Successful Fall Fiddle Fest
The Fall Fiddle Fest, held October 28th, was the most successful yet in the festival’s four year history. Here’s an overview of the Fiddle Fest, by the numbers:
- 19 bands participated in competition
- 3 stellar judges ranked the winners
- $1,400 awarded in prize money
- 395 people in attendance
- 16 volunteers worked throughout the event
- 1 incredibly smart and talented man created the website
- 7 companies sponsored the event
- 1 guitar, 2 instrument stands, 4 tickets to the Cowboy Poetry Festival, many sets of strings and cds were given as door prizes
- 5 musicians of Cold Creek wowed the crowd
- 4 organizers finally slept well
A photo gallery containing pictures of each participating band is now posted on the Fiddle Fest website. Click here to take a look:
Congratulations to the following bands who placed in their respective divisions and won prize money (click the camera icon to view a photo of the group):
Small Group
1st – River Road ($300.00) 
2nd – Strung Together ($150.00)
3rd – Mason Dixon All Stars ($75.00)
Large Group
1st – Brushfire ($500.00)
2nd – Redneck Mother ($250.00)
3rd – The Reel Deal ($125.00)
Next year promises to be even bigger and better, so bookmark the Fiddle Fest website and check in occasionally to gather information regarding the Spring Fiddle Fest to be held on April 7, 2007.
Christmas Barn Dance
We’re pleased to announce the Institute is once again having a Christmas barn dance where all the music for dancing will be set to Christmas carols and songs. This event is a wonderful way to usher in the Christmas spirit. Plan on coming to The Barn in Mapleton on the evening of December 8th for an unforgettable Christmas experience.
We hope you'll bring a variety of snacks, (not just sweet ones) to balance out the pot luck table. Please bring your instruments, dancing shoes and a snack to share. The fun will begin at 7:00 so plan on being right on time.
Click here for directions to the Barn
Click on the links below to download sheet music for guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass, banjo and piano in PDF format. To download the PDF files to your hard drive, right-click the link, then choose Save Link As or Save Target As. (PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader). You can download it here.
Jingle Bells
Silent Night
I Saw Three Ships
Here's a list of other songs and their respective keys which will be played that night:
Virginia Reel (Jig):
Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella
Cotton-eyed Joe/Heel Toe Polka (2-Step):
Deck the Halls (key of G or A)
Up on the Housetop (key of G)
Square Dance/Scatter Square:
Good King Wenceslas (key of D)
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (key of G)
Jolly Old St. Nicholas (key of G)
Joy to the World (key of G)
Waltz:
We Three Kings (key of Em)
The First Noel (key of C)
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (key of D)
Jam Sessions To Resume in January
The jam session will be taking a holiday break in December. We will resume again in January. Check next month’s newsletter for information on the date and time.
Performing Opportunities
If anyone is interested in performing at Courtyard at Jamestown, a retirement center, please contact Laurie Smith at 377-3730. Our family has done this before and throughly enjoyed the experience of associating with these lovely people.
Another performance opportunity is with the Santaquin Senior Citizens group. They meet at lunchtime on Fridays. If interested, please contact Claudia Peterson at 754-5310. There’s no greater joy than bringing happiness into the life of another, and music is a wonderful way to do just that.
IAM Calendar
Click here to see what is scheduled.
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For Sale
Martin Guitar
Martin guitar has a mahogany top, model D17. The owner is asking $450.00. If interested please contact Lois at 423-3155.
New Johnson Banjo
Johnson banjo comes with a soft case. The owner is asking $200.00. Contact Jessica Wilkinson at 400-6332 to see and play this instrument.
New Martin Guitar Reduced in Price
Martin guitar comes with a hard shell case, humidifier and two full sets of strings, Series:000-1. Asking $800.00 (List price is $1,300) Call Jessica Wilkinson 400-6332 or Trent McCausland 360-7813 to see and play this guitar.
New Full Size Violin
Andare violin hand made in Romania with 6 year old wood. Asking $800.00. To see and play this instrument, call Amy Dayton at 785-0725 or email her at:
Wanting to Buy
Upright Bass
Lisa Bradshaw is interested in buying an affordable upright bass. Her number is 423-3718 if you have any information.
Used Beginner Mandolin
Corene Casper is interested in buying a used beginner mandolin. If you’ve got an old one that isn’t being used, please give Corene a call at 785-9387.
Radio Programs
KRCL 90.9 FM Radio
"The Bluegrass Express"
every Sunday 2:00- 5:00 p.m.
KRCL 90.9 FM Radio
"Fret ‘N Fiddle"
every Sunday 5:00- 7:00 p.m.
KUER 90 FM Radio
“A Prairie Home Companion”
Garrison Keillor hosts this long running variety show with lots of humor and great music.
Saturday 5:00-7:00 p.m.
KUER 90 FM Radio
"Thistle and Shamrock"
very Saturday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
You'll love the Celtic music along with host Fiona Ritchie's beautiful Scottish accent.
KTMP 1340 AM
"The Old Time Country and Bluegrass Show"
Saturdays 3:00-4:00
KTMP 1340 AM
"The Country Edutainment Hour with Wayne Manning"
Thursdays 6:00-7:00