🎻 District 4 March Report 🎻
By Fred Robbins
Hello, fellow fiddlers and friends!
February was a fantastic month filled with music, camaraderie, and great turnouts at our play-outs and jam sessions. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated—your music brings joy to so many!
February Highlights 🎶
Our Valentine’s Day gathering at Mt. Vernon Senior Center was a hit, with great performances from Dwight, Denise, Mici, Jim, Ben, Steve, Barry, Banjo Greg, Mandolin Greg, Diana, and more! We also had a successful Fiddle Tune Workshop, with musicians learning new tunes and sharpening their backup guitar and mandolin skills—thanks to Dennis, Peggy, Gary, Greg, Sandy, Jack, David, Forrest, and Barry for making it happen!
Special shoutout to Nancy, Hilary, and Steve for their extra help, and a warm welcome to Gayle Clarity from the Oregon Fiddlers—she’ll be joining us in March as she moves into Mountain Glen. Another special welcome to Judi—so glad to have you back with us!
Our play-out at LifeCare M/V was well-received by 25 residents, with great music from Mici, Jim, Greg, Forrest, Dwight, Vern, and Steve. A special moment was when Dwight played extra dulcimer tunes for Carmen in her wheelchair—what a wonderful touch!
Looking Ahead: March Events 📅
Here’s where you can join us this month:
🎵 Thursday, March 6 – S/W Senior Center, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, 715 Pacific St., S/W
🎵 Friday, March 7 – Spring Creek, Bellingham, 2:00-3:00 PM
🎵 Friday, March 7 – Creekside, Burlington, 3:00 PM
🎵 Friday, March 14 – Mt. Vernon Sr. Center, 5:00 PM – Fiddle Tune Workshop
Our February outings were a blast, including performances at Country Meadows, Mtn. Glen, and our jam at Mt. Vernon Sr. Center, where we had a couple of adorable little visitors—Hazel and Dahlia—adding to the fun! Thanks to all the musicians who make these gatherings so special.
Feb Tune of the Month 🎻
Check out “Wild Rose of the Mountain” from J.P. Fraley! Learn it and play along at our next jam! 🎵 Listen here
Get Ready for Fiddle Camp!
Mark your calendars! 📅
The 2025 WOTFA Fiddle Camp is just 6 months away – happening July 28 – August 1 at the Chelan County Expo Center!
Registration opens Monday, April 7, 2025. More info here!
Jam Session Etiquette Reminder 🎶
Let’s keep our jams enjoyable for everyone! Some key points:
✔️ Be considerate – Listen to others and don’t overpower the group.
✔️ Stay in tune – Pay attention to keys and rhythm.
✔️ Be prepared – Keep songs around 3 minutes to give everyone a turn!
Full guidelines: Jam Etiquette
🎥 Check out this inspiring youth performance! Cotton Pickin’ Kids
Thank you all for your continued dedication and love for old-time music. See you at our next event!
🎻 Fred Robbins, District 4 Interim Chair
📧 Contact: fred@robbinsmetal.com | 📞 206-786-3369
