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VFS
Events Calendar - Spring 2008
January
Jan 11th -
Fiddle Jam Jan 19th: Patti Lamoureux Concert & Workshops
February
February 1st:
Fiddle Jam ...Calvin Cairns leading the first half, and VFS alumni
Tyler Carson leading
the second half.
Jam
Report
March
Mar 7th:
Fiddle Jam -
Jam
Report
Mar 21st: Daniel Lapp's Joy of Life Concert
Mar 29th: Bursary Barn Dance
Fund Raiser.
-Another ROUSING success
- click here to read some
of the enthusiastic comments about the evening.
April
Apr 4th - Fiddle
Jam - Jam Report
April 19th
Daniel Lapp’s House of Music
Old-Time Fiddle Dance
May
May 2nd -
Fiddle Jam - Jam Report
May
11th (Mother's Day)
Once again the Victoria Fiddle Society will be holding a fiddle
showcase at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park. The
event will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. We hope to have
individuals, small and large groups performing including Daniel
Lapp’s BC Fiddle Orchestra and Folkestra.
Marie Bachand (
marie@abachand.ca
) is coordinating this event again so if you
would like to perform as an individual, a duo or in a group
please send her an email as soon as possible. Please note that
each performance is limited to a maximum of 10 minutes. If you
are planning to perform you will need to meet Marie backstage at
12:30 pm so she can let you know when you’ll be “on”.
If you have any questions or concerns please email Marie at
marie@abachand.ca or call 472-0999.
June
June 6th -
Fiddle Jam - location TBA
June 15th - Fathers Day in the Park with Daniel Lapp
July 1st
-
Canada Day
- VFS is planning to have a float in the Sidney Canada Day
Parade again this year. Ann Gower will be coordinating this,
so if you are interested in getting involved, contact Ann
agower@uvic.ca
Summer Stuff of
Interest
August 3-8, 2008 - 3rd North Atlantic Fiddle Convention - St.
John’s, Newfoundland!
Website: www.mun.ca/nafco2008
Our monthly jams are held
from September to June, usually the first Friday of the
Month - check the schedule for exact dates.
Beginner/intermediate jams are lead by an experienced
fiddler. Advanced Jam in a separate room.
We welcome all musicians,
all ages and skill levels.
New Location: St. Matthias
Anglican, 600 Richmond Rd., from 7-10pm.
Admission: VFS
members FREE, $2 for drop-ins.
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