Boston Scottish Fiddle Club

ONLINE Monday Special "Social Distancing" Workshop Series with Jeremy Kittel
2020-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Zoom Meeting online
A new ONLINE Workshop Series for these strange times.
For Members Only – (Special “Social Distancing” Memberships available for only $25 Individual, %15 Youth , $40 Family, valid through August. This membership gets you into all of the new “Social Distancing workshops!)
This will be a Zoom meeting – Members will receive instructions by email for joining in.
Schedule

Monday, April 13, 2:00-3:30 – Alasdair White
Monday, April 20, 2:00-3:30pm – Kevin Henderson
Monday, April 27, 7:00-8:30pm – Jeremy Kittel
Stay Tuned for more…

We encourage people to tip the workshop leader if you can via Paypal, directly to the leader’s account. Touring musicians have had all of their gigs cancelled and this is a chance to help them out.
These are intermediate/advanced workshops. Any member can participate online.

ONLINE Monday Special "Social Distancing" Workshop Series with Kevin Henderson
2020-04-20 14:00 - 15:30
A new ONLINE Workshop Series for these strange times.
For Members Only – (Special “Social Distancing” Memberships available for only $25 Individual, %15 Youth , $40 Family, valid through August. This membership gets you into all of the new “Social Distancing workshops!)
This will be a Zoom meeting – Members will receive instructions by email for joining in.
Schedule

Monday, April 13, 2:00-3:30 – Alasdair White
Monday, April 20, 2:00-3:30 – Kevin Henderson
Monday, April 27, 7:00-8:30pm – Jeremy Kittel
Stay Tuned for more…

We encourage people to tip the workshop leader if you can via Paypal, directly to the leader’s account. Touring musicians have had all of their gigs cancelled and this is a chance to help them out.
These are intermediate/advanced workshops. Any member can participate online.

ONLINE Scottish & Cape Breton Session with Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman
2020-04-15 19:00 - 21:00
This is the new format in this time of Covid-19 and social distancing! Sessions will be held every two weeks on Facebook LIVE until we are able to gather again.

The session will take place on the Boston Scottish Fiddle Club Facebook group page. If you are not a member of that Facebook group you should go to that page and request to join. You will be accepted as long it looks like you are a human with no bad intentions. Anyone can join.

On Wednesday evening when you go to the Facebook group page you should see the Facebook Live event underway.

In lieu of a donation basket at the door you can send a tip via Paypal(sign in here) during the session directly to Katie and Neil using Katie’s Paypal email: mcnallykl@gmail.com. Select “Send to someone you trust” so there are no fees at their end.

This is how we can help Katie and Neil during this very difficult time for touring and performing musicians.

Wearing headphones may help to hear Katie and Neil while you play along with them.

* On Paypal enter Katie’s email, enter the $ amount, click “Continue”, select “Send to someone you trust“. This will eliminate the fee at Katie and Neil’s end.

“See” you at the session!

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.
(When life is normal these sessions take place in person on the Third Wednesday of each month (September – June) at the Canadian American Club in Watertown, MA.)

ONLINE Monday Special “Social Distancing” Workshop Series with Alasdair White
2020-04-13 14:00 - 15:30

ONLINE Friday Workshop with Hanneke Cassel
2020-04-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom meeting, MA, United States
We have hijacked the Young Fiddlers Workshop Series, put it ONLINE and opened it up to all ages.
For Members – (Special “Social Distancing” Memberships available for only $25, valid through August. This membership gets you into all of the new “Social Distancing workshops and sessions!)
This will be a Zoom meeting – Members will receive instructions by email for joining in.
Schedule

Friday, March 27 – Workshop Leader TBA
Friday, April 10, 4:00-6:00pm – Hanneke Cassel
Stay Tuned for more…

We encourage people to tip the workshop leader if you can via Paypal, directly to the leader’s account. Touring musicians have had all of their gigs cancelled and this is a chance to help them out.
These are advanced workshops. Anyone can participate online.

ONLINE Monthly Meeting with Katie McNally
2020-04-05 14:00 - 16:30
ONLINE – Sunday Meeting Workshops with Katie McNally
Via Zoom:
Members will receive instructions for connecting to the workshops

For Members only
(Special “Social Distancing” Memberships available for only $25, valid until September. This membership gets you into all of the new “Social Distancing” workshops and sessions!)

April 5 – Katie McNally
May 3 – Mari Black

Zoom Workshop Schedule:

2:00 – 3:00pm Beginner/Intermediate workshop
(learn tunes at a slower pace)
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:15 Intermediate/Advanced workshop
(faster-paced and more advanced)

ONLINE Scottish & Cape Breton Session with Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman
2020-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Facebook Live
April 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This is the new format in this time of Covid-19 and social distancing! Sessions will be held every two weeks on Facebook LIVE until life returns to normal.
The session will take place on the Boston Scottish Fiddle Club Facebook group page. If you are not a member of that Facebook group you should go to that page and request to join. You will be accepted as long it looks like you are a human with no bad intentions. Anyone can join.

On Wednesday evening when you go to the Facebook group page you should see the Facebook Live event underway.

In lieu of a donation basket at the door you can send a tip via Paypal(sign in here) during the session directly to Katie and Neil using Katie’s Paypal email: mcnallykl@gmail.com. Select “Send to someone you trust” so there are no fees at their end.

This is how we can help Katie and Neil during this very difficult time for touring and performing musicians.

Wearing headphones may help to hear Katie and Neil while you play along with them.

* On Paypal enter Katie’s email, enter the $ amount, click “Continue”, select “Send to someone you trust“. This will eliminate the fee at Katie and Neil’s end.

“See” you at the session!

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.
(When life is normal these sessions take place in person on the Third Wednesday of each month (September – June) at the Canadian American Club in Watertown, MA.)

ONLINE Monday Special "Social Distancing" Workshop Series with Paul Anderson
2020-03-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom Meeting online
A new ONLINE Workshop Series for these strange times.
For Members Only – (Special “Social Distancing” Memberships available for only $25 Individual, %15 Youth , $40 Family, valid through August. This membership gets you into all of the new “Social Distancing workshops!)
This will be a Zoom meeting – Members will receive instructions by email for joining in.
Schedule

Monday, March 30, 2:00-3:30 – Paul Anderson
Monday, April 20, 2:00-3:30 – Kevin Henderson
Monday, April 27, 7:00 – 8:30pm Jeremy Kittel
Stay Tuned for more…

We encourage people to tip the workshop leader if you can via Paypal, directly to the leader’s account. Touring musicians have had all of their gigs cancelled and this is a chance to help them out.
These are intermediate/advanced workshops. Any member can participate online.

Wednesday Night Session with Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman
2020-03-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2020-02-19 19:30 - 22:00 | 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 Ed Pearlman
2020-03-01 14:00 - 18:00
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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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.

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

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

Wednesday Night Session with Katie McNally & Neil Pearlman
2020-01-15 19:30 - 22:00 | 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 | Roasted Granola, 1346 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA, 02476, United States

Monthly Meeting with Natalie Haas
2020-01-05 14:00 - 18:00
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
——————————————————
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

Cancelled: Young Fiddlers Workshop Series
2019-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, Newton, MA, United States

Canceled - Monthly Meeting with Anne Hooper
2019-12-01 14:00 - 18:00
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 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 | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Monthly Meeting ** special time and place **
2019-11-03 11:00 - 12:45 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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
——————————————————
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 | 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
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 | 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 | 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.
