Included among the songs are those which invite listening
(instrumentals), clapping and foot tapping or singing along with a solo
or harmonic melody. Others may invoke a melancholy mood. Among the
titles will be found "Rosin the Beau", "Lizzie Lindsay", "Captain
Kidd", "All for Me Grog", "Yankee Doodle", "Star of the County Down",
"The Parting Glass", "Rattlin Bog", "Boston Harbor Shanty" plus
"Harvest Home", "Mermaid", "Boys of Blue Hill", "Johnny has Gone for A
Soldier", "Three Jolly Coachmen", "Maid of Amsterdam", "Greenland Whale
Fishery".
Depending on the programs purpose and musical selection, The
Hartwell Players appear attired in either 18th or 19th Century clothing
or a combination of the two periods, adding to the color and charm of
the performance. Each musical selection has a prelude explanation of
the songs history, folklore and meaning. A myriad of emotions is
expected to be experienced by the audience.
The Hartwell Players are carving out a unique niche in local musical
entertainment. Members of the hartwell Players are also members of the
Jolly Rogues.
The Hartwell Players will be performing JUNE 25 2006 at the
Hartwell House in Lincoln Ma.1-2 pm
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