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David A. Kaynor: Living Music and Dance

We are excited to announce that pre-ordering will soon be available shortly for David A. Kaynor: Living Music and Dance compiled by Susan Songer. Sign up here (above) to receive a notification when we are ready to accept pre-orders, which will happen sometime in early June.

Pre-orders will ship immediately after the complementary orders (for people who have contributed to the book). We anticipate having the  books in hand by late June or early July.

This book encompasses and celebrates the many contributions David made to the world of contra dance and music. At 296 spiral-bound, 8.5 x 11 pages, it contains:

  • David’s autobiography, which has been supplemented by writings from his colleagues.
  • Tributes from family members, friends, and colleagues
  • Over 70 tunes that David has composed, his harmonies for many of these tunes, and his stories about the tunes.
  • David’s essays on tune composition and harmony
  • David’s previous book, Calling for Beginners by Beginners
  • Over 50 dances that David has choreographed and his stories about these dances
  • Many of David’s hand calligraphed dance flyers
  • Anecdotes
  • And more

Price: $30, plus shipping at $5 per book and $2 more for each additional book up to 5 books. Contact Sue Songer for information about how to order more than 5 books.