Welcome to the official web site of the Young Fiddlers Association of Minnesota! Here you will find all the latest about upcoming events, past events, newsletters, and information about our organization. Members also have access to sheet music and MP3 files from past workshops. Look around - we hope you enjoy it!
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Latest News
APRIL VERCH will appear with her band on
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 at 8 pm!
(Those of you who attended last year's Young Fiddlers Association camp last summer may recognize her as the coauthor of the AMERICAN FIDDLE Method Canadian Fiddle Styles book!)
GINKGO coffeehouse (ALL AGES VENUE)
721 N Snelling Ave
ST. Paul, MN 55104
651-645-2647
kathy@ginkgocoffee.com
Tickets can be reserved via e-mail or phone. They are $15 if payed for before 6 pm on the day of the show, and $17 after 6 pm.
GINKGO coffeehouse welcomes April Verch and her band for an incredible, intimate show!
April Verch is a dynamic Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer. With her band, she plays a traditional and original repertoire that is deeply rooted in the style she grew up with in the Ottawa Valley region of Ontario. This is a rare opportunity to see April Verch - her amazing fiddling, dancing and singing.
Other News
- The dates for the upcoming YFA Summer Camp are set, and so is the agenda! You can download the registration brochure from the event page
- Music is available for the Zach Kline workshop Monday January 18th. You can download the PDF files from the event page.
- The YFA Membership brochure for the 2009-20010 season is now available for download.
Mission Statement
The Young Fiddlers Association of Minnesota seeks to provide opportunities for young fiddlers ages 8-18 to play folk tunes together in a supervised yet informal setting, to learn music from many traditions, and to meet other students and teachers. The organization sponsors jam sessions, workshops, and a summer fiddle camp, and provides information on fiddling activities in the region. The YFA approaches fiddling as a recreational activity, not a competitive one, and seeks to build a community of young fiddlers who can support each other and share their love of music. We welcome all fiddle students with basic playing skills to join with us in the enjoyment of fiddle music.
Miscellaneous
If you are interested in joining, please see our section on joining which contains an application form.
All content on this site is available to the general public except the content in the Members Area. Once you are a member, you can request access to this section of the site (and get all the cool downloads like MP3s and sheet music) by following the directions located in the "How do I get access?" section.
