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FREE YOUTH WORKSHOP DAY

March 27th, 2010

12:00 NOON - 5:00 PM

Paynes Prairie State Preserve

Hello all young fiddlers, and musicians! The Sawgrass Fiddle Association is in the process of finalizing a March 27th FREE Workshop Day for youth. I know the young-uns are out there playing with great heart and love of music. It has been a treat to hear some of them play.
Last May's FSFA Youth/Junior State Fiddle Contest at the Florida Folk Festival brought out several former Sawgrass Fiddle Contestants, as well as some new faces to the stage. As the MC of the contests, I was fortunate to hear each tune played sweetly by such talented youth.   One could tell it was the love of the music, and it's fascinating traditions that enabled a young person on  stage playing a jig, waltz or hardcore Bluegrass tunes to a crowd of people. Bravo! There are many festivals and venues out there where young people can be found playing their instrument with others.  Grown-ups. . . keep up the support.

WORKSHOP LEADERS

Jonathan Hodge
(State of Florida Fiddle Champion for the past two years) Fast Fingers - Alan Stowell
The Cajun King - Mike Stapelon
'Doctor Banjo' Chuck Levy
(Other workshop instructor to be announced later)