February 14-16, 2020
Florida Fiddle Fest01. Instrument Classes Offered
VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO OR BASS
02. Jam with us!
BANJO, GUITAR, UKULELE, FLUTE/WHISTLE, MANDOLIN, HARP, SPOONS, WASHBOARD
February 14-16, 2020
Florida Fiddle Fest
Florida Fiddle Fest, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, is an offspring of the Walker Family Band Fiddle Camp in Blowing Rock.
Several years ago, a need was expressed to meet mid-year, even if only for a few days, to keep the harmony flowing. Florida seemed the perfect choice, and February the perfect time, so our Florida Fiddle Fest has always been on the three-day weekend mid-month. It has grown, but mostly just by word of mouth. Several of our friends also come north from southern Florida to share the weekend with us here.
FaCULTY
For the Love of Music
Scott Walker
Greensboro, NC
Cello, Fiddle Guitar
Landon Walker
Greensboro, NC
Bass, Penny Whistle, Accordion
Jennie Brunner
Asheville, NC
Fiddle, Suzuki violin
Linda Minke
Neptune Beach, FL
Cello, Ukulele, Music Fundamentals
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Florida Fiddle Fest
Several years ago, a need was expressed to meet mid-year, even if only for a few days, to keep the harmony flowing. Florida seemed the perfect choice, and February the perfect time, so our Florida Fiddle Fest has always been on the three-day weekend mid-month. It has grown, but mostly just by word of mouth. Several of our friends also come north from southern Florida to share the weekend with us here.
General Workshop Schedule
Friday, February 14
Happy Valentine’s Day!
4 pm Orchestra rehearsal OR Waldorf/Dalcroze
6 pm Potluck Dinner with Jamming (please bring a covered dish and beverage. We’ll supply water, but please bring your own cup or water bottle to refill!)
7 pm Faculty Performance
7:30 Family Contra Dancing
Saturday, February 15
(subject to change)
9:30 am -10:00 meet, greet in the Community Room
10:00-10:50 Landon discusses Jam Session Etiquette OR Dalcroze and other musical activities for children 10 and under
11am – noon classes by instrument and level (TBD)
noon to 1 pm Lunch
1pm – 2pm Please choose from: Playing by Ear with Landon and Philip; Scottish and Old Time music with Aisha; Irish music with Scott; Singing with Jennie; Ukulele with Linda
2:10 pm -3:00 pm Jam Bands (smaller groups are formed to create their own unique arrangements of designated tunes)
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Snack, Instrument Zoo (deadline to sign up to perform at Sunday’s Fundraiser)
3:30 pm – 4:50 pm Orchestra OR Beginners’ class
5 pm Presentations (a casual performance to recap highlights from the classes. Orchestra performs, family and friends are encouraged to attend. We’ll end with Sasha, a dance.)
6:30 pm Dinner (potluck, byob) with jamming at the Trem residence near Hodges and Beach Blvd.
Sunday, February 16
3 pm Rehearsal, 4:30 pm Performance in St Augustine Students (sign up on Saturday) play with faculty for Fundraiser for Audubon Society in a beautiful historic home.