The Sandbridge Common Repertoire Project​

Each year at Sandbridge, we have so much fun jamming lots of popular tunes. Except that sometimes we notice around half of the attendees don't know the tune. EEK!
This creates a dilemma! We want everyone to know these tunes, but we can't teach them at Sandbridge because too many people do know them. What to do......what to do...?!?!?!?
We've come up with a plan! 
And it will help YOU get ready for Sandbridge!!
Before each Sandbridge, Mary Lynn will offer a 2 session class teaching a tune that we love to jam. And Ken will look into his archive of video lessons and choose one that we've noticed many people don't know. You get the opportunity to learn tunes that you've had to skip in previous year's jams, and we all get to have even more fun at Sandbridge!!
What does this mean? It means that before each Sandbridge, we'll suggest two more tunes to add to our common repertoire and give you the tools to learn them  - not just to get by, but to play the melody AND the backup, and more!
Remember, these tunes will be played every day at every Sandbridge!

Scroll down to see the tune choices, current and past - PLEASE JOIN US! All past tunes are still available on demand.

What if I'm not coming to Sandbridge this year?
We invite you to join in anyway! Let's build up a common repertoire so that when you come back to Sandbridge we can all play together!

New Tunes for Fall 2025

Coleman's March
(Traditional, U.S.)

Sandbridge Common Repertoire Project, Fall 2025
90-minute Zoom Class: Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3 PM EDT
Replay recordings will be posted with lifetime access in HD Homeland.
Do you really know Coleman’s March—melody, backup, and all? Whether you need a refresher or want to take it to the next level, join us for a jam-packed session covering every part, plus arranging tips to help you make it your own. Let’s get ready to jam!
Sign up here

The Rumbling Quadrille
(Traditional, Denmark)

The second tune in our Sandbridge Common Repertoire Project – Fall 2025 is The Rumbling Quadrille, available through one of Ken’s Video Lessons. Whenever we play it at Sandbridge, the house really does start to rumble! Learn all four parts—plus backup and Ken’s great arranging ideas—so you’ll be ready to jump in. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Available here: gum.co/rumblingquadrille.

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Don't forget these tunes! Do you really know them? All are available for purchase:

Shenandoah Falls

2 Part Zoom Class
Replay recordings posted with lifetime access in HD Homeland.
Let's get ready to jam!!
www.hdhomeland.com/courses/shenandoahfalls

A Roof for the Rain

Buy Ken's video lesson here: gum.co/rooffortherain
Roof for the Rain works well for players of all levels. This piece is all about “groove”, shifting accents off the primary counts, using anticipations and playing with drive – without pounding!

Dull Chisel
​(U.S., Garry Harrison)

Mary Lynn  taught a 2 session class on Dull Chisel through HD Homeland live and exclusively for current/past/future attendees of Sandbridge. 
Find out more and BUY THE REPLAY HERE
Let's get ready to jam!!

Caspian Lake
(U.S., Ken Kolodner)

Buy Ken's Video Lesson for Caspian Lake 
Let's ALL learn Ken's beautiful tune (Arrangement and Backup)!! This is one of Ken's all-time favorite compositions and we should all get ready to play it in the jams to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sandbridge!
​Listen to Caspian Lake, played by Ken Kolodner, Mary Lynn Michal, Elke Baker, and Robin Bullock on Out from the Shadows here.

Willafjord
​(Shetland Islands)

Mary Lynn taught a 2 session class on Willafjord through HD Homeland live and exclusively for current/ past/future attendees of Sandbridge. 
BUY THE REPLAY HERE
We look forward to jamming this great tune in the room at Sandbridge with all 3 parts!!! (Did you know Willafjord has 3 parts? Don't be a melody hog!!!) 

Bonny at Morn (Northumberland)

Buy Ken's Video Lesson for Bonny at Morn 
Wouldn't it be cool to hear this lovely minor tune in the room at Sandbridge with all of us playing? Learn an arrangement, an arpeggio backup (only 4 chords!), and a countermelody. This will be fun!! We don't want anyone to feel left out!!! Listen to Bonny at Morn, played by Mark Grobner and Ken Kolodner here.