North East Fiddle School has now completed a whole year and 10th January 2019 is our first birthday! And what a wonderful year it has been. The support from the participants has been outstanding – their commitment and good will are vital to the success of the project. We’ve also benefited from the work of some…
New half-term at NEFS
We’ve had a great start to the North East Fiddle School and have been delighted by the response from all the participants. We are now planning the next five-weeks of torment tuition(!), with scales, exercises and drills, and maybe one or two new tunes! It’s a great way to improve your fiddle tone, intonation, groove and…
Happy Christmas one and all!
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and may your New Year be filled with fiddle music! It’s not too late to sign up for the first half-term for classes at the North East Fiddle School! Indeed, if your New Year’s Resolutions include self-improvement, doing something creative, or dedicating a small amount of time to yourself…
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Upcoming Events
Jun29Sat7:30 pm Bottle Bank Band in Amble @ The Dovecote CentreBottle Bank Band in Amble @ The Dovecote CentreJun 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Join us at the new home of the Northumberland Theatre Company in Amble for a concert in the north of Northumberland. Please contact the Dovecote Centre on 01661 713655 for tickets (£10 / £5)Jul12Friall-day Advanced Style & Repertoire (Mix... @ Ushaw College, DurhamAdvanced Style & Repertoire (Mix... @ Ushaw College, DurhamJul 12 – Jul 14 all-day
Advanced Style & Repertoire (Mixed Instruments) 12th – 14th July 2019. Ushaw College, Durham, DH7 9RH Join Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Ushaw College in Durham, for a weekend of intensive tuition. This workshop will focus...Sep6Friall-day Fiddle Technique @ Ushaw College, DurhamFiddle Technique @ Ushaw College, DurhamSep 6 – Sep 8 all-dayFiddle Technique Standard Level 6th – 8th September 2019 Ushaw College, Durham Join Stewart for a weekend of intensive fiddle tuition in the beautiful surroundings of Ushaw College in Durham. The workshop will typically take between 8...Sep27Friall-day Advanced Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallAdvanced Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallSep 27 – Sep 29 all-dayAdvanced Fiddle Technique 27th – 29th September 2019 Rydal Hall, Ambleside LA22 9LX Join Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Rydal Hall in the Lake District, for a weekend of intensive fiddle tuition. This course is... Facebook Feed
Whitby on Saturday evening!
www.moorandcoast.co.uk/moor---coast-session.htmlGeorge Welch and Stewart Hardy will be playing (and causing havoc) at
Whitby Moor and Coast Session
Whitby Rugby Club
Saturday 22 June 2019
Don't miss it!
www.moorandcoast.co.uk/moor---coast-...After a fantastic tour with Frank, it's back to North East Fiddle School tomorrow! Would anyone else like to join us?We are very excited to be back for our 10th Block of classes which starts on Wednesday (5th June!) There is space to squeeze just one or two more in, so if you are interested in joining us to improve your fiddle playing, do get in touch! 🎻
** Tonight! **
A quick reminder of the traditional music concert in St. Nicholas Church Guisborough on Saturday night, 1st June at 7.30 pm. Stewart Hardy (fiddle) & Frank McLaughlin (guitar and Scottish smallpipes) perform tunes rooted in the traditions of Scotland, Northumberland and the Borders.
A comment from last year's concert...
"Well ... what an absolutely stunning concert last night at Guisborough! Both Stewart and Frank are at the top of their game!! Beautiful music and beautifully played. Come back soon guys!" Ken Day.
Saturday 1st June, 7.30 pm
Tickets £10 / £8 available on the door.
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Stewart Hardy and Frank McLaughlinA quick reminder of the traditional music concert in St. Nicholas Church Guisborough on Saturday night, 1st June at 7.30 pm. Stewart Hardy (fiddle) & Frank McLaughlin (guitar and Scottish smallpipes) ...