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Happy Independence Day from the
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association!

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Here we are, only a couple of weeks away from our first Fiddle Camp in two years!  If you haven't registered yet, there is still time and still room for you!  A few years ago, one of my good friends told me, "I haven't decided what to do during my summer vacation this year.  I was thinking of going to Fiddle Camp and learning to play." I was completely enthusiastic about this plan and was so excited to see her take the beginner class with a borrowed instrument.  What an amazing idea - to take a week of vacation and start to learn an instrument! In fact, even if it's not a new instrument, taking a week to just focus on playing, on music, on fun, on making friends, and reconnecting with old friends - Fiddle camp is an ideal way to spend a week enriching your life.

This year, Fiddle Camp will feature a 2-day fiddle contest (Monday and Tuesday evenings).  You can register for the contest at camp, before lunch on Monday.  Categories include "Best Costume", "Fancy Pants" and "Bribe the Judges" (along with more traditional categories of course).

Minis are back too!  After class, spend an hour or two on a focused topic.  So far, Minis this year include:

Traditional Tunes for Nontraditional Instruments – Katie Gotshall

Pack your trumpet, flute, saxophone, bassoon, zither, hurdy gurdy, or whatever instrument you have stashed in the closet and have been afraid to play with other old time groups.  We’ll talk about the logistics of transposing, the technicalities of playing with quiet string groups, and how to embellish and add color to traditional old time groups.  We’ll include a mini tune book of 20 Reels, Jigs, Hoedowns, Squares, and Waltzes, pre-transposed for F, Bb, and Eb instruments.  Traditional instruments (Fiddles, Mandolins, Guitars, etc.) and instrumentalists are definitely welcome too!

Slow Jam – Doug Coppinger & Romy Freier-Coppinger

Are you new to jamming or playing, or maybe you are looking for something a little laid back after a day full of classes?  Join us Monday & Tuesday for a slow jam.

Beginning Swing – Pam Borso

Are you curious about Swing?  Join Pam for a peak into the fun of Swing tunes.

Music in the Modes – Barry Cole

Flattening a square gives a new shape. Similarly, reusing a set of notes from a scale creates a new tone center or mode. We will focus on modes based on the G major scale. This consists of the notes {G A B C D E F# G} and chords {G Am Bm C D Em}. The order and prevalence of notes from this scale and the harmonizing chords are based on the tone center and determine the mode. If we drone on a single chord, the root chord of the mode will sound best for harmonizing the melody. Modes work equally well for diatonic and chromatic autoharps.

If you are still thinking about signing up for Fiddle Camp, There's still time.  Log into the WOTFA website, and click here: https://wotfa.org/fiddle-camp-2022-registration/  
If you're having trouble, feel free to call Corrine directly at (253) 720-7703

Remember that camping at the school is going to be limited.  If you have an RV - a site with hookups is available at the Grant County Fairgrounds for only $30-35/night. You can book a site online here: https://www.gcfairgrounds.com/p/rentals/camping

There will be a food vendor on site this year.  She will accept cash only, and has a prepared menu ready for the week:

MENU AND PRICING
JULY 10-15, 2022

SUNDAY JULY 10
DINNER $6.00
Hotdog/German sausage
Chips, Cookie, Drink

WEEKLY PRICE SCHEDULE (All Prices Include Taxes)

MENU
BREAKFAST
Monday - Friday
Continental Breakfast
Juice, fruit, granola/breakfast bar, cereal/oatmeal)

LUNCH
Monday: Salad bar, Pizza
Tuesday: Salad bar, Baked potato bar
Wednesday: Salad bar, Hotdogs/German sausage
Thursday: Salad bar, Hamburgers
Friday: Boxed lunch to go

DINNER
Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce
Tuesday: Greek chicken
Wednesday: Taco bar
Thursday: Lasagna

DESSERTS (Desserts can be purchased separately each night for $5, while supplies last)
Monday: Fruit Pies (apple, cherry, peach)
Tuesday: Bars (lemon, raspberry, brownies, rice crispy)
Wednesday: Cupcakes (chocolate, vanilla, carrot, banana)
Thursday: Cheesecake bar

*Menu is subject to change due to availability of supplies. Gluten/Lactose Friendly options can made be available if requested. All meals will include a drink option.

A Barista serving Espresso Coffee will be available. Cost of these individual drinks will be posted. There will be drinks and snacks available to purchase throughout the day.