07/31/2022
Haste to the Wedding
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Difficulty: Advanced - Beginner
Genre: Jig
Download Score By downloading this music, you agree to the Terms & Conditions. Difficulty: Advanced – Beginner Genre: Jig Haste to the Wedding, a jig, has Irish, Scottish, and English origins at least dating back to 1767 when it appears in the pantomime, The Elopement, staged in London. The first verse of the song is: […]
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This Month's General and District Reports
08/01/2022
From the Secretary
Summer has been quite the whirlwind of events! After two years, Fiddle Camp was back in session last month – and it felt like coming home. With our limited attendance, and all classes confined to one building – it was almost like a family reunion, all cozy and snug. The number of campers over at […]
08/01/2022
From the IT Chair: August 2022
While the WOTFA web site has been behaving better since I made some performance changes a few months ago, I’m still not entirely happy with how it works. At some point in August (I don’t have the exact dates worked out yet) I’m going to take a week off work and spend some time dedicated […]
08/01/2022
District 2 Report: August 2022
It was so great to be back in the Moses Lake area, hearing the sound of fiddle, guitar and the occasional mandolin, banjo or accordion rolling around the tents and campers at night. Though there were a few comments about the lower attendance – I think all of us were hoping to see people that […]
08/01/2022
District 3 Report: August 2022
We had our first Tuesday event on the 2nd @ Prestige. 8 members showed up and everyone was upbeat and anxious to perform for a grateful audience. Good time had by all. Our next play date is scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday and that will be @ Blossom Valley. We will have our regular meeting/apple […]
08/01/2022
District 4 Report: August 2022
We held our July district meeting in Mt. Vernon on July 22, 6:30PM. This was a make-up meeting after not being able to hold the meeting for lack of a quorum last time. On August 12th, we will be unable to play at the Mt. Vernon Senior Center. There is a local community event that […]
08/01/2022
District 5 Report: August 2022
The District 5 Campout will be held over Labor Day weekend, September 2nd – 4th at the Kitsap Square Dance Club in Gorst in conjunction with the dancers. We will be playing for the dance Saturday night. If you would like to play, please plan to join us at 10:00 am Saturday morning for the […]
08/01/2022
District 6 Report: August 2022
Greetings from District 6! Summer has finally begun and the days are enjoyably warm and even include some sun! Our playdates are continuing to bring joy to everyone involved. Also, some of our members have attended festivals in various parts of the state. The workshop has happened and that means that maybe things will continue […]
08/01/2022
District 8 Report: August 2022
Many opportunities to play music with us in Pierce County! Here are some of our ongoing activities: 3rd Sunday 2PM District 8 Meeting and Jam. We will meet in September 18 at the Mid County Community Center (MCCC) 10205 44th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446. It’s easy to find behind the school on 104th, just […]
08/01/2022
District 9 Report: August 2022
Hi Everyone! Happy Summertime to all. For the month of August we will be having our regular monthly meeting and jam on Friday, August 5th from 10am-Noon at Faith Baptist Church located at 436 Coal Creek Rd in Chehalis. To find the Church take I-5 to exit 79, then head EAST (back over the freeway). […]
08/01/2022
District 11 Report: August 2022
We were glad to have the fiddle workshop in Moses Lake again this year. It was nice to see those we haven’t seen for a while, and to meet some new fiddlers. Some of our members were also able to take some classes this year which they enjoyed. It was pretty warm that week, but […]
08/01/2022
District 12 Report: August 2022
Monthly Meeting: 2nd Sunday at Trios Adult Day Services Building, 10 N. Washington St. Kennewick. (Enter at back) Doors open at 2:00PM for jamming; Finger potluck at 3:00, followed by short business meeting and more jamming. Monthly Playouts: 1st Wednesday, 6:00PM – Hawthorne Court, 524 N Ely, Kennewick 2nd Wednesday, 6:15PM – Guardian Angel, 245 […]
08/01/2022
District 16 Report: August 2022
Our jam sessions will continue on every 2nd & 4th Friday nights through the summer and we do have air conditioning for these warm summer days. Mark your calendars for the 2nd & 4th Friday nights, 5:30 – 10:00 pm (or a bit later) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527-99th Ave NE, Arlington, WA […]
Fiddle Camp Review
It was so great to be back in the Moses Lake area, hearing the sound of fiddle, guitar and the occasional mandolin, banjo or accordion rolling around the tents and campers at night. Though there were a few comments about the lower attendance – I think all of us were hoping to see people that […]
District 15 Jam and Potluck
District 15 is hosting a jam and potluck on June 18th at the Quilcene Community Center – Quilcene Community Campground Quilcene Washington WA (campgroundviews.com) and all members and wannabe members are invited (applications will be available)! The day will start at about 9am and go until about 8-9 pm – potluck mid afternoon. Contract Rita […]
From the Editor
Welcome again to the Evergreen Fiddler Newsletter. Since we’ve began this e-mailed paperless version of the newsletter there have been many additions, repairs and upgrades due in no small part to member feedback and technical imagination. There is much to see and to share now: courses on music theory, fiddle and banjo, newsletter archives, events […]
From the Secretary
Happy Autumn and Happy WOTFA Election month to everyone! With the start of our “new year” of the Old Time Fiddlers, I have made it one of my personal missions to help start the recovery process on our membership. As I’m sure everyone has noticed, our membership numbers have taken a pretty sharp decline in […]
Fiddle Camp Cancelled
It is with a huge lump in the back of my throat that I tell you, Fiddle Camp 2021 has been cancelled. I want to thank each and every one of you that registered and got your hopes up for camp this year. All the notes of hope that were sent, truly were appreciated. With […]