Colorado Old Time Fiddlers' Association

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4th Annual Fiddle Competition – October 8, 2016

Click here for more information:  2016 Fiddle Competition of Colorado

Student Violinists (Fiddlers)
You are cordially invited to participate in the 4th Annual Fiddle Competition which is sponsored by the Colorado Elks Association (www.coloradoelks.org) and American Furniture Warehouse (www.afwonline.com)
The competition is for Colorado violinists in grades 3rd to 12th in three grade categories.
Prescribed tune sets will be performed for a judge for cash prizes (see the attached list).
WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 20162016 Fiddle Competition of Colorado
WHERE: Lakewood United Church of Christ (NEW location), 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO 80226 (Please MapQuest this address)
TIME: 1:00 to 5:00; fiddlers will be scheduled for 10 minute performance times.
Pre-registration is required. Participants must perform prescribed music and request the FREE sheet music and sound files from the Competition Director listed below. Accompaniment and memorization are NOT required, but memorization is strongly encouraged. There are three grade categories (see the attached list).
Cash prizes will be awarded (see the attached list). Winning fiddlers will be announced on the evening of the Competition by email. The winning fiddlers will also be publicized. All participants will receive participation certificates.
All participants will also be entered into to a drawing for some great prizes!
A non-refundable $10.00 registration fee is required in order to participate. This needs to be sent along with the registration form (see attached). Make your check out to “Colorado Elks Association.” The registration fee and form must be received by September 30, 2016.
Mail your form and check to: Ken McIntosh, 8989 W. 14th Avenue, #405-South, Lakewood, CO 80215.
Contact Ken McIntosh at [email protected] or 303-234-0469 for the music and sound files.
We look forward to seeing you at the competition!

The Western Flyers, May 5, 2017 at Parker, CO

When:  May 5th, 2017
Time:  7:00 p.m.
Address:  1965 E. Main Street Center, Parker, CO  80134
Contact Greg at 303-918-0335 for tickets

Texas’ Favorite Western Swing, Vintage Country, Hot Jazz, Texas Fiddle Band!

The Western Flyers are one of the most exciting new bands to glide onto the music scene in years! Their music is a distinctive cross section of the Great American Songbook: authentic Western swing, Hot jazz and swing standards, cowboy songs and electrifying old-time fiddle tunes. Internationally renowned guitar master Joey McKenzie drives the train with his powerful rhythm, while reigning National Swing Fiddle champion Katie Glassman and world-class upright bassist Gavin Kelso add fuel to the fire. A blending of tradition and innovation, The Western Flyers are a singular musical experience; a fresh take on a venerable American art form performed by three virtuosos of the genre.7

Texas Style Fiddle Workshop

Texas Style Workshop
Texas Style Workshop

Our workshop focus will be on Texas style fiddling…. From a skill standpoint, we will be teaching intermediate and advanced levels. The teaching method is primarily by ear – no CD or booklet. We recommend that students record the instruction – audio is fine and video is even better – and also have pen/pencil and paper for taking notes. It would be helpful to know what tunes the student currently plays in determining their level. If the student is wondering if the workshop is a good fit, they are welcome to drop us an email to discuss. If you have questions, contact Joey McKenzie or Sherry McKenzie at we [email protected] or call 817-875-6022. This will be great!