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Saturday, December 14 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Kappy Laning calling to Amberwing ~ Emily Aubrey - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, and sax, Janina O'Brien - piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, December 16 2024
Sign up for NYE Gala Lottery
This years New Year's Eve English Country Dance Gala will happen at Ballroom Blum
Email jerryandapril@aol.com to be added to the lottery (drawn about Dec 15th). See http://bfms.org/nyeGala.php for more information
Monday, December 16 2024
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Coutnry Dance on Beethoven's Birthday: 8 pm -- 1030 pm
April Blum calls the dances and Jeffrey Steinberg on violin, Marty Taylor on recorders and concertina, and Janina O'Brien will provde the music thereto.
Please feel free to bring a snack to share, as it encourages socializing during the break!
And please, register at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 18 2024
Contra Dance
Greg Frock calls to the music of Charlie Pilzer & Zachary Mills. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Thursday, December 19 2024
Mid Winter Ball - Save the Date *Below*
More information coming soon
Monday, December 23 2024
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance in a lovely hall. 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Emily Aubrey returns to call for us, accompanied by Mark Vidor on accordion, Steven Epstein on clarinet, and Carl Friedman on the piano!
Please, feel free to bring along a snack to share, as it enhances our break time!
And please, remember to register at http://bfms.org/englishcountry.php
Tuesday, December 24 2024
BFMS Song Swap
Sunday, December 29 2024 (Member Sponsored)
Balfolk Music Session
Monday, December 30 2024
English Country Dance
A Close-to-New-Year's-Eve English Country Dance. 8 pm -- 1030 pm
Sharon McKinley will be calling the dances played by Mark Vidor on accordion, Jeff Steinberg on violin and Carl Friedman on piano
Feel free to being along a snack to share at the break; this enhances socializing!!
Please register at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, January 01 2025
Special New Year's Afternoon Contra Dance
Caroline Barnes and Colette Mrozek call to Countercurrent: a powerhouse acoustic duo based in Olympia WA, featuring fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, and foot percussion (Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay). SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S DAY AFTERNOON DANCE! Intro lesson at 1:00pm. Dance 1:30- 4:00pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, January 06 2025
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance this New Year 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Come join in a convivial evening of dance and live music!
April Blum with call (and teach) the dances, while Robin Wilson (flute, concertina), Carl Friedman (violin) and Janina O'Brien (piano, whistles and attimes bodhrán) provide the music.
Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter
419 Cedarcroft Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
Please regiister at http://www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Saturday, January 11 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Greg Frock calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Carl Friedman - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, and sax, Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Janina O'Brien - piano, bodhran, and whistle
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, January 13 2025
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance! 800 - 1030 pm
Christopher Field calls to the playing of Marty Taylor (whistles, recorders, concertina), Mark Vidor (accordion) and Carl Friedman (piano).
Please register beforehand at http://www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, January 13 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, January 14 2025
BFMS Song Swap
Join us at the In-person Song Swap at the Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214! We're delighted to be back singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome).
REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc. Please stay home.
This event occurs every 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 7:30-9:30p
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Contra Dance
April Blum calls to Amberwing-- Robin Wilson, Emily Aubrey, and Janina O'Brien. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, January 20 2025
English Country Dance
A Night of Dancing in the English Country style. 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Please join us for many rounds (and lines) of dances taught and called by Diane Schmitt, and played by Steven Epstein (clarinet), Jeffrey Steinerg (violin), and Janina O'Brien (piano, stray whistles & drum)
please register beforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay/php
Monday, January 27 2025
English Country Dance
A Most Lively Evening of English Country Dance 8:00 --10:30 pm
All provided to you by Jonathan Jensen (piano and possibly small wind instruments besides), Emily Aubrey (violin) and Robin Wilson (flute, concertina), with Andrea Nettleton calling.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, January 28 2025
BFMS Song Swap
4th Tuesday zoom Song Swap 7:30
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
The 4th Tuesday zoom Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become transcontinental and international with participants from west, farther west, and north and northwest across the border. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person!
Tuesday, January 28 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Wednesday, January 29 2025
Contra Dance
Ann Fallon calls to the Baltimore Open Band! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, February 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Caroline Barnes calling to Rhythmajigs - Patti Reum on flutes and whistles, Michael Giordano on fiddle and mandolin, and Jack Maus on piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, February 10 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, February 25 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, March 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Penelope Weinberger calling to Contra Rebels ~ Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle) and Todd Clewell (fiddle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, March 10 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, March 25 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, April 12 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Kappy Laning calling to Contre Temps ~ McGregor Yatsevitch - fiddle and mandolin, Andrew Tomlinson - flute, Mark Vidor - accordion and piano
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, April 14 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, April 22 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, May 10 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Andrea Nettleton calling to Ralph Barthine on guitar, Janina O'Brien on keyboard, Steve Epstein on clarinet and sax
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, May 12 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, May 27 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Monday, June 09 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, June 14 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Sue Gola calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake - Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, whistle)
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Tuesday, June 24 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, July 12 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly: Mary Flora – flute, sax, penny whistles; Donna Boylan – piano; Joe Klausner – violin, mandolin; Adam Lee - guitar
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, November 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-10:30 PM
TBD calling to Baltimore Open Band lead by McGregor Yatsevitch
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, December 13 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-10:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Kappy Laning calling to Amberwing ~ Emily Aubrey - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, and sax, Janina O'Brien - piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, December 16 2024
Sign up for NYE Gala Lottery
This years New Year's Eve English Country Dance Gala will happen at Ballroom Blum
Email jerryandapril@aol.com to be added to the lottery (drawn about Dec 15th). See http://bfms.org/nyeGala.php for more information
Monday, December 16 2024
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Coutnry Dance on Beethoven's Birthday: 8 pm -- 1030 pm
April Blum calls the dances and Jeffrey Steinberg on violin, Marty Taylor on recorders and concertina, and Janina O'Brien will provde the music thereto.
Please feel free to bring a snack to share, as it encourages socializing during the break!
And please, register at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 18 2024
Contra Dance
Greg Frock calls to the music of Charlie Pilzer & Zachary Mills. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Thursday, December 19 2024
Mid Winter Ball - Save the Date *Below*
Put the BFMS MidWinter Ball on your calendar!
February 1 2025 not the date above
6:30-10pm Church of the RedeemerMore information coming soon
Monday, December 23 2024
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance in a lovely hall. 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Emily Aubrey returns to call for us, accompanied by Mark Vidor on accordion, Steven Epstein on clarinet, and Carl Friedman on the piano!
Please, feel free to bring along a snack to share, as it enhances our break time!
And please, remember to register at http://bfms.org/englishcountry.php
Tuesday, December 24 2024
BFMS Song Swap
4th Tuesday zoom Song Swap 7:30
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Wow, Christmans eve? Yes, we can share some songs!
The 4th Tuesday zoom Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become transcontinental and international with participants from west, farther west, and north and northwest across the border. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person!
Sunday, December 29 2024 (Member Sponsored)
Balfolk Music Session
BALFOLK MUSIC SESSION - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29th 1- 3 p.m., at the Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21214. Balfolk refers to traditional and contemporary folk dance from France, Belgium, Brittany and a few other places. Dances include bourrée, mazurka, an dro, hanter dro and others. The music is interesting, rhythmic and lots of fun to play. Pretty easy, too! This will be a guided jam session, led by Mark Vidor. IT IS NOT A DANCE SESSION. All musicians and all instruments are welcome. No prior experience in the genre is necessary. Music will be provided at the session. Music is also available electronically in advance. For more information, contact Mark Vidor at mbvidor@aol.com.
Monday, December 30 2024
English Country Dance
A Close-to-New-Year's-Eve English Country Dance. 8 pm -- 1030 pm
Sharon McKinley will be calling the dances played by Mark Vidor on accordion, Jeff Steinberg on violin and Carl Friedman on piano
Feel free to being along a snack to share at the break; this enhances socializing!!
Please register at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, January 01 2025
Special New Year's Afternoon Contra Dance
Caroline Barnes and Colette Mrozek call to Countercurrent: a powerhouse acoustic duo based in Olympia WA, featuring fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, and foot percussion (Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay). SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S DAY AFTERNOON DANCE! Intro lesson at 1:00pm. Dance 1:30- 4:00pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, January 06 2025
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance this New Year 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Come join in a convivial evening of dance and live music!
April Blum with call (and teach) the dances, while Robin Wilson (flute, concertina), Carl Friedman (violin) and Janina O'Brien (piano, whistles and attimes bodhrán) provide the music.
Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter
419 Cedarcroft Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
Please regiister at http://www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Saturday, January 11 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Greg Frock calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Carl Friedman - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, and sax, Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Janina O'Brien - piano, bodhran, and whistle
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, January 13 2025
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance! 800 - 1030 pm
Christopher Field calls to the playing of Marty Taylor (whistles, recorders, concertina), Mark Vidor (accordion) and Carl Friedman (piano).
Please register beforehand at http://www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, January 13 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, January 14 2025
BFMS Song Swap
Join us at the In-person Song Swap at the Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214! We're delighted to be back singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome).
REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc. Please stay home.
This event occurs every 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 7:30-9:30p
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Contra Dance
April Blum calls to Amberwing-- Robin Wilson, Emily Aubrey, and Janina O'Brien. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, January 20 2025
English Country Dance
A Night of Dancing in the English Country style. 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Please join us for many rounds (and lines) of dances taught and called by Diane Schmitt, and played by Steven Epstein (clarinet), Jeffrey Steinerg (violin), and Janina O'Brien (piano, stray whistles & drum)
please register beforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay/php
Monday, January 27 2025
English Country Dance
A Most Lively Evening of English Country Dance 8:00 --10:30 pm
All provided to you by Jonathan Jensen (piano and possibly small wind instruments besides), Emily Aubrey (violin) and Robin Wilson (flute, concertina), with Andrea Nettleton calling.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, January 28 2025
BFMS Song Swap
4th Tuesday zoom Song Swap 7:30
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
The 4th Tuesday zoom Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become transcontinental and international with participants from west, farther west, and north and northwest across the border. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person!
Tuesday, January 28 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Wednesday, January 29 2025
Contra Dance
Ann Fallon calls to the Baltimore Open Band! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, February 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Caroline Barnes calling to Rhythmajigs - Patti Reum on flutes and whistles, Michael Giordano on fiddle and mandolin, and Jack Maus on piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, February 10 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, February 25 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, March 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Penelope Weinberger calling to Contra Rebels ~ Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle) and Todd Clewell (fiddle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, March 10 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, March 25 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, April 12 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Kappy Laning calling to Contre Temps ~ McGregor Yatsevitch - fiddle and mandolin, Andrew Tomlinson - flute, Mark Vidor - accordion and piano
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, April 14 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, April 22 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, May 10 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Andrea Nettleton calling to Ralph Barthine on guitar, Janina O'Brien on keyboard, Steve Epstein on clarinet and sax
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, May 12 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, May 27 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Monday, June 09 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, June 14 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Sue Gola calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake - Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, whistle)
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Tuesday, June 24 2025 (Member Sponsored)
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Saturday, July 12 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly: Mary Flora – flute, sax, penny whistles; Donna Boylan – piano; Joe Klausner – violin, mandolin; Adam Lee - guitar
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, November 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-10:30 PM
TBD calling to Baltimore Open Band lead by McGregor Yatsevitch
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, December 13 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-10:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.