Junior Fiddlers

The Washington Old Time Fiddlers encourages young people to try their hand at fiddling in the old time style. Funds raised by some districts help pay for eligible children to attend the summer workshop. In fact, approximately one third of the Kittitas workshop attendees have been children! Several districts also offer classes for youth when there is interest and an available teacher (for example, see District 3 on our Districts page). Our state contest also offers an opportunity for several categories of youth to compete against their peers.

There are children within the Washington Old Time Fiddlers who are lucky to come from "musical" families. Just as prevalent in WOTFA are children who have led their parents into the world of old time music because of their youthful talent and enthusiasm.

Children are the future of old time music!

First Annual Spirit of the West Youth Fiddlers Contest - February 13, 2010

Our own member, Earl Calvert is organizing the First Annual Spirit of the West Youth Fiddlers Contest, to be held at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds, Ellensburg, WA. Registration 8:30am, Contest 9:00am to 12pm. Contest Divisions: Small Fry, Junior-Junior, Junior and Show. Cash Prizes and Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place each division. For information: Earl Calvert 509-886-1614 or wotfacontest@hotmail.com or go to: http://www.ellensburgcowboygathering.com. Please note, this event is not sponsored by WOTFA; but, it sounds like a great opportunity!

 

Updated 1/17/2010