The
Proper Ladies Anabel Graetz & Deborah
Goss, have developed, mastered and arranged for
a-cappella duo a rare and entertaining repertoire
from the first full century of American Independence.
Their shimmering harmonies, authentic
Victorian costumes and humorous anecdotes
delight and surprise! Sing along with the familiar
favorites, sigh to the rare romantic gems and laugh
with the ladies as they perform the popular songs
of the nineteenth century.
The
Proper Ladies

A New England Autumn

Sunday, October 4, 2015 4:00 PM
First Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro VT
To benefit the church; admission by donation
refreshments follow the one hour program
Apples, Pumpkins, Hallowe’en and Thanksgiving: in the nineteenth century, autumn in New England
was one of the busiest times of the year. As the harvest ended, people prepared for the winter ahead, and for
the biggest holiday of the year: Thanksgiving. 150 years ago, in 1865, Thanksgiving was a very special day that
celebrated the end of the great Civil War. The Ladies will share recipes from Godey’s Lady’s Book, of that
year. And you are invited to bring an old recipe to share; the older, the better. Recipes for Cheesikins are of
particular interest!
The elegant a cappella vocal duo The Proper Ladies , Anabel Graetz & Deborah Goss, recall Autumns of
long ago with an engaging program of songs and readings for a delightful prelude to the winter season.
Dressed in lovely period costumes, The Ladies present songs, poetry, recipes, and reminiscences along
with rarely heard gems of the early American pop music industry – including a song about the
Belchertown, MA annual fair. Henry Clay Work’s perennial favorite, My Grandfather’s Clock will be
included in the programme, as well as When I Saw Sweet Nellie Home (aka Aunt Dinah’s Quilting Party)
along with many of the fine parlor songs and early popular tunes the Ladies have brought back to life.
Take a peek at the world of a typical 19th century housewife and join the tuneful and familiar choruses that
connect us with nineteenth century New England.
A fine family outing.

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