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Andrew Smith

Re: The RSCDS dance publication process (was: Tunes for "Hornpipes Suitable for Catch the Wind" on the "More Memories.....)

Aug. 8, 2008, 9:20 a.m. (Message 53343, in reply to message 53253)

It may be of interest, and I apologise for coming to this late, but have 
been at St Andrews for the RSCDS Summer School, with additional holiday 
before and after. [Incidentally the classes were differently organised this 
year and I regard it as a significant improvement.]

I was consulted by the Society about both the tune and content details for 
"Alan J Smith", when it was submitted by Bristol Branch for consideration 
for inclusion in Book 45. The Branch naturally informed me that it was their 
choice.

May I add that the suggestion was made in class at St Andrews, in the year 
of publication, by our teacher , Christine Mair,  that the dancing couple 
give nearer hands briefly as they come round together from turning the third 
couple and before they go in to the double triangles formation.
I am thoroughly in favour of this and, as I said at the time, wish that I 
had thought of it for myself.

Andrew Smith,
Bristol, UK.