The Fiddler
of Strathspey
Saturday 24 June 2017
Grantown, Capital of Strathspey
Name(s) and address(es) of entrant(s)
Expression of interest and Registration form
Please download and email or post
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Age (if 16 or under) on 17th June 2017 ………………………. Contact No……………………………………………………………………
Class(es) and age groups entered ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Chosen pieces (please print clearly) but feel free to send this information later if you wish
Angus Cumming Choice (1) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Angus Cumming Choice (2) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Angus Cumming Choice (3) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Own Choice (1) (title & composer if known)………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Own Choice (2) (title & composer if known)………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Own Choice (3) (title & composer if known)……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Details of group pieces …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................
Notes: competitors may enter in either one or two age groups for which they are eligible
(i.e. 12 and 16 or under or 16 or under and open) and may enter any or all of the Classes.
Angus Cumming’s Collection may be downloaded from www.grantown250.org/music
The entry fee, payable on the day, also entitles competitors to take part in the afternoon’s informal workshops and tutor sessions
12 and under – entry £1 16 and under - £2 per entry open - £3 per entry
An early indication of intention to take part would be appreciated
Closing date for entries – Saturday 17th June 2017
(www.thegrantownsociety.org) For more info and registration [email protected]
or contact Bill Sadler, Woodside Avenue, Grantown on Spey, PH263JN 07709270044 or 01479872480
Fiddler of Strathspey Festival
23 – 25 June Grantown on Spey
Extract from weekend programme
10.30
Fiddler of Strathspey Competitions (doors open from 9.45)
St Columba’s Church and Wheatley hall. Fiddler of Strathspey Competitions. Adjudicators Paul
Anderson and Lauren McaColl
Informal and friendly fiddle competition with three age groups and three classes:
Class One, Fiddler of Strathspey: Tunes from the Angus Cumming Collection. 12 and Under –
one tune from the collection; 16 and Under – 2 pieces from the collection; Open (Maggie
Adamson Goblet) – set of three pieces from the Collection.
Competitors may play in either one or two age groups eg 12 and under and 16 and under or 16
and under and Open
Class Two, Fiddler of Strathspey: Own choice of music. 12 and under – one tune of own choice;
16 and under – set of to own choice pieces; Open (Reidhaven Quaich) set of own choice
selection of different styles and sources eg traditional set of March Strathspey and Reel
Competitors may play in either one or two age groups eg 12 and under and 16 and under or 16
and under and Open
Class Three, Traditional Music Group. Own composition or arrangement for two or more
players. Open (Grantown Society Trophy)
Competitors may enter any or all of the classes: Open £3 per entry, 16 and under £2 per
entry, 12 and under £1 in total. This will entitle competitors to take part in the afternoon’s
informal workshops and tutor sessions. (Audience – Donations)
12 and under and 16 and under competitions first followed by awards. Open events following with
awards. (10.30 – c11.30 and the c12.15)
11.45
Ben Mhor. Pizza and performance workshop and sessions for junior players based especially on
junior performances in the fiddle competition. Lauren MacColl. (11.45 – 12.30)
12.30
Community Centre. [or other venue] Soup and Sandwiches session and workshop – based
especially on open performances in the fiddle competition. Paul Anderson and Paula Starritt.
(12.30 – 1.15)
During the afternoon, there will be opportunities to play with and learn from others including a full
programme of activities and master classes as well as rehearsals for the evening fiddlers rally and
concert. There will be displays including scenes from the story of the music of the Spey and
exhibitions, demonstrations and talks including Carnyx and Sandy “Battan”Grant’s Rondello
Fiddle and demonstrations including fiddle making. There will also be available indoor or outdoor
games and activities for those who wish.
(www.thegrantownsociety.org) For more info and registration [email protected]
or contact Bill Sadler, Woodside Avenue, Grantown on Spey, PH263JN 07709270044 or 01479872480