Boston Scottish Fiddle Club

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

Orchestra recording CD
2018-06-01 19:00 - 21:00
The BSFO is recording their first CD in studio!

Wednesday Night Session
2018-05-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-03-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-02-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-01-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2017-10-18 19:30 - 22:00 | 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.

Young Fiddlers Workshop Series with Jake Brillhart
2018-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
Our final workshop of the season will take place this coming Friday, May 10 from 7 to 9ish at the Fox Library in East Arlington. It is easy to get there on public transit and if anyone needs a ride back to Alewife afterward I am happy to take them.

The workshop leader will be the talented Jake Brillhart, who in addition to being a great Cape Breton style fiddler is a sought after luthier. http://brillhartviolins.com

The workshop is free for Boston Scottish Fiddle Club members and $15 for non-members. Snacks will be served, feel free to bring something to share. The workshop will be fast paced but all are welcome to participate.

Hope to see many of you this Friday night

Monthly Meeting with Cathy Goode
2018-05-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St., Belmont, United States
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
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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 with Rachel Reeds and Janine Randall
2018-04-18 19:30 - 22:00
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.
Session Leaders tonight are Rachel Reeds and Janine Randall
Cash bar
$5 minimum donation requested.

Monthly Meeting with Jenna Moynihan
2018-04-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St., Belmont, United States
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 session.

Young Fiddlers Workshop with Natalie Haas
2018-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
Workshop Leader: Natalie Haas
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 Barbara McOwen
2018-03-04 14:00 - 18:00 | 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.
Barbara is teaching the workshops for two consecutive months (February and March) to give some continuity and to build on what was learned from one month to the next. We did this for the first time last year with Jenna Moynihan and it was a success so are doing it again.
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 Jenna Moynihan
2018-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.
Free for BSFC Members, $15 Non-members.

Monthly Meeting with Barbara McOwen
2018-02-04 14:00 - 18:00 | 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.
Barbara is teaching the workshops for two consecutive months (February and March) to give some continuity and to build on what is learned from one month to the next. We did this for the first time last year with Jenna Moynihan and it was a success so are doing it again.
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 Galen Fraser
2018-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States
Workshop Leader: Galen Fraser
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 Anne Hooper
2018-01-07 14:00 - 18:00 | Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St., Belmont, United States
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
2017-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | 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 Terry Traub.
Cash bar
$5 minimum donation requested.

Monthly Meeting with Ed Pearlman
2017-12-03 14:00 - 18:00 | 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
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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
2017-11-15 19:30 - 22:00 | 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.

Session Leaders: Rachel Reeds and Neil Pearlman.
Cash bar
$5 minimum donation requested.

Monthly Meeting with Andrea Beaton *different time and place*
2017-11-12 11:00 - 12:45 | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Andrea Beaton
*Special Time and Place* In conjunction with the Canadian American Club’s Gala
Free to Members, $15 Non-Members
Workshop Leader: Andrea Beaton
This shorter morning workshop will take place before the Canadian American Club’s Annual Gala. We are lucky to have the amazing Cape Breton fiddler Andrea Beaton as the workshop leader who will teach us a couple of tunes. She will also be the featured performer at the Gala.
You should consider staying for the Gala which will feature music and dance performances as well as Cape Breton dancing for everyone to the music by Andrea Beaton.
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Our workshops are normally held on the 1st Sunday of the month in the afternoon. More info here.

Young Fiddlers Workshop - Hanneke Cassel
2017-11-10 19:00 - 21:30 | 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.
Free for BSFC Members, $15 Non-members.

Young Fiddlers Workshop - Neil Pearlman
2017-10-20 07:00 - 21:30 | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States

Monthly Meeting with Katie McNally
2017-10-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St., Belmont, United States
Workshop Leader: Katie McNally
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 Katie McNally
2017-09-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, United States

Wednesday Night Session with Katie and Neil
2017-09-20 19:30 - 22:00 | 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.
Session Leaders: Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman.
Cash bar
$5 minimum donation requested.

Orchestra performances New Hampshire Highland Games
2017-09-15 15:00 - 2017-09-17 15:00 | Loon Mountain, 60 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln, NH, 03251, United States
If you are coming to the Games check us out!

Friday, September 15
3:00 – Governor’s Lodge
Saturday, September 16
9:15 – Concert Tent
12:30 – Governor’s Lodge
Sunday, September 17
10:00 – Octagon Lodge
3:00 – Octagon Lodge

BSFC Annual Meeting / Potluck / Session
2017-09-10 14:00 - 18:00 | Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St., Belmont, United States
Come to this open Annual Meeting of the Boston Scottish Fiddle Club. It will be followed by a potluck and then a session. Feel free to participate in part or all of the event.

Orchestra Rehearsal
2017-08-31 19:00 - 21:00
With Neil. Refer to email for location.
