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I learned this unusual Scott Joplin piece many years ago. Its last two parts were featured in the movie The Sting. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

A song I've always loved. Dedicated to anyone with a dream. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

I wrote this tune as I anticipated my daughter's return from a year living overseas. I like it either in a slow 4/4 time, or in 3/4 waltztime. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

This is a Playford tune from 1695. I found it in the Barnes Collection of English Country Dances, Vol III. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

I wrote this in a tune-writing workshop at the Pinewoods traditional music and dance camp, run by the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS). I named it after hearing a conversation about meal planning for the next camp, which had a Scottish theme.

This traditional tune is of Dutch origin, originally published in 1700. I found it in the Barnes Collection of English Country Dance Tunes, Vol I. My tempo is a little slower than what is commonly used for dances. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

This Playford tune dates from 1690. I found it in the Barnes Collection of English Country Dances, Vol. I. Solo Piano by Amy McFarland

One of my favorite Gershwin tunes, with the greatest chord progression ever. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

I learned this from the wonderful playing of Bare Necessities (Jacqueline Schwab, Mary Lea, Earl Gaddis, and Kate Barnes). Published in the Barnes Collection of English Country Dance Tunes, Vol. 1 Solo piano by Amy McFarland

I wrote these two Irish-style jigs and named them with quotes from my all-time favorite movie, It's a Wonderful Life. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

Written for a Broadway show, this song became an anthem of the Great Depression. Its melody is reminiscent of a Jewish lullaby. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

This Playford tune is dated 1726, and its melody is from a theme by Henry Purcell. I found it in the Barnes Collection of English Country Dances, Vol. I. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

This song was popularized by Fats Waller. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

I fell in love with this song from the movie The Band Wagon, sung by Fred Astaire and Jack Buchanan. Solo piano by Amy McFarland

Am I Blue (Clark/Akst) - jazz standard

Petite Valse Francaise (Hengeveldt) and Crested Hens/Les Poules Hupéez (Chabenat)

Nevertheless I'm in Love with You (Kalmar/Ruby) - swing tune

Crystal Castle (McFarland) - air and English Country Dance

Come and Go with Me (Quick) - doo-wop song

Moving Home/St. Brigid's Well (Nic Gabhann) - Irish tunes

Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (Barris/Koehler/Moll) - swing tune

What a Wonderful World (Douglas/Weiss) - ballad

These Foolish Things (Strachey/Marvell) - swing tune

Stormy Weather (Arlen/Koehler) - swing tune

Sentimental Journey (Brown/Homer/Green) - swing tune

I Can't Give You Anything But Love (McHugh/Fields) - swing tune

He'll Have to Go (Allison) - country song

Tune for Mairead and Anna Ni Mhaonaigh (Sproule) - Irish air

Swipesy (Joplin/Marshall) - ragtime