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The Highwayman: An English Country Dance

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This is a new English Country Dance, named for the romantic ballad, “The Highwayman,” by British poet, Alfred Noyes. The action in this ballad takes place during the 18th century—the main time period in which English Country Dances were popular.

“Then look for me by moonlight,”
Watch for me by moonlight,
I’ll come to thee by moonlight,
though hell should bar the way” –From the Highwayman

The music was composed by Katie Grennan, a widely acclaimed and accomplished fiddler. Her many recordings include those with her own ensemble as well as with Gaelic Storm, Reverie Road, The Bow Tides and The Steam Quartet. Many thanks to Katie for allowing me to use her recording of “Mike’s Per Diem” as well as the notation for that tune.

Dance: “The Highwayman” by Daniel Beal (2024) ©

Formation: Triple minor

Tune: “Mike’s Per Diem” by Katie Grennan (2017) ©

Musicians: Katie Grennan, John Williams, and Jimmy Moore

Recording: “Mike’s Per Diem,” from the album, Second Story (2017) © ℗. Used with the kind permission of the artists. (Edited for use with this video.)

Dancers: Many thanks to the English Country Dancers at Tapestry Folk Dance Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, who volunteered to assist with this video.

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Written instructions for the dance are included in the video.

The music notation for “Mike’s Per Diem” is also in the video. (The notation is posted with a landscape view to magnify the text.) There are two pages that feature two slightly different versions of the tune for added interest—just like in a live concert.

The above tune is part of a medley of three tunes on the album Second Story. It may be heard on this YouTube recording:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thxRWxAzgDM

More of Katie’s music, both recordings and upcoming concerts, may be found on her website:

https://www.katiegrennan.com/
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