Boston Scottish Fiddle Club

Wednesday Night Sessions
2019-03-20 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Meets the Third Wednesday of the month (September – June)
The Boston Scottish Fiddle Club sponsors this Scottish and Cape Breton jam session. The energetic sessions have become quite popular and there is always room for more. Come and play your favorite tunes with old and new friends.
Everyone is welcome – All acoustic instruments, ages, visitors, listeners, friends, etc.
These sessions are geared towards intermediate/advanced players but anyone is welcome to come and play what they can. Also, when someone starts a tune it will be played at the speed it is started, which can be slow.
Regular Session Leaders: Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman.
Cash bar
$5 minimum donation requested.
LIST OF POPULAR TUNES played at these sessions here.
Data on which tunes were played each month or frequency of tunes over time: Lance Ramshaw’s site.
Questions? Send us an email.

Sunday Meeting - with Anne Hooper
2019-03-03 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | MA
Workshop Leader: Anne Hooper
Free for Members, $15 Non-Members
The Sunday Schedule:
2:00 Beginner/Intermediate workshop (learn tunes at a slower pace)
3:15 – 3:45 snacks / social (bring something to share if you would like)
3:45 Intermediate/Advanced workshop (fast-paced and more advanced)
4:45-6:00 performance/session
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Our workshops are led by some of the top musicians and teachers in the field of Scottish and Cape Breton music, known for their outstanding teaching capability or virtuosity or both. See their bios here.
The first workshop, beginning at 2:00pm, is geared toward players who prefer to learn tunes at a slower pace. Expect to learn a tune or two. At 3:15 there is a half hour social time with snacks, which is a good time for everyone to catch up with friends and meet new ones.
The second workshop, beginning at 3:45, is taught at a significantly faster pace and will involve more advanced concepts such as bowing techniques, grace notes, etc. Everyone is welcome to attend both workshops, however the second workshop will keep pace with the more advanced players. We hope this format will encourage more people with a broader range of ability levels to participate in our workshops.
We end the day with a short performance by the instructor (optional) and a session.

Wednesday Night Session
2019-02-20 19:30 - 22:00 UTC, 2018-11-21 19:30 - 22:00 UTC, 2018-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Young Fiddlers Workshop Series
2019-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
Workshop Leader: TBA
These workshops will be faster paced evenings geared toward musicians under 25. All instruments are welcome. Expect to learn a tune or two by ear, meet old and new friends and play a session. Listeners welcome if space is available. Meet in the community room downstairs. Snacks will be served, if you would like to bring a snack to share you are welcome to do so. To get on the email list contact Katharine.
Free for BSFC Members, $15 Non-members.
Student memberships available for $35.

Sunday Meeting - with Barbara McOwen
2019-02-03 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | MA
Workshop Leader: Barbara McOwen
Free for Members, $15 Non-Members
The Sunday Schedule:
2:00 Beginner/Intermediate workshop (learn tunes at a slower pace)
3:15 – 3:45 snacks / social (bring something to share if you would like)
3:45 Intermediate/Advanced workshop (fast-paced and more advanced)
4:45-6:00 performance/session
——————————————————
Our workshops are led by some of the top musicians and teachers in the field of Scottish and Cape Breton music, known for their outstanding teaching capability or virtuosity or both. See their bios here.
The first workshop, beginning at 2:00pm, is geared toward players who prefer to learn tunes at a slower pace. Expect to learn a tune or two. At 3:15 there is a half hour social time with snacks, which is a good time for everyone to catch up with friends and meet new ones.
The second workshop, beginning at 3:45, is taught at a significantly faster pace and will involve more advanced concepts such as bowing techniques, grace notes, etc. Everyone is welcome to attend both workshops, however the second workshop will keep pace with the more advanced players. We hope this format will encourage more people with a broader range of ability levels to participate in our workshops.
We end the day with a short performance by the instructor (optional) and a session.
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Wednesday Night Session with Elizabeth Anderson and Terry Traub
2019-01-16 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Meets the Third Wednesday of the month (September – June)
The Boston Scottish Fiddle Club sponsors this Scottish and Cape Breton jam session. The energetic sessions have become quite popular and there is always room for more. Come and play your favorite tunes with old and new friends.
Everyone is welcome – All acoustic instruments, ages, visitors, listeners, friends, etc.
These sessions are geared towards intermediate/advanced players but anyone is welcome to come and play what they can. Also, when someone starts a tune it will be played at the speed it is started, which can be slow.
Regular Session Leaders: Elizabeth Anderson and Terry Traub
Cash bar
$5 minimum donation requested.
LIST OF POPULAR TUNES played at these sessions here.
Data on which tunes were played each month or frequency of tunes over time: Lance Ramshaw’s site.
Questions? Send us an email.

Young Fiddlers Workshop Series with Jenna Moynihan
2019-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
Workshop Leader: Jenna Moynihan
These workshops will be faster paced evenings geared toward musicians under 25. All instruments are welcome. Expect to learn a tune or two by ear, meet old and new friends and play a session. Listeners welcome if space is available. Meet in the community room downstairs. Snacks will be served, if you would like to bring a snack to share you are welcome to do so. To get on the email list contact Katharine.
Free for BSFC Members, $15 Non-members.
Student memberships available for $35.

Sunday Meeting with Katie McNally
2019-01-06 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | MA
Workshop Leader: Katie MacNally
Free for Members, $15 Non-Members
The Sunday Schedule:
2:00 Beginner/Intermediate workshop (learn tunes at a slower pace)
3:15 – 3:45 snacks / social (bring something to share if you would like)
3:45 Intermediate/Advanced workshop (fast-paced and more advanced)
4:45-6:00 performance/session
——————————————————
Our workshops are led by some of the top musicians and teachers in the field of Scottish and Cape Breton music, known for their outstanding teaching capability or virtuosity or both. See their bios here.
The first workshop, beginning at 2:00pm, is geared toward players who prefer to learn tunes at a slower pace. Expect to learn a tune or two. At 3:15 there is a half hour social time with snacks, which is a good time for everyone to catch up with friends and meet new ones.
The second workshop, beginning at 3:45, is taught at a significantly faster pace and will involve more advanced concepts such as bowing techniques, grace notes, etc. Everyone is welcome to attend both workshops, however the second workshop will keep pace with the more advanced players. We hope this format will encourage more people with a broader range of ability levels to participate in our workshops.
We end the day with a short performance by the instructor (optional) and a session.

Wednesday Night Session
2018-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Meets the Third Wednesday of the month (September – June)
The Boston Scottish Fiddle Club sponsors this Scottish and Cape Breton jam session. The energetic sessions have become quite popular and there is always room for more. Come and play your favorite tunes with old and new friends.
Everyone is welcome – All acoustic instruments, ages, visitors, listeners, friends, etc.
These sessions are geared towards intermediate/advanced players but anyone is welcome to come and play what they can. Also, when someone starts a tune it will be played at the speed it is started, which can be slow.
Session Leaders this month:
Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman
Cash bar
$5 minimum donation requested.
LIST OF POPULAR TUNES played at these sessions here.
Data on which tunes were played each month or frequency of tunes over time: Lance Ramshaw’s site.
Questions? Send us an email.

CD Release Concert - Boston Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
2018-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, Newton, MA, United States

Special Workshop with Troy MacGillivray
2018-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | MA

Young Fiddlers Workshop Series with Troy MacGillivray
2018-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
Workshop Leader: Troy MacGillivray
These workshops will be faster paced evenings geared toward musicians under 25. All instruments are welcome. Expect to learn a tune or two by ear, meet old and new friends and play a session. Listeners welcome if space is available. Meet in the community room downstairs. Snacks will be served, if you would like to bring a snack to share you are welcome to do so.
Free for BSFC Members, $15 Non-members.

Sunday Meeting with Emerald Rae
2018-12-02 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | MA
Workshop Leader: Emerald Rae
Free for Members, $15 Non-Members
The Sunday Schedule:
2:00 Beginner/Intermediate workshop (learn tunes at a slower pace)
3:15 – 3:45 snacks / social (bring something to share if you would like)
3:45 Intermediate/Advanced workshop (fast-paced and more advanced)
4:45-6:00 performance/session
——————————————————
Our workshops are led by some of the top musicians and teachers in the field of Scottish and Cape Breton music, known for their outstanding teaching capability or virtuosity or both. See their bios here.
The first workshop, beginning at 2:00pm, is geared toward players who prefer to learn tunes at a slower pace. Expect to learn a tune or two. At 3:15 there is a half hour social time with snacks, which is a good time for everyone to catch up with friends and meet new ones.
The second workshop, beginning at 3:45, is taught at a significantly faster pace and will involve more advanced concepts such as bowing techniques, grace notes, etc. Everyone is welcome to attend both workshops, however the second workshop will keep pace with the more advanced players. We hope this format will encourage more people with a broader range of ability levels to participate in our workshops.
We end the day with a short performance by the instructor (optional) and a session.

Young Fiddlers Workshop with Mairi Chambeul
2018-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
Workshop Leader: Mairi Chambeul
These workshops will be faster paced evenings geared toward musicians under 25. All instruments are welcome. Expect to learn a tune or two by ear, meet old and new friends and play a session. Listeners welcome if space is available. Meet in the community room downstairs. Snacks will be served, if you would like to bring a snack to share you are welcome to do so.
Free for BSFC Members, $15 Non-members.

Sunday Meeting - 11:30am @ Can Am Club - with Ian MacDougall
2018-11-11 11:15 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Location: Canadian American Club in Watertown
Workshop Leader: Ian MacDougall, a fiddler from Foot Cape, Cape Breton.
Free for Members, $15 Non-Members
11:30-1:00 Workshop with Ian MacDougall
After the workshop you can go upstairs and attend the Canadian American Club’s annual Gala, an all-day affair (1-6pm) that includes performances of local musicians and dancers, including Ian MacDougall.
4:00 – Boston Scottish Fiddle Orchestra performs

Orchestra: "Fiddlers on the Farm" at Gore Place, Waltham
2018-10-21 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | MA
Fiddlers on the Farm featuring music by The Boston Scottish Fiddle Orchestra led by Neil Pearlman and Traditional Irish Music on Two Fiddles with Nathan Gourley and Laura Feddersen.
New England has a great tradition of fiddle music incorporating Scottish, Cape Breton, Quebecoise, English, Irish and Scandinavian tunes into its own special style. Enjoy an afternoon of fiddle performances representing some of these wonderful influences. Along with the concerts, there will be an opportunity for fiddlers and all musicians to jam, so bring your instruments!
Also, apple crisp, coffee, and other apple delights on sale!
ADMISSION $10 adults. Kids 12 and under free.
Advance tickets available at fiddlers-farm.bpt.me
PROGRAM
2-3 pm The Boston Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
3-4 pm Twin Irish Fiddles: Nathan Gourley and Laura FeddersenTraditional Irish music on two fiddles http://www.nathanandlauramusic.com/
5-6 pm Open jams in Tent and Carriage House

Young Fiddler Workshop Series with Hanneke Cassel
2018-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
Workshop Leader: Hanneke Cassel
These workshops will be faster paced evenings geared toward musicians under 25. All instruments are welcome. Expect to learn a tune or two by ear, meet old and new friends and play a session. Listeners welcome if space is available. Meet in the community room downstairs. Snacks will be served, if you would like to bring a snack to share you are welcome to do so.
Free for BSFC Members, $15 Non-members.

Monthly Meeting with Ed Pearlman
2018-10-07 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St., Belmont, United States
Workshop Leader: Ed Pearlman
Free for Members, $15 Non-Members
The Sunday Schedule:
2:00 Beginner/Intermediate workshop (learn tunes at a slower pace)
3:15 – 3:45 snacks / social (bring something to share if you would like)
3:45 Intermediate/Advanced workshop (fast-paced and more advanced)
4:45-6:00 performance/session
——————————————————
Our workshops are led by some of the top musicians and teachers in the field of Scottish and Cape Breton music, known for their outstanding teaching capability or virtuosity or both. See their bios here.
The first workshop, beginning at 2:00pm, is geared toward players who prefer to learn tunes at a slower pace. Expect to learn a tune or two. At 3:15 there is a half hour social time with snacks, which is a good time for everyone to catch up with friends and meet new ones.
The second workshop, beginning at 3:45, is taught at a significantly faster pace and will involve more advanced concepts such as bowing techniques, grace notes, etc. Everyone is welcome to attend both workshops, however the second workshop will keep pace with the more advanced players. We hope this format will encourage more people with a broader range of ability levels to participate in our workshops.
We end the day with a short performance by the instructor (optional) and a session.

Wednesday Night Session
2018-09-19 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Meets the Third Wednesday of the month (September – June)
The Boston Scottish Fiddle Club sponsors this Scottish and Cape Breton jam session. The energetic sessions have become quite popular and there is always room for more. Come and play your favorite tunes with old and new friends.
Everyone is welcome – All acoustic instruments, ages, visitors, listeners, friends, etc.
These sessions are geared towards intermediate/advanced players but anyone is welcome to come and play what they can. Also, when someone starts a tune it will be played at the speed it is started, which can be slow.
This month’s Session Leaders: Katie McNally and Lance Ramshaw.
Cash bar
$5 minimum donation requested.
LIST OF POPULAR TUNES played at these sessions here.
Data on which tunes were played each month or frequency of tunes over time: Lance Ramshaw’s site.
Questions? Send us an email.

Orchestra: Northborough Parade and Concert
2018-09-16 13:00 - 16:30 UTC | MA
The BSFO will play on a float in Northborough’s Applefest parade at 1:30. Following the parade the orchestra will perform at 3:45pm.
For more information about AppleFest: http://www.northboroughapplefest.com/html/culture.html

Young Fiddlers Workshop Series with Katie McNally
2018-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Roasted Granola, 1346 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA, 02476, United States
Workshop Leader: Katie McNally
These workshops will be faster paced evenings geared toward musicians under 25. All instruments are welcome. Expect to learn a tune or two by ear, meet old and new friends and play a session. Listeners welcome if space is available. Meet in the community room downstairs. Snacks will be served, if you would like to bring a snack to share you are welcome to do so.
Free for BSFC Members, $15 Non-members.

Orchestra: Belmont Porchfest
2018-09-08 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | MA

Wednesday Night Session
2018-06-20 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Meets the Third Wednesday of the month (September – June)
The Boston Scottish Fiddle Club sponsors this Scottish and Cape Breton jam session. The energetic sessions have become quite popular and there is always room for more. Come and play your favorite tunes with old and new friends.
Everyone is welcome – All acoustic instruments, ages, abilities, visitors, listeners, friends, etc.
Regular Session Leaders: Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman.
Cash bar
$5 minimum donation requested.

Have a great summer! See you in October.
2018-06-10 00:00 UTC | MA

BSFC Annual CONCERT & CEILIDH with Laura Risk 7-11 PM !!
2018-06-09 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | MA

Special Workshop with Laura Risk
2018-06-08 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | MA
$18 BSFC members $20 Non-members
BSFC members – exclusive reservations through May 28
Non-members – can reserve starting May 29
LIMITED SEATS REMAINING
RSVP: bostonscottishfiddle@bsfc.org for location

No meeting. Come to our Concert & Ceilidh next Saturday!
2018-06-03 | MA

Orchestra recording CD
2018-06-02 09:00 - 2018-06-03 17:00 UTC | MA
The Boston Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is recording their first CD!
