Fiddle Frenzy Student Programme

Shetland

Fiddle Frenzy 10th Anniversary

4 – 11 AUGUST 2013 STudent

PROGRAMME

Welcome to Fiddle Frenzy 2013. Now it’s 10th year, Shetland Arts’ Fiddle Frenzy is a summer school centered on teaching the tunes and techniques of the distinctive Shetland fiddle style. Learning from local players, within Shetland itself provides the opportunity to be immersed within the Shetland’s traditional music culture. At the beginning of August each year, students travel from all over the world to learn the distinctive Shetland fiddle tunes and style, taught by local players. We are delighted to be celebrating our 10th year in the festival’s new home, Mareel, Shetland’s new music and cinema venue. With classes also delivered in the adjacent Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick’s historic waterfront area will provide the perfect base for a week of traditional music festivities.

“It’s an honour and a pleasure to have been invited to curate this year’s festival and we’re very excited to present a programme of tuition, concerts and fringe events. We very much hope you have an enjoyable and memorable week as we celebrate the 10th birthday party of Shetland Fiddle Frenzy!”

Jenna & Bethany Reid

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Daily classes Classes for the week will be based in Lerwick, except Tuesday when we travel to the island of Fetlar. Lerwick classes will be head in Mareel, and Shetland Museum and Archives, both in the Hay’s dock area of Lerwick.

Class times each day are 10:30 - 12:00 and 14:30 - 16:00. Refreshments will be available from 10:00 and 14:00 in the Museum’s Learning Room, and Mareel’s Green Room, prior to class starts.

FIDDLE: Tutors are Jenna Reid, Bethany Reid, Lois Nicol, Kirsten Hendry, Margaret Scollay, Pauleen Wiseman, Andrew Gifford (Tuesday only), Maurice Henderson (Tuesday only).

Four classes of varying ability are held each day in the following locations: Advanced Fiddle Museum, Auditorium Intermediate/Advanced Fiddle Museum, Learning Room Intermediate Fiddle Mareel, Green Room Beginner Fiddle Mareel, Media Lab STUDENT PERFORMANCE, SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT: Students are invited to perform in Saturday night’s concert at Mareel. Jenna and Bethany have composed new tunes, which they will teach each day, 13:00 - 14:00 in Mareel’s Green Room. Those signed up for ‘Week of Classes’ will receive a complimentary ticket for the event.

GUITAR: Our guitar tutor this year is Hazel Wrigley. These classes will be held in the Museum Boat Hall.

CREATIVE FRENZY FRINGE: Amy Fisher will lead of a team of talented Shetland artists who will provide two classes each day in a range of art activities - sculpting, painting, drawing, felt-making, weaving. These classes will be held in various locations which Amy Fisher will guide you to.

TRIPS: We are keen that students and visitors experience our beautiful islands and unique culture throughout Shetland’s 17 inhabited islands. Local company ‘Unseen Shetland’ will run a variety of trips each day 14:00 – 17:00.

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SUNDAY 4 AUGUST 12:00 – 14:00 Registration Mareel, Upper Foyer 14:00 Students Welcome Mareel, Screen 1 14:30 – 16:00 Music/Fringe Class Mareel & Shetland Museum 14:30 – 17:00 Trip with ‘Unseen Shetland’: Sunday Teas

The Shetland tradition of Sunday teas is a not-to-be-missed local experience for those keen on tea, cake and chatting! This is a great chance to mix with locals and experience the hard work and talent of volunteers who run our network of Community Halls. The mystery is in the location, which we will only know nearer the time!

18:00 – 20:00

Welcome Reception

Mareel, Upper Cafe Bar

A chance to meet your fellow companions for the week! Drinks and nibbles provided.

20:30 (Doors 20:00)

FIDDLERS’ BID with support Sophie Moar

Mareel, Auditorium

Shetland’s high energy and highly respected fiddle group who recently celebrated their 20 year anniversary. www.fiddlersbid.com. Also performing will be Sophie Moar, one of Shetland’s talented young players, winner of Traditional Young Fiddler of the Year 2013.

23:00 – 01:00 4

Festival Club

Mareel, Cafe Bar

MONDAY 5 AUGUST 09:15 – 10:00

Registration & Enquiries

Mareel Reception

An opportunity to swap activities, register for day packages, and have your questions answered.

10:30 – 12:00 Music/Fringe Class 13:00 – 14:00 Saturday Performance Rehearsal 14:00 – 17:00 Trip with ‘Unseen Shetland’: South Mainland

Mareel & Shetland Museum Mareel, Green Room

This tour will include a visit to the Croft House Museum, a step back into Shetland life on a traditional croft house in 1870, and visit to one of Shetland’s most beautiful beaches, St Ninian’s Isle.

14:30 – 16:00 Music/Fringe Class Mareel & Shetland Museum 20:30 (Doors 20:00) ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM Mareel, Auditorium with support Callum Watt Shetlander Aly Bain (fiddle) is a well known name worldwide in the traditional music scene, and has performed alongside respected musician, composer, producer Phil Cunningham (accordion) for the past 25 years www.philandaly.com.

Callum Watt is one of Shetland’s leading young talents, awarded the title Young Fiddler of the Year 2013.

23:00 – 01:00

Festival Club

Mareel, Cafe Bar 5

TUESDAY 6 AUGUST Visit to the north isles

MUSICIANS TO FETLAR 09:45 Bus to Fetlar leaves Mareel 10:45 Ferry Toft (Mainland) – Ulsta (Yell) 11:30 Ferry Gutcher (Yell) – Hamars Ness (Fetlar) 12:10 – 13:00 Lunch at Fetlar Hall 13:00 – 14:00 Saturday Performance Rehearsal 14:00 – 15:30 Music Class 16:00 – 17:30 Music Class 18:00 Dinner at Fetlar Hall 19:15 Early bus leaves from Fetlar Hall for 18:40 ferry to Yell, 20:40 20:00 (Doors 19:30) An Evening with Haltadans & Friends Fetlar Hall Haltadans, with a strong fiddle line up of Maurice Henderson, Lois Nicol and Ewen Thomson, will host a lively evening of tunes, with a few surprise guests.

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23:15 Late bus leaves from Fetlar Hall for 23:35 to Yell, 00:30 to Toft FRINGE TOURS 08:45 Bus to Unst leaves Mareel 09:45 Ferry Toft (Mainland) – Ulsta (Yell) 11:00 Ferry Gutcher (Yell) – Belmont (Unst) 11:40 - 16:00 Tour of Unst with Unseen Shetland (Packed lunch provided) 16:00 Ferry Belmont (Unst) - Gutcher (Yell) 16:15 Ferry Gutcher (Yell) - Hamars Ness (Fetlar)

Follow schedule as above from 18:00

WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 9:15 – 10:00 Registration & Enquiries

Mareel Reception

An opportunity to swap activities, register for day packages, and have your questions answered.

10:30 – 12:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 17:00

Music/Fringe Class Mareel & Shetland Museum Saturday Performance Rehearsal Mareel, Green Room Trip with ‘Unseen Shetland’: Walking Tour of Lerwick or Bannocks & Yarns

Based in Lerwick you can choose one of two options – either a walking tour of Lerwick, exploring the streets and lanes, learning the history of the town and some unique sights, or you can learn the ins and outs of Shetland Baking with a demonstration by Margaret Tulloch, accompanied by her husband story teller, Lawrence Tulloch. Those on the walk willing to make their way out to the Sound Hall can end their tour there with a sample of the baking and a story or two from Lawrence!

14:30 – 16:00 Music/Fringe Class Mareel & Shetland Museum 20:30 (Doors 20:00) LAU with support Kolliforbolli Mareel, Auditorium Comprised of three great musicians Martin Green (accordion), Kris Drever (guitar) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle), Lau present their groundbreaking take on folk that has won them BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, Best Band Winners 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013!

23:00 – 01:00

Festival Club

Mareel, Cafe Bar 7

THURSDAY 8 AUGUST 09:15 – 10:00

Registration & Enquiries

Mareel Reception

10:30 – 12:00

Music/Fringe Class

Mareel & Shetland Museum

13:00 – 14:00

Saturday Performance Rehearsal

Mareel, Green Room

14:00 – 17:00

Trip with ‘Unseen Shetland’: Westside Tour

An opportunity to swap activities, register for day packages, and have your questions answered.

A bus journey out to Shetland’s Westside will provide many sightseeing opportunities in itself but this tour will also incorporate some interesting stops, including Da Gairdens i Sand. More info available at: www.gairdins.org.uk

14:30 – 16:00 Music/Fringe Class Mareel & Shetland Museum 19:00 – 22:00 Mareel Cafe Bar Live: Acoustic Sessions

Local musiciansand musicians will perform in the Café Bar, including Liza Fullerton & Alison Kay.

22:00 – 01:00 8

Festival Club

Mareel, Cafe Bar

Friday 9 AUGUST 09:15 – 10:00

Registration & Enquiries

Mareel Reception

An opportunity to swap activities, register for day packages, and have your questions answered.

10:30 – 12:00 Music/Fringe Class 13:00 – 14:00 Saturday Performance Rehearsal 14:00 – 17:00 Trip with ‘Unseen Shetland’: Scalloway/Burra

Mareel & Shetland Museum Mareel, Green Room

This tour will take you to Shetland’s Ancient capital, Scalloway, home to Scalloway Castle and Scalloway Museum, a chance to learn about the Shetland Bus story. The bus will then travel to Papil, South Burra home to a restored croft house and the beautiful beach of Minn.

14:30 – 16:00 Music/Fringe Class Mareel & Shetland Museum 18:00 Bus to Quarff Hall leaves Mareel 18:30 – 19:30 Meal for Fiddle Frenzy Students at Quarff Hall 20:00 (Doors 19:30) A Night in Quarff Quarff Hall

Hosted by Jenna & Bethany Reid, in their home village hall, showcasing local musicians in the Quarff area. Concert will include Jenna & Bethany, Kirsten & Derek Hendry, Freda Leask & Shoormal Music, followed by a dance with Alan Nicholson Dance Band.

22:30 01:00

Early bus to Lerwick leaves Quarff Hall Late bus to Lerwick leaves Quarff Hall 9

Saturday 10 AUGUST 10:00 – 13:00

Archives open at Shetland Museum

11:00 – 12:00

‘Tiny Trad’ with Kolliforbolli

Worth a look to explore Shetland tunes and musical history.

Mareel, Green Room

A traditional music taster session for 5-8 year olds. Must be accompanied by a responsible adults. Tickets £3.

12:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 17:00

17:00 – 18:30

Saturday Performance Rehearsal Mareel, Green Room Trip to Eshaness with Charlie Simpson, to visit the birthplace and resting place of Dr Tom Anderson.

Shetland Fiddlers’ Society with Shetland Folkdance

Established by Tom Anderson 50 years ago, the Shetland Fiddlers Society continues to meet weekly to play, and perform regularly. They will be joined by Shetland Folkdance, to show how the tunes and dances fit together. Also an opportunity to learn a few steps from them.

18:30 – 20:00 Finale Buffet & Reception Mareel Upper Cafe Bar 20:30 (Doors 20:00) Fiddle Frenzy 10th Birthday

with Memories of Willie Hunter Mareel, Auditorium

For the final event, we’ll celebrate both the 10th Year of Fiddle Frenzy, and the great Shetland fiddler Willie Hunter, in what would have been his 80th Year. Mareel’s Auditorium will be set cabaret style and followed by a dance with the Alan Nicholson Band.

22:00 – 01:00 10

Festival Club

Mareel, Cafe Bar

Sunday 11 AUGUST 16:00 – 23:00

FINAL FRENZY SESSION Mareel, Cafe Bar

The well established finale session of Fiddle Frenzy, for those still standing.

A last chance to get together for a tune, and to say goodbye to the friends made through the week.

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