The Utah State Fiddle Contest will be part of the Wasatch Mountain Music Festival in Wallsburg, July 15, 8 a.m. to noon. We’re looking for 6-10 volunteers to help runContinue readingFiddle Contest – Volunteers Needed
Jack of Diamonds
Jack of Diamonds, a traditional song, is also known as “Jack of Diamonds is a Hard Card to Play.” This recording is by the Utah Old Time Fiddlers.
Tunes from Home Schottische
The schottische is a partnered country dance that apparently originated in Bohemia. (wikipedia) “Tunes from Home” is a delightful schottische that Pioneer chapter likes to perform. Here’s a video toContinue readingTunes from Home Schottische
2023 Spring Social
Join us for the statewide Utah Old Time Fiddlers spring social jam and potluck lunch on March 11. UOTF state organization will provide chicken. Please bring a potluck item toContinue reading2023 Spring Social
Soldier’s Joy
Our next practice tune dates back to the 1760s, and has roots in Scottish fiddling traditions. Here is Soldier’s Joy. For our mandolinists, here is a video by David Benedict.
Strutters’ Ball
Here is the next tune from our practice recordings, Shelton Brooks’ classic Strutters’ Ball.
Ragtime Annie
A number of years ago, Michael Kelly recorded examples of our core tunes. We’re making these available online to assist your practice. Here is Ragtime Annie. We’ve got a slowContinue readingRagtime Annie
Pioneer Chapter at Gandy Dancer
The Pioneer Chapter played a fun gig at Gandy Dancer Mercantile last night. Watch at https://fb.watch/hKXq1GLWOD/. Thanks to our players, guests, and hosts!
Welcome to the new site
We’ve given the site a new look for the new year. We hope you like it! If you find any issues, please contact the webmaster.