Music

Music

Music has always played a big part at camp. Church music, secular music, concerts, impromptu jams — we've got it all.

Church music includes sacred music Sing-Along before chapel each day; traditional hymns during chapel; the FNCA choir; occasional special music before or during chapel; as well as singing some graces before meals.

Over the years, we've had lots of live concerts including: Roy Trombley on harpsichord; José Melis on piano and vocals; the Guiu Family Trio on flute, piano, violin; and others.

There has also always been a lot of music at our somewhat annual Stunt Night / Talent Night with everything from piano and guitar music written and/or performed by various members, to Rev. Dr. George F. Dole's classically-inspired jazzy blues tune, The FNCA Blues:

The FNCA Blues

I woke up this morning with the rising bell,
Thought the sun was shining, but
I really can't tell about the weather too well
When my eyelids are frozen shut.

I went to the house to join the bunch,
The fire was blazing, I was told;
But that wall of bodies-- don't know about their fronts,
But their backsides were awful cold.

CHORUS:
I had those shaky, shivery, quakey, quivery,
All-over-trembly, New Church Assembly Blues.

Later on it got about as hot as it could get,
That sunshine sure felt nice.
But I don't know yet if that wet was sweat,
'Cause it could have been melting ice.

I went to the river to beat the heat
Plucked up my courage and I dove;
But I stopped toute suite when the water touched my feet,
And made a beeline for the potbellied stove!

CHORUS:
I had those shaky, shivery, quakey, quivery,
All-over-trembly, New Church Assembly Blues.

The cold settled in as the sun went down,
I bundled me into my bed
With twelve gray blankets and thirteen brown
All pulled up over my head.

But I still turned blue where the cold seeped through--
My mattresses are just a little thin.
But even though I'm blue, I'll be seeing you
When the rising bell rings again.

FINAL CHORUS:
We'll sing those shaky, shivery, quakey, quivery,
All-over-trembly, New Church Assembly Blues.

GFD's other FNCA song is down below.

NEW photos on this page in recent months:
Title or Theme Year Posted
"Avia Serenading the Flame Girls" 2025 9/15
"Erin Playing Ukulele at Lower... 2024 5/24

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1972 1973
1965
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2025

"Avia Serenading the Flame Girls"

2024

"Sisters Playing for Chapel"

Sophia only wanted to play the right hand, so Catherine played the left. Together, they plunked out the hymn rather nicely.

"Erin Playing Ukulele at Lower Falls"

2021

"FNC/FNCA Choir"

Most years, members from the FNCA join the Fryeburg New Church choir the 3 Sundays during camp. Some years, members of the FNC join the FNCA choir for morning worship, too! And Greg Huang-Dale (at far right), music director at the Fryeburg New Church, has been helping lead our Morning Sing-Along before chapel at camp for several years.

2019

"Stunt Night Music"
(3 photos)

Trevor singing "Big Yellow #63".

Rev. Roslyn Taylor leading "The ABC Nursery Rhyme Song" backed up by Zoe Grams and Rev. Susannah & Deane Currie.

Randall White and E. Kent Rogers doing "The Shaker Song".

2018

"Classical Rubber Ducky"

Ernie's song Rubber Ducky played masterfully by the Huang-Dale Family String Trio. It was DELIGHTFUL! Just one of the many songs presented by campers for our Stunt Night Musical Extravaganza!

"Music Night Ukes"

Another of the many delights presented by campers for our Stunt Night Musical Extravaganza!

"Nate on Guitar"

"Trevor and Serena Play a Duet on the Piano"

2017

"Serena Serenade"

2016

"Sing-Along Before Chapel"

"Special Music for Chapel"

"Mood Music"

"Rock Star Joining Us At Camp"

That's Ryan Cook on the guitar, ladies and gentlemen!

"Rehearsing"

"Concert/Sing-Along"

Ian & Lisa (far left) offered a sing-along/concert one evening. Here, Ian and Heidi do a tune together

"At the Organ"

"Duet in Frank Hall"

Lisa and Trevor improvising a funky tune.

"Woof Jam on the Deck"

Ross & Mike on guitars, Trevor on Pop Woof's baritone uke.

2015

"Our Sing-Along Leader"

"Trevor at the Frank Hall Piano"

"Greg Playing the Mandolin on the Porch"

"Greg Playing the Dulcimer on the Deck"

Greg Huang-Dale is the choir director at the Fryeburg New Church in town, and not only do we enjoy his singing, but we enjoy all the instruments he plays so well.

2012

"Getting Better All the Time"

Nina Sasser's delightful singing and guitar playing are always enjoyed by listeners, often at very spontaneous moments throughout the day.

"Pop Woof Life Celebration Event"

A wonderful celebration of the life of William R. "Pop Woof" Woofenden, who passed on in May at age 90, was held middle weekend. Pop loved music, so music played a large part in the celebration. Top photo: one of Pop's granddaughter's singing a poignant song. Middle photo: sharing the sheetmusic for one of Pop's favorite songs - Little Brown Jug - which we all sang together! Bottom photo: one of Pop's sons and 4 of Pop's grandkids singing together.

2011

"Singing on the Porch"

MaryBeth Bernier hamming it up and Nina Sasser oh so serious.

"Trevor at the Frank Hall Piano"

"This Guitar is Just Hanging Out"

Ryan Cook just hung his guitar there one day!

"Drumming with Redwing"

Redwing (in pink shirt) lead a drumming session as a special afternoon activity one day.

2010

"Not Playing to the Crowd"

"Piano Duet"

Trevor and MaryBeth quite obviously playing the Knuckle Song.

Guitars in Whitehead Hall"

Alex Dyer, MaryBeth Bernier, and Nina Sasser rock out in the lecture hall.

"Guitar at Lower Falls"

On Outing Day, this guitar went to Lower Falls. It's the same as the one in the next photo.

"Laid Back"

Ryan Cook at one with his guitar.

2009

"Amazement, Music, Mugging"

Cody Steinhiser looks amazed, Janice Earls plays guitar, Stuart Leibson mugs.

"Just Waiting..."

...for the right person to come along and play.

"Accordion"

2008

"A Funny Song"

Deane & Susannah Currie (standing), Debbie Cook, and Jesse White sing a parody for Talent Night.

"The 12 Days of Fryeburg"

Rev. Susannah Currie leads the Sparks (Liz Dyer, Ruby Blackman, Caleb Woofenden, and Jillian Grams) in their parody rendition of the famous carol for Talent Night.

"A Happy Camper"

Ethan Turley was thrilled to have the winning bid on this snare drum at the annual Sales Table Auction.

"Caleb Gets Crazy"

Caleb Woofenden going nuts on the guitar.

"Learning to Read Music"

Jillian Grams with a hymnal in church.

"Sweet Serenity"

Myrrh Brooks strums a sweet tune.

"Accordion on the Lower Lawn"

Trevor pacing back and forth along the edge of the lower lawn serenading people above and below on his new accordion.

2006

"Woof Jam"

Jason, Michael, Emily, and Ross Woofenden playing a song together while Wendy Little and Derek Woofenden enjoy the music. And that's Trevor in the white hat in front of the conga drum in the foreground, too.

2003

"Tink'ring with the Toilets"

At the Flames 75th Reunion, the Rev. Dr. George F. Dole did a reprise of his classic 1960's era parody of Tiny Tim's "Tiptoe through the Tulips" for Stunt Night. Back in the day, GFD did a mighty lot of work on the FNCA plumbing, so this song is actually very true.

Tink'ring With The Toilets

Oh, I’ve been tink’ring
With the toilets
In the bathrooms
Of a lot of cabins,
Tink’ring with the toilets for you.

Yes I’ve been poking,
'Round the plumbing
With my pliers
And a paper towel
Tink’ring with the toilets for you.

This one must be plugged with rust.
I’ll tap it with a wrench.
When I’m through I’ll leave for you
A smooth-performing bench.

And if you meet me
In the middle
Of a messy
Major operation,
Just tinker with some toilets with me.

GFD's other FNCA song is at the top of the page.

2001

"Woofs Drumming on the Lower Lawn"

1998

"Intently Playing"

MaryBeth Bernier at the piano.

"16 Tons"

Trevor (l., in the hardhat) singing "16 Tons" during Stunt Night, with 6 macho guys assisting on the stage.

1997

"Drumming at the Corn Boil"

1996

"Jamming at Lower Falls"

"Fiddle Playing"

1982

"Fiery Furnace Song"

At the close of the Sparks play of the Fiery Furnace, the entire cast gathered and sang a closing song together.

"Shepherds Play Song"

And at the close of their shepherds play the following week, the Sparks again gathered and sang a closing song together.

1973
(maybe)

"Dixieland Big Boy"

The Woof Jazz Trio — Trevor, trombone; Ian, baritone; and Ross, clarinet; with guest percussionist Ed Schnurr (bent over on the left - that's the top of his shaggy dark-haired head you can see) on the Magic Broom — playing the classic Lovin' Spoonful song "Dixieland Big Boy".

1972
(or thereabouts)

"WoofenKinderLoudenTooter"

The Woof Family Bottle Band. That's Trevor, Ian, Laura, Ellen, and Todd. (Where's Lee? He was in the band, and there's a space there for him.)

1965

"George Serenades Us with a Song"

Before Whitehead Hall was built, all indoor events were held in the Dining Hall. For Stunt Night each year, camp blankets that served as stage curtains were hung over a heavy cable that stretches across the ceiling at the back end of the room. Here's George Dole in front of the curtain performing, probably while the next skit is being set up behind it.

1956

"The Minstrel Man"

Ed Hinckley plays guitar for a small crowd of youngsters:
(l to r) Peter Capon, Ross Woofenden (stripes), Steve Perry, Gloria Guiu, Sheldon Perry, Torgny Vigerstad; while Betty Guiu and her father Rev. Everett K. Bray walk down the stairs.

"Ted Foster at the Square Grand"

Ted Foster is playing our historic square grand piano with Jeanne Farnham next to him. This is in the front corner of the Dining Hall where the Sales Table is now.

1930

"Piano in the Dining Hall"

Before Whitead Lecture Hall was built, chapel, lectures, and other indoor events were held in the front end of the dining hall. If you look in the far left corner of the room (near the center of the picture), you'll see our piano below the front windows. It is the same one that sits on the stage in Whitehead Hall now.

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