Boston Scottish Fiddle Club

Young Fiddlers Workshop Series with Jenna Moynihan
2020-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States

Wednesday Night Session with Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman
2020-02-19 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
These sessions take place on the Third Wednesday of each 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.
Regular Session Leaders: Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman
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. Also, when someone starts a tune it will be played at the speed it is started, which can be slow.
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.

Monthly Meeting with Jenna Moynihan
2020-02-02 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
Workshop Leader: Jenna Moynihan
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 jam session.

Wednesday Night Session with Katie McNally & Neil Pearlman
2020-01-15 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Young Fiddlers Workshop Series with Mari Black
2020-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Roasted Granola, 1346 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA, 02476, United States

Monthly Meeting with Natalie Haas
2020-01-05 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
Workshop Leader: Natalie Haas
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 jam session.

Wednesday Night Sessions with Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman
2019-12-18 19:30 - 22:00 UTC

Cancelled: Young Fiddlers Workshop Series
2019-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
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.

Concert - Boston Scottish Fiddle Orchestra at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, Newton
2019-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, Newton, MA, United States

Canceled - Monthly Meeting with Anne Hooper
2019-12-01 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
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 jam session.
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Wednesday night session with Leland Martin and Giulia Haible
2019-11-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-09-18 07:30 - 22:00 UTC | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Monthly Meeting ** special time and place **
2019-11-03 11:00 - 12:45 UTC | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Location: Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA
Workshop Leader: Jake Brilhart
Free for Members, $15 Non-Members
Special Sunday Schedule for this month only:
11:00 – 12:45 Workshop for all levels
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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.

Young Fiddlers Workshop Series with Elizabeth Anderson
2019-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
Workshop Leader: Elizabeth Anderson
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.

Wednesday Session with Elizabeth Anderson & Giulia Haible
2019-10-16 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
These sessions take place on the Third Wednesday of each 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.
Regular Session Leaders: Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman
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. Also, when someone starts a tune it will be played at the speed it is started, which can be slow.
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

Monthly meeting with Barbara McOwen
2019-10-06 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St., Belmont, United States
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
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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 jam session.
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Young Fiddlers Workshop Series with Katie McNally
2019-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, 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. To get on the email list contact Katharine.
Free for BSFC Members, $15 Non-members.
Student memberships available for $35.

Northborough AppleFest Parade - Come fiddle with us
2019-09-22 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
Boston Scottish Fiddle Club Fiddlers in a Parade!
1:00 arrival time
email: bostonscottishfiddle@bsfc.org for more information and to join us on the float!
Proceeds from the parade support the fiddle club programs you enjoy!

Kick-off Cook-out
2019-09-08 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Dan & Lucinda’s house, 11 Glenburn Rd., Arlington, MA, United States
Boston Scottish Fiddle Club members!
Kick-Off Cook-out
We are kicking off the new season with a party!

Bring your instruments! (and music stand if you want – see below)

– Join in a SESSION

– Play some tunes from the The NEW 2018-19 Tune

– Play some tunes from the The NEW 2018-19 Tune Book. (This book is full of great tunes that were taught at our workshops over the last year – bring music stands if you want).
– Boston Scottish Fiddle Club T shirts for sale
– Pot Luck
– Bring your favorite beverage

– New Members Welcome
– RAIN or SHINE

There will be a short and sweet fiddle club Annual Meeting.

Location:
Dan Wheatley and Lucinda Brandt’s house:
11 Glenburn Road, Arlington, MA
12-4PM.

Wednesday Night Session with Rachel and Terry
2019-06-19 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.
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.

BSFC - Concert-Dance-Gala
2019-06-01 18:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Guest performer: Katie McNally
Doors open at 6:30
Concert begins at 7:00
Dancing 9:00-11:00

Boston Scottish Fiddle Orchestra concert
Special Guest Fiddler: Katie McNally
Dancing for everyone
Silent Auction
Cash Bar
Refreshments

Special Workshop with Hanneke Cassell
2019-05-22 19:00 - 20:45 UTC

Wednesday Night Session
2019-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Sunday Meeting - with Jenna Moynihan
2019-05-05 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
Workshop Leader: Jenna Moynihan
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 Series with Natalie Haas
2019-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 UTC

Wednesday Night Session with Katie McNally & Neil Pearlman
2019-04-17 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: 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 Cathy Goode
2019-04-07 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
Workshop Leader: Cathy Goode
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 with Louise Bichan
2019-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | First Parish UU Arlington, 630 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
For this workshop we will be at the First Parish UU Arlington, which is in Arlington Center next to the Robbins Library at the corner of Mass Ave and Pleasant Street. It will be from 7-9 and snacks will be served. Feel free to bring something to share! Louise is a great fiddler and is actually from Scotland! You will love the tunes she teaches.

Wednesday Night Sessions
2019-03-20 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Sunday Meeting - with Anne Hooper
2019-03-03 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
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
——————————————————
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.
