Learn a selection of tunes composed by Andy De Jarlis from North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame member and University of Manitoba fiddle instructor Patti Kusturok! This intermediate-advanced fiddle weekend focuses on the repertoire of Manitoba Métis fiddler Andy De Jarlis in a classroom setting. A playlist of tunes will be provided in advance of the weekend to facilitate ease of learning and Patti will teach from the aural tradition. The entirety of this workshop weekend will be taking place at St. George’s Senior Centre (1235 20th St W, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 5B6)
The weekend will kick off at 7PM on Friday (March 20) with Old-Time Dance 101! Bring your bluegrass and old-time instruments to play a lively session of dance tunes. A concession will be available with snacks & pop/coffee.
Classes will take place Saturday, March 21 from 9AM-5PM (lunch included), and Sunday, March 22 from 9AM-12PM (snacks included on both days).
Saturday night (March 21) will include a lively dance led by Patti Kusturok, starting at 7:30PM. Andy De Jarlis was a celebrated band leader who put on the best of dances, so get excited to hear all of his tunes out on the floor! We’ll have square dances, polkas, waltzes, and more! Come grab a refreshment at the bar and dance the night away, with a good old-fashioned late-night lunch to wrap up a wonderful evening. Dance tickets are included in the workshop registration. Dance tickets for those not registered for the weekend can be purchased online or at the door!
Questions? Please email [email protected]!
Thank you to the Sask Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation for supporting this event!
The Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Society (NLBOTMS) is a non-profit, registered charitable organization based in the heart of the Canadian prairies: Saskatchewan. While our camp and festival are highlights of the year, our work extends far beyond these events in August. We preserve and promote traditional music in Saskatchewan through education, performance, and community initiatives at the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Society. Alongside our annual camp and festival at Ness Creek, we run year-round programs across multiple cities, creating opportunities for musicians and music lovers throughout the province.
We offer year-round programming in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert, and this year alone, we’ve provided additional programming in various Saskatchewan communities like Martensville, McLean, Coronach, La Ronge, and more!
We are always actively seeking additional funding through grants and sponsorships, but the current economic climate makes securing those funds uncertain. We invite our community to support us through donations where possible.
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