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Do you love spending time with old and new friends who share the same joy of music that you do?

Don Roy, Maine’s own Dean of Franco-American fiddling and 2018 National Heritage Fellow, has created a weekend event for participants to explore many facets of traditional fiddle music.

Classes will be offered in:

• Styles specific to Cape Breton fiddle music
• Incorporating classical techniques
• Learning by ear
• Music theory
• Step dancing
• Rhythm instrument accompaniment
• Starting a local community dance and/or learn to call
• Improvisation and backing up singers
• The crossroads where traditional music meets spiritual music
• The history of traditional music
• Caring for stringed instruments
• The health of the musician
• And much more

Although the word ‘fiddle’ is part of the name, all traditional contra dance instruments are welcomed, and participants will find an enriching experience regardless of their instrument choice.

During the weekend Fiddle-icious Traditions will take over