Assembly Rooms • Edinburgh 21 • 23 November workshops

Assembly Rooms • Edinburgh
21 • 23 November
workshops • recitals • ceilidhs
talks • youth gaitherin
sessions • concerts
cabaret/open stage
masterclasses
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Welcome!
Hi there! What a welter of fine music we are
bringing you this year!
A cracking line-up starts on Friday with the
Katlhryn Tickell Band and Wolfstone
for Heat the Hoose. Foot-stirring stuff! And
for the ceilidh - the ever popular Lismore
Ceilidh Band. An equally fine line-up for
the Saturday concert, with Jerry Holland
from Cape Breton and Duncan Chisholm
- the master of slow airs (and good stories).
The Scots Fiddle
Festival Ltd
The company grew from Edinburgh'
Adult Learning Project Scots _Iusic
Group, graduating from a steerin
committee to an independent
registered charity in 2001.
Anyone can become a member of The
Scots Fiddle Festival Limited; in fact
we would like to encourage as many
folk as possible to join! Watch out for
our stand at the festival, where you can
sign up for the most reasonable sum of
£3 per year. Members can join any of
the organising groups - this festival is
run entirely by its members - and can
influence the decisions that we make at
every level. You will also be supporting
one of the most successful communityled festivals anywhere!
The aims of the Company. are to
advance the education of the pu rc,
primarily in Scotland, in traditional
fiddle music and the cull11re of
Scotland by the holding of festivals,
performances, workshops, talks and
exhibitions including commissions and
the creation of workshop programmes
in the community
andin schools.
A superb range of workshops, talks and
recitals. Paul Anderson will play music
from the Hector MacAndrew collection,
a theme followed through on Sunday
when Gregor Borland, Hector's pupil
will give a talk and recital. The grand
Finale will feature West Highlanders lain
MacFarlane and lain MacDonald.
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Every year we showcase young fiddlers.
This year Anna Massie, Young Scots
Traditional Musician 2003, will play in the
Grand Concert and finalists Sarah-Jane
Fifield and Lori Watson will have recital
slots. Gemma Donald, Young Shetland
Fiddler 2003, will play in Heat the Hoose,
and Vaila Tait and the Shetland New
Tradition will have recital slots.
New this year are the late night events on
Friday and Saturday, led sessions and an
Open Stage with star performers keeping
the tempo going. Saturday's ceilidh will be
led by the lan Lowtlhian Band. Another
new venture is this year's bar, run by the
Jolly Judge who promise a good range of
beers and spirits at reasonable prices.
Kitty Mason
Chair 0/ the Scots
Fiddle Fesh"ual Lld
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friday night
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saturday night
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recitals
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workshops
6,7
masterclasses
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talking fiddles
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youth gaitherin
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booking form
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venue/ticket info
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The Scots Fiddle Festival
would like to thank:
lynn Baxter, Jackie Skinner, Steve Byrne and lynne
Halfpenny of the City of Edinburgh Council; The Scottish
Arts Council; the Royal Oak, the Cairn Hotel; Microsoft; the
staff of the Adult Learning Project's Scots Music Group and
especially Slan Reeves for his support over the years: and
most especially all the Fiddle 2003 team. It takes nearly 20
people a whole year 10 plan and prepare for this festival,
while the events themselves depend on a veritable army of
volunteers. I1 couldn', happen without you all!
The Programme is correct at time of going to print but may be
subject to minor changes beyond our control.
All Fiddle 2003 events lake place at the Assembly Rooms.
funded by:
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8pm Heat the Hoose
Possibly our hottest Heat the Hoose ever!
• Tickets: £13/£8 or Weekender Ticket· Family Ticket £30
Grand Concert 7.30pm t
A sparkling line-up of world-class fiddlers
• Tickets: £13/£8 or Weekender Ticket· Family Ticket £30
Includes entry to Open Stage and Session
Kathryn Tickell Band
Kathryn Tickell is firmly established as one of the leading folk musicians of
her generation, and with an international reputation. Now the Kathryn Tickell
Band add Fiddle 2003 to a list of gigs that includes the Last Night of the
Proms.
Duncan Chisholm
Duncan Chisholm's range is as impressive as his technique, from the
hard-edged Celtic rocking of Wolfstone, to the beautiful tunes of the Clunes
Collection of Dona!d Riddell, a tribute by three star pupils, and on to fine solo
albums Redpoint and The Door of Saints. Expect variety, played with panache.
Jerry Holland
Wolfstone
with Duncan Chisholm on fiddle
Duncan is a regular at this event, but plays here for the first time with
Wolfstone, of which he was a founder member in 1989. They've played in
Edinburgh already this year: stadium-rocking in front of a packed Murrayfield, where their support act was the Scotland v Italy rugby match.
and introducing newcomer
Gemma Donald
Gemma Donald is the 2002 Young Shetland Fiddler of the Year, beating
many of her elders to win this prestigious title. Earlier this year, she played
in the Shetland Sessions at the Queens Hall. where she was described as a
star of the future.
t 9pm Session in the Edinburgh Suite
You're probably itching tc pi.ay your own fiddle by now - we've put a whole
extra room aside for the session this year. Derek Hay and Stuart Eydmann
will get the Heat the Hoose session off to a steaming start
t 9pm-1 am Ceilidh
with The Lismore Ceilidh Band
A lively band set to shake those chandeliers and get you dancing!
t 1Opm-1 am Open Stage, Supper Room
Marie Fielding, Jerry Holland and Jamie Lava! set a clear tone for a
great late night. Phone Stan Reeves to book a spot: 0131 3375442
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• Tickets: £8/£6 includes Ceilidh and Open Stage
Cape Breton comes to Edinburgh Jerry Holland started playing fiddle at the
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age of five and was so influenced by the leading Cape Breton fiddlers of the
time that he moved to live there. Now he has performed all over the world,
and we can expect a passionate, melodic performance in a style that is true
to the tradition.
Young Traditional Musician 2003 Anna Massie
The standards set by competitors for the Young Traditional Musician of the
Year are consistently outstanding, so we are delighted to have this year's
winner, Anna Massie, whose first instruments were guitar and mandolin.
She has classical as well as traditional credentials, has spent a year in
Canada absorbing Cape Breton styles, and is now a full-time music student.
Session in the Edinburgh Suite 9pm t
Local tutor Cameran Gaskell keeps the session going
strong well into the night
Open Stage, Supper Room 1Opm-1 am
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With spots fram David Greenberg, Paul Anderson and Chris Stout for
starters, this will be almost as fantastic as the concert upstairsl
Phone Stan Reeves to book a spot: 0131 3375442
Ceilidh 1Opm-1 am fb
with lain Fraser and lan Lowthian
This dynamic duo will put you through your paces on that great ballroom floor.
• Tickets: £8/£6 includes Ceilidh and Open Stage
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A popular feature,
unique to this fiddie
festival: non-stop
performances by
ieading fiddlers in
the stunning setting
01 the Assembly
Rooms Bat/room,
where Nathaniel
Gow played over
200 years ago,
Entrance wUh
a daytime or
weekender ticket
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11 am Paul Anderson
Paul is rooted in the North East, a pupil of Douglas Lawrence who in turn
was taught by Hector MacAndrew He is a prolific composer, and has won
many prizes for his playing, He performs with a number of groups, including
Shetland band Rock, Salt and Nails, as well as with The Explosive Fiddlers.
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12noon Sarah Hoy and Vaila Tait
This is an opportunity to hear two excellent young musicians. Sarah, a local
and regular attender at this event, is one of our finest young performers,
who also composes and teaches. Vaila, a former Shetland Young
Traditional Musician of the Year, is now a student on the mainland.
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1pm Jamie Laval
We are privileged to welcome Jamie, the current U.S. National Scottish
Fiddle Champion, where he is heard every week on national TV playing
the theme music to a popular drama series. He has also played on film
soundtracks, and around the world on cruise ships. His style is born out of
his Scottish and Irish roots. From his many travels, he is immersed in a wide
variety of styles, including classical, jazz, and folk.
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2pm Sarah·Jane Fifield
"The Strathspey Queen", Sarah-Jane is an outstanding performer and
teacher of Scots fiddle. A native of Inverness, she learnt from the late
Donald Riddell, one of several of his ex-pupils appearing at the Festival.
She breathes life into old Highland melodies. Now based in the Lothians,
her current activities include Bella McNab's Dance Band.
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3pm Shetland New Tradition
We're delighted to welcome these enthusiastic young players back to the
festival. Last year's rough weather left the group stranded on Shetland
when they should have been with us, but nothing will hold them back this
time'
111 12noon Marie Fielding
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A chance to hear a great collaborator who is now concentrating more on a
solo career. Marie, from Edinburgh, has played, taught and composed for
many years. She has travelled the world, and has been involved in over
25 recordings, playing with many distinguished folk musicians, and has
performed at the Mod and Celtic Connections.
Lori Watson and Shona Mooney 1pm !l
Two young stars in the making get their first chance to play for a fiddle
festival audience. Afinalist of BBC Scotland's Young Traditional Musician
2002, and currently a student at the RSAMD in Glasgow, Lori has travelled
widely and has a particular interest in the Borders Traditions. Shona is a
student of the first Folk and Traditional Music degree course at Newcastle
University. With the band Slant she has piayed at festivals such as
Glastonbury, Sidmouth, Border Gatherin', and
Mission Folk Festival in Canada.
Chris Stout 2pm !l
From Fair Isle, Chris has been making a big impression in the avant-garde,
jazz and traditional music scene in recent years. Here we get to hear his
beautiful solo fiddle, although you'll be more familiar with his great
playing in Fiddlers' Bid or Satsa Celtica.
Gregor Borland & Sandy Edmonstone 3pm !l
This recital honours one of the finest fiddle players in living memory,
Hector MacAndrew. Best known as a member of Caledon, Burach
and the Kathryn Tickell Band, Gregor Borland was a prize-winning
student of the great man. Gregor will play his teacher's own fiddle in
this recital. Sandy Edmonstone will accompany Gregor on piano as he
did for his famous uncle Hector.
Grand Finale 4pm !l
lain MacFarlane and lain MacDonald
MacFarlane and MacDonald have been soaking in the rich music of
their native Moidart since childhood. Both have distinguished careers
behind them - Ossian, Fir Chlis and The Battlefietd Band for MacDonald;
Blazing Fiddles, A Highland Fiddler and numerous collaborations for
MacFarlane. They produced a beautiful album recently, The First Harvest.
We're very sure there are many more harvests to come from these two
great friends and fantastic musicians. So sit back and relish the very finest
Gaelic pipe, flute and fiddle from two of the country's
most exciting musicians.
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Top-class tuition
in regionat styles
plus Ihe chance
to explore new
music.
Workshops
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B1-B6 are
intermediate
level and above.
Workshops will
be allocated on
a first-come /
first-served basis
but only two
workshops m ay
be booked
initially Any
spare places
will be made
available from
9030am
on the day
10 - 11.30am Jerry Holland
If you'd like to find out more about how Cape Breton fiddlers approach their
craft, this is a great opportunity Jerry encourages his students to play their best
every time, never to rehearse lazily or haphazardly, and play expressively.
10 - 11.30am Sarah-Jane Fifield
Sarah-Jane is well known as a Scots fiddle-player and teacher. She has a wide
repertoire including Old Highland Style, Scandinavian tunes and plenty of lively
dance music.
10 - 11.30am lan Lowthian
lan's first instrument is piano-accordion, and this workshop is for Mixed
Instruments. lan has played in many ensembles with players
including Mark Knopfter and Catriona Macdonald, and is a composer in his own
right, so this should prove to be a memorable experience.
12noon - 1.30pm Kathryn Tickell
One of Britain's leading players, multi-instrumentalist Kathryn Tickell will be
teaching fiddle on this occasion. This is a great opportunity to learn from someone
who has appeared with Sting, Jools Holland, and Andy Sheppard (to name but a
few), and whose fame extends well beyond the traditional music world.
12noon - 1.30pm lain Fraser
lain Fraser's particular interests include exploring the great rhythmic and
emotional capabilities of the fiddle as well as the relationship of the fiddle with
dance and the older styles of fiddle music. His teaching experience is built upon
a combination of one-off workshops with adults and children and regular small
group teaching. He sees his role as enabling players to develop an individual
style and to help them look for new ways of being creative within
the Scottish idiom.
12noon - 1.30pm Gregor Borland
Gregor will concentrate on the music of his great teacher, the late Hector
MacAndrew. A legend in traditional Scottish music, MacAndrew brought North
East riddle music to a worldwide audience, famously instructing Yehudi Menuhin
on one occasion. This is an excellent opportunity to learn some of the secrets of
the trade, including 'the driven bow'.
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Alison Cowie 10.30am - 12 noon ~
Alison Cowie has been playing fiddle music for over 20 years - 10 years each in
Ontario and the UK. She has played in bluegrass and dance-bands, including
Dorset Triumph. Her passion is to play for dancing, especially New England
Contradancing, and her compositions have brought an American ftavour to
Edinburgh's famous Belle Star Band. This workshop will focus on looking at how
to bring that 'swingy' contradance feel to a tune.
Jack Evans 1O.30am - 12 noon ~
This is a Guitar Workshop from a folk musician who can play with more than a
bit of swing, as evidenced by his involvement with bands such as Keltik Elektrik
and The Easy Club, also Jock Tamson's Bairns. If you want to do a bit more
than just play simple chords and basic rhythms, this is for you.
Jamie Laval10.30am - 12 noon
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As the current U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, we know that Jamie's
technique will be impeccable. Add to that his knowledge of a wide range of styles
beyond traditional music and we have the ingredients for something quite special.
Paul Anderson 12.30- 2pm ~
Paul's own tutorial lineage goes back to Niel Gow via Hector MacAndrew. Paul
teaches Scots fiddle in the North East style, where the character and the
accents and the drive come from the bowing technique.
Duncan Chisholm 12.30- 2pm
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'There's a whole world in Duncan Chisholm's music, and it's truly magical".
Duncan's musical range stretches from haunting slow airs to intricate driving
rhythm. A rare opportunity to learn with a master player.
Manus McGuire 12.30- 2pm ~
Manus McGuire first made his mark playing fiddle with the Irish groups
Moving Cloud and Buttons & Bows and went on to record solo. With Irish
roots, he also has a strong appreciation of Scottish inftuences and
French-Canadian/Quebecois fiddle playing.
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A great opponunity to team in depth with three great fiddle teachers.
Masterclasses are open to a public audience, with eight students
panicipating in each class. Panicipants should have been playing for three
years or more and be competent fiddlers. In order to ensure your place
please book no later than 7th November. Enrol using the booking form.
Audience entrance with a Day or Weekender Ticket
C2 - 3.30pm Chris Stout
Whether he is syncopating Shetland-style or in a more folk-jazz
improvisational idiom, Chris Stout is refreshingly original and open to a
wide variety of influences. This masterclass will benefit experienced players
who would like to add an extra dimension to their playing style.
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4 - 5.30pm David Greenberg
We are delighted to welcome David Greenberg to the Festival for the first
time. David is an internationally-renowned teacher who moves effortlessly
between early classical and Scottish traditional music. In this masterclass
he will concentrate on the Golden Age of 18th century Scottish fiddle music.
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2 - 3.30pm Jerry Holland
Jerry Holland is steeped in Cape Breton
music. As well as having a worldwide
reputation as a performer, he is an accomplished tutor, so this masterclass provides
an opportunity to learn about Cape Breton
fiddling from one who expects great things
of his students. Only those who are ready to
play with passion and energy need register!
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lII11.30am Music and Society in Lowland Scotland in the 18th Century
Musicoiogist Or David Johnson talks about his seminal work published in
1972 and reissued earlier this year. This book has been described as "a
vital contribution to the history of our culture."
,m 12.30pm Jerry Holland: My Life in Music
An outstanding fiddler/composer discusses his personal musical journey
within and around the Cape Breton tradition.
III
1.30pm Niel Gow's Other Fiddle
Colin Douglas will exhibit and talk about the history of this important inslrument which survives in the guardianship of the Gaelic Society of Perth.
III 2.30pm Traditional Music Conversation with Adam Sutherland
Over 3000 Scottish, irish, Celtic, Roots & World music CDs.
Featuring titles by performers appearing at Fiddle 2003.
www.musicscotland.com*[email protected]
6 Argyll Terrace, Tobermory, isle of Mull PA7S 6PB
Young people interview the talented fiddler from band Croft No 5 about his
musical roots, currenl activities and directions for the future. Come along
and listen and bring questions of your own. All ages welcorne - a Youth
Gaitherin event
TIM PHILLIPS
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extraordinarr violins
,~ 11.45arn Hector MacAndrew on Disc and Film
A chance to see and hear the master on surviving gramophone recordings
and video.
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OCTAVINS
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lII12.45 Remembering Hector the Hero
Gregor Borland leads this reminiscence of Hector MacAndrew (1903 -1980),
one of Scotland's greatest fiddlers.
III
1.45 The North East Fiddle Tradition
Or Katherine Carnpbell introduces the rich, living tradition of Ihe fiddle in
North East Scotland. See her research at: www.celtscoted.ac.uk/fiddle
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2.45 Violin Repair and Maintenance
The ever popular Brian Rattray offers helpful hints for keeping your fiddle
sounding sweet
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Workshops and
events with many
of Scotland's most
talented players!
Events for Young People (9 -18 year aids)
MUSIC&SONG
tutors, eager to pass
on their music, This
year we are adding
Guitar, Song as we!1
as Mixed Instrument
Workshops. A Youth
Gaitherin Workshop
ticket costs £5 and it
also gives you free
entry la all 1sf floor
recitals and talks.
You can apply for a
special concession
if your parents
are unwaged by
phoning 0131 667
2656. Ground floor
stalls, sessions and
the Open Stage
are free and open
to al/, Under 12s
accompanied by an
adult go free to first
floor recitals and
talks.
Workshops
Beginners For players with 2-3 years experience. Tunes taught slowly by ear
~ Saturday 10- 11.30am Fiona Dalgetty
~ Saturday 12 -1.30pm Marie Fielding
~ Sunday 10.30 -12noon Rachel Newton and Sarah Hoy
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Intermediate and upwards For players with 4 years or more experience. You will
learn by ear and add more rhythm, bowing and ornamentation.
Saturday 10 -11.30am lain Fraser - gain the confidence to make tunes your own,
and learn ways to improvise.
Saturday 12 -1.30pm Chris Stout - try out new tunes in Ihe Shetland style.
Sunday 10.30 -12noon Anna Wendy Stevenson - culling edge tunes from the
latest sessions.
Sunday 12.30 - 2pm Mairi Campbell- try playing for dancing and maybe some
stepping to get the rhythm.
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New membership leaflet
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ESTA Chamber Folk Day for Young String PlayerslJ;
With Mairi Campbell and James Young
Sf Andrews and St Geroge's Church, George Street
Workshops to include Scottish Traditional
and Fun Orchestral Music
Morning 10.00 -12.00 Beglnner~ Grade 1+
Afternoon 2.00 - 4.30 Grade 2/3 - 6+
Half day workshop and day pass for Fiddle 2003 - £14
Half day workshop only £10
applications welcomed from violin, viola, cello players
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Places limited, early booking advised before 1st Nov
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Guitar Workshop For players with 3 or more years' experience
~ Saturday 2.00 - 3.30pm Anna Massie - New ideas from Young Scottish Traditional
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Musician of the Year.
Song Workshop No experience required
~ Saturday 2.00 - 3.30pm Karine Polwart - Songs to have fun with - escape from
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Mixed Instrument Workshop Any instruments welcome, competent players.
Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm Adam Sutherland - have fun with tunes with
Croft No 5's fiddler - he's well used to working with different instruments and
improvising great arrangements.
~ Session Free event
Saturday 5.30 - 7.30pm A led session to include all levels of player. Slow for the
first hour, then faster tunes in the 2nd hour. Everyone welcome, don't be shy!
1!l Open Stage Free event
Sunday 3.30 - 4.15pm A chance for young ensembles, duos and soloists to
perform. Clare McLaughlin introduces and keeps it all informal and relaxed.
Contact 01316672656 to book your slot. Just one set or song - it's easy so
let's hear from you.
1!l CD Launch Free event
Sunday 4.30 - 5.00pm Hear the very best of Scotland's young traditional
musicians and take the music home with you!
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Section Organiser
11 Sandyford Place, Glasgow Cl3 7NB
Telephone: 01412483723 Fax: 014J 2043510
Email: [email protected]
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Ticket
Weekender
Cost Access to
Number Number
Sub
full price Concess
total
workshops and masterclass participant
Saturday Day Ticket
£401£25 As Weekender ptus Saturday late events
£101£7 Recitals, talks & masterclass audience
Sunday Day Ticket
£101£7 Recitals, talks & masterelass audience
Workshop
£8/£6 Must also have either a valid Day Ticket or
Weekender Plus
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£13/£8 All Friday late events
£8/£6 All Friday late events
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Grand Concert &
£13/£8
£19/£12
Sat late
Saturday Ceilidhl
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£8/£6 All Saturday late events
open stage
Youth Gaitherin
£5
Gives entry to daytime events on that day
£30
2 adults & 2 children or 1 adutt & 3 children /
£30
2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children
workshop
Heat the Hoose
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Family Ticket
Grand Concert
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Choice of two workshops in preference order 1..
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Choice of two masterclasses in preference order 1 .
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Please return this form to Assembly Rooms Box Office, 54 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR
or phone 01312281155 (advance)
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01312204349 (during)
Concessions are provided for unwaged
people (unemployed/studenUOAPI
children over 12), Accompanied children
under 12 are entitled to a free day ticket
For the first time you can buy a family ticket for
Fiddle 2003 concerts, details on faCing page The
downstairs area· stalls, sessions, cafe· is open
to everyone throughout the day,
How to Book Tickets
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Masterclass participant £15/£9 Friday late events, Book no later than 7th Nov.
Grand Concert
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Friday Ceilidhlopen
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Heat the Hoose
Ticket Information
£35/£20 All events except FrilSat ceilidhlopen cabaret,
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Sessions
By phone:
In advance (after 15th Sept) 01312281155
During the Festival weekend 0131 2204349
In person at the Assembly Rooms and Usher
Hall Box Offices
By post using the Booking Fprm opposite
Please let us know 0 any special needs when
booking
There will be sessions throughout the weekend
and players of any instrument are welcome to
come along and join in. This year we are paying
special attention to sessions, which will be led by
well-known local players on Friday and Saturday
night. Slow and very slow sessions will be
sponsored by the Glasgow Fiddle Workshop~
Venue
Food & Drink
The elegant and historic Assembly Rooms are in
the centre of Edinburgh's George Street, within
easy walking distance of Waverley train
station and St Andrew's Square bus stance.
There is wheel chair access. The building
Food will be served throughout Saturday and
Sunday (including vegetarian). The bar will be
open from 7pm on Friday, all day Saturday untit
late and Sunday afternoon.
friday 21 st november
7pm
SR
8pm MH
9pm BR
SR
10.00pm ES
Bar open
Heatltle Hoose
ceilidh
session
Open Stage
Gemma Donald, Katherine TlCkell Band, WoIfslone
Lismore Ceilidh Band
Derek Hoy, Sluart Eydmann
Mane Fielding, Jerry Holland. Jamie Laval
saturday 22nd november
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EDR
WDR
ES
MH
11am BR
11.3Oam PR
1211000 MH
BR
CR
EDR
WDR
ES
12.30pm PR
1pm BR
l.30pm PR
2pm BR
ES
CR
MH
2.3Opm PR
3pm MH
BR
4pm ES
BR
5.30pm ES
7.30pm MH
9pm SR
10pm ES
BR
10pm
YG Workshops
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Very Slow session
Opening Recital
Talk
Slow session
Recital
YG WO<1<shops
WO<1<shop
Workshop
Workshop
Talk
Recital
Talk
Recital
Maslerclass
YG Workshops
Slow session
Talk
Very Slow session
Recital
Masterclass
Recital
Youth Gaitherin
Grand Concert
Session
Open stage
Ceilidh
Fiona Dalgetty, lain Fraser
Jerry Holland
Sarah-Jane Fifield
lan Lowthian
Glasgow Fiddle Workshop - Lari Watson
Paul Anderson
Music & Society in 18th Century Lowiand Scotland
Gtasgow Fiddle Workshop· AA1y Geddes
Sarah Hay and Vaila Tait
Mafie Fielding, Chris Stout
Kallllyn Ticl<ell
lain Fraser
Gregor Bortand
Jerry Holland: My Life in Music
Jamie Laval
sunday 23rd november
10.30am MH
CR
EDR
WOR
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11.30am MH
11.45am PR
120000 BR
12.30pm CR
EDR
WDR
ES
12.45pm PR
lpm BR
1.45pm PR
2pm BR
2.45pm
3pm
3.30pm
4pm
5pm
Very Slow Sess""
YG Workshop$
WO<1<shop
Workshop
Workshop
Slow Session
Talk
Recital
YG Workshops
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Talk
Recitals
Talk
Recital
ES
Maslerdass
PR
BR
ES
BR
Talk
Recital
Youth Gaitherin
Grand Finale
Glasgow Fiddle Workshop· Loo Walson
Rachel Newton & sarah Hoy, Anna·Wendy Stevenson
A1ison Cowie
Jack Evans
Jamie laval
Glasgow Fiddle Workshop· AA1y Geddes
Hector MacAndrew on Disc and Film
Marie Fielding
Mairi CampbeJl, Mixed Instrument, Adam Sutherland
Paul Anderson
Duncan Chisholm
Manus McGuire
Reme'l'benng Hector ltle Hero
Loo Watson and Shona Mooney
The North East Fiddle Tradition
CMs Stout
Jerry Holland
VIOlin Repair and Maintenance
Gregor Boriand
Open Stage and CD Launch
lain MacFarlane & lain MacDonald
BR Stramash
Niel Gow's Other Fiddle
Sarah-Jane Fifield
Chns Stout
Guitar Anna Massie, Song Karine Polwart
Glasgow Fiddle Workshop· Loo Walson
Traditional Music Conversation: Adam Sutherland
Glasgow Fiddle Workshop· AA1y Geddes
Shetland New Traidition
David Greenberg
lain Fraser, lan Lowthian
free session
Anoa Massie, Jerry Holland, Duncan Chisholm
Cameran Gaskell
Paul Anderson, Chris Stout
lan lowthian, lain Fraser
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SR = Supper Room
MH = Music Hall
BR =Ballroom
ES = Edinburgh Suite
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EDR = East Drawing oom
WDR = West Drawi gRoom
PR = Powder ROQm
eR = Choru Roo