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2008
Fiddler Contest
Master of Ceremonies! Jim Price
1:00PM, Sunday July 27th,
2008
The
Entertainment Tent
No Entry Fee or Admission Fee
Everyone's Welcome to Participate or
just watch
and enjoy!
How do
you register? Simply
register by filling out the following form:
It's easy... #1 Select the form, #2
Print it out, #3 Mail it in
Fiddler
Registration Form
Quick Review of the rules for
2008:
1. Contestants are required to
play two numbers, one must be a waltz and the other
a hoe-down or tune of their choice. (Examples are
hornpipe, polka, rag, jig, etc.) All must be
danceable tunes. Contestants should come prepared
with a play-off tune.
2. Trick or fancy fiddling will
disqualify a contestant in Junior, Senior, and Open
Divisions. This includes: A: Holding the fiddle in
an abnormal position – holding the fiddle under the
ribs will not be considered fancy. B: Plucking the
strings other than normally – some tunes do have
parts that are abnormally plucked and this will be
allowed. C: Over embellishment of a piece. D:
“Orange Blossom Special”, “Boil the Cabbage Down”,
“Black Mountain Rag” and other showy pieces.
3. The use of contact
microphones and amplified instruments are not
allowed.
4. Contestants will draw for
order of appearance. Contestants must be ready when
called.
5. Each fiddler will be limited
to no more than two accompanists. Accompanist may
use the following instruments: piano, guitar, banjo,
mandolin, and bass fiddle. A piano will be provided.
6. Only amateurs are allowed to
participate!
JUDGING
Judging will be on the basis of
intonation, timing, smoothness, and difficulty of
the piece. Judges will have experience in judging
other contests or participating in such contests.
DIVISIONS
Starter (Age 8 and under)
Junior (Ages 9 - 16)
Senior (Age 60 and over)
Open Division (Age 17 - 59)
Performance Division (Anything goes)
PRIZES
A first, second, and third
winner’s cash prize will be awarded
for each of division. In addition, ribbons will be
awarded to all
contestants in the Junior Division.
Please contact
Dan Mueller at
daninmonti@aol.com
Or Call 612 802 3790 with any questions.
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