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SCOTTISH FIDDLING
Scottish fiddling differs from other Celtic and folk styles of fiddling, being more precise in it's execution and the energy of the playing, particularly noticeable in the rhythms common to the Strathspey. Of particular difference are the techniques of bowing, such as hack bowing, snap bowing and the Scottish Snap that contrast with the bowing patterns of Irish fiddling. There is a large repertoire of variations of rhythms and key signatures and a strong link to the playing of traditional Scottish bagpipes. For a more detailed description, history and discussion of Scottish fiddling, visit the Fiddling Around the World website here:
WE ARE PROUD TO HOST SCOTTISH FIDDLING COMPETITION AT THE LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES. WE HOPE ALL ACCOMPLISHED AND ASPIRING SCOTTISH FIDDLERS WILL COME AND JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL DAY AT LIGONIER. USE THE FORM BELOW TO REGISTER AND PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT SPECIAL RATES FOR FIDDLING GROUPS AND SCHOOLS/STUDENTS.
SCOTTISH FIDDLING COMPETITION
OUR FIDDLING EVENT GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:
THE REV. CANON DR. and MRS. JOHN A. MACDONALD of KINGSBURGH
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SPONSOR OF OUR TWO SCHOLARSHIPS:
MR. WILLIAM HAMRICK
Additional prizes for fiddling competition generously provided by:
J.R. JUDD VIOLINS
ENTRY FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE GAMES
2023 FIDDLING ADJUDICATOR
JOHN TURNER
John Turner is the third generation in a family of traditional fiddlers. His own style of fiddling, influenced by his study under the late Hector McAndrew, seeks to keep alive the traditions of the golden era of Scottish fiddling, the eighteenth century.
Turner has made eleven solo recordings of traditional Scottish fiddle music and has published two music books, one of which is comprised entirely of his own compositions. He was also co-director and performer on another recording produced by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and a member of the group Yuletide Strings which recorded an album of Christmas music traditional in Scotland.
A versatile entertainer as well as 10-time National Scottish Fiddling Champion, Turner has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and the British Isles. He has also acted as both fiddling judge and workshop director all across the United States.John Turner is founder and director of the Jink & Diddle School of Scottish Fiddling, a two-week, four-session, resident summer programme for musicians of all ages, ability levels and styles who have an interest in preserving the traditions of Scottish fiddle music. The school has served the Scottish fiddling community for the past 33 years in an intimate and peaceful setting in the mountains of northwestern North Carolina and in recent years has added a January Winter session in the same location. Some of the students perform at various venues in the vicinity of nearby Boone and most play in the Fiddle Orchestra which provides music for a Scottish Country Dance Ball.
In addition to his work with the summer and winter programmes, Turner is president of Fiddletree Music, Inc. and a past president of Scottish Fiddling in Revival (Scottish FIRE), Inc., a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and promotion of traditional Scottish fiddle music.
Turner has made eleven solo recordings of traditional Scottish fiddle music and has published two music books, one of which is comprised entirely of his own compositions. He was also co-director and performer on another recording produced by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and a member of the group Yuletide Strings which recorded an album of Christmas music traditional in Scotland.
A versatile entertainer as well as 10-time National Scottish Fiddling Champion, Turner has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and the British Isles. He has also acted as both fiddling judge and workshop director all across the United States.John Turner is founder and director of the Jink & Diddle School of Scottish Fiddling, a two-week, four-session, resident summer programme for musicians of all ages, ability levels and styles who have an interest in preserving the traditions of Scottish fiddle music. The school has served the Scottish fiddling community for the past 33 years in an intimate and peaceful setting in the mountains of northwestern North Carolina and in recent years has added a January Winter session in the same location. Some of the students perform at various venues in the vicinity of nearby Boone and most play in the Fiddle Orchestra which provides music for a Scottish Country Dance Ball.
In addition to his work with the summer and winter programmes, Turner is president of Fiddletree Music, Inc. and a past president of Scottish Fiddling in Revival (Scottish FIRE), Inc., a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and promotion of traditional Scottish fiddle music.
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Become a sponsor of the Ligonier Highland Games and help us continue the tradition of preserving and promoting Scottish arts and heritage. Your donation will be recognized on our website and in the souvenir program book. Other benefits can include V.I.P. seating, hotel accommodation and becoming an honorary chieftain. Click link above to find out more.
SPONSOR A MEDAL/TROPHY SET FOR AN EVENT
DONATE TO HAVE A MEDAL OR TROPHY NAMED TO HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL
THE COSTS OF RUNNING THE HIGHLAND GAMES INCREASE EACH YEAR AND OUR FULLY VOLUNTEER STAFF WORKS HARD TO KEEP COSTS DOWN AND GENEROUSLY SUPPORTS THE GAMES TOO. YOU CAN HELP BY SPONSORING A MEDAL SET FOR AN EVENT FOR $40 OR A TROPHY/PLAQUE SET FOR $80. SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE A FREE TICKET AND BE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AND IN THE PROGRAM BOOK.
SPONSOR A SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE TWO FREE TICKETS AND BE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AND IN THE PROGRAM BOOK.
REGISTRATIONS ALSO ACCEPTED AT THE GAMES IN PAVILION C 3
Fiddling REGISTRATION begins in Pavilion C 3
FREE FIDDLE WORKSHOPS BEGIN AT 9:00 AM
SANCTIONED COMPETITION
FIDDLE EXHIBITION
Fiddling REGISTRATION begins in Pavilion C 3
FREE FIDDLE WORKSHOPS BEGIN AT 9:00 AM
SANCTIONED COMPETITION
FIDDLE EXHIBITION
2021 FIDDLING COMPETITION RESULTS
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY FIDDLER OF THE DAY AWARD
EMMA DORMAN
JUNIOR OPEN COMPETITION WINNER
BRIANNA COBBEY
2021 FIDDLING COMPETITORS
2021 SENIOR OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Emma Dorman
2nd PLACE: Allison McNight
3rd PLACE: Curt Hoganson
2nd PLACE: Allison McNight
3rd PLACE: Curt Hoganson
2021 JUNIOR OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Brianna Cobbey
2nd PLACE: Halie Ryan
3rd PLACE: Eilidh Fisher
4th PLACE: Emma Balega
2nd PLACE: Halie Ryan
3rd PLACE: Eilidh Fisher
4th PLACE: Emma Balega
2019 FIDDLING COMPETITION RESULTS
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY FIDDLER OF THE DAY AWARD
EMMA DORMAN
BRIANNA COBBEY JUNIOR OPEN COMPETITION WINNER
2019 SENIOR OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Emma Dorman
2nd PLACE: Allison McNight
3rd PLACE: Jerry Agin
2nd PLACE: Allison McNight
3rd PLACE: Jerry Agin
2019 JUNIOR OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Brianna Cobbey
2nd PLACE: Haley Ryan
2nd PLACE: Haley Ryan
2019 NOVICE CATEGORY
1st PLACE: Karen Shamir
2nd PLACE: Michael Nicholsen
3rd PLACE: Emma Balega
2nd PLACE: Michael Nicholsen
3rd PLACE: Emma Balega
2018 FIDDLING COMPETITION RESULTS
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY FIDDLER OF THE DAY AWARD
Emma Dorman
Emma Dorman
EMMA DORMAN
NOVICE CATEGORY
1st PLACE: Joshua Bartosky
2nd PLACE: Karen Shamir
3rd PLACE: Emma Balega
1st PLACE: Joshua Bartosky
2nd PLACE: Karen Shamir
3rd PLACE: Emma Balega
JOSHUA BARTOSKY
JUNIOR CATEGORY
1st PLACE: Emma Dorman
2nd PLACE: Tomer Shamir
3rd PLACE: Brianna Cobbey
OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Curt Hoganson
2nd PLACE: Jerry Agin
1st PLACE: Emma Dorman
2nd PLACE: Tomer Shamir
3rd PLACE: Brianna Cobbey
OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Curt Hoganson
2nd PLACE: Jerry Agin
CURT HOGANSON
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Emma Dorman
Tomer Shamir
Emma Dorman
Tomer Shamir
EMMA DORMAN
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TOMER SHAMIR
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FIDDLE CHALLENGE COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Brianna Cobbey
2nd PLACE: Emma Dorman
3rd PLACE: Curt Hoganson
1st PLACE: Brianna Cobbey
2nd PLACE: Emma Dorman
3rd PLACE: Curt Hoganson
BRIANNA COBBEY
2017 FIDDLING COMPETITION RESULTS
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY FIDDLER OF THE DAY AWARD
Tomer Shamir
BEST MARCH
Curt Hoganson
NOVICE CATEGORY
1st PLACE: Peter Van Osdol
JUNIOR CATEGORY
1st PLACE: Tomer Shamir
2nd PLACE: Emma Dorman
3rd PLACE: Will Dorman
OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Curt Hoganson
SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP WINNERS
Tomer Shamir
Emma Dorman
Tomer Shamir
BEST MARCH
Curt Hoganson
NOVICE CATEGORY
1st PLACE: Peter Van Osdol
JUNIOR CATEGORY
1st PLACE: Tomer Shamir
2nd PLACE: Emma Dorman
3rd PLACE: Will Dorman
OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Curt Hoganson
SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP WINNERS
Tomer Shamir
Emma Dorman
2017 FIDDLING COMPETITION WINNERS
From Left: Will Dorman 3rd place junior, Emma Dorman 2nd place junior, Melinda Crawford-Perttu judge, Peter Van Osdol 1st place novice, Tomer Shamir 1st place junior, Curt Hoganson 1st place open
2017 FIDDLER OF THE DAY
Melinda Crawford-Perttu and fiddler of the day Tomer Shamir
2016 FIDDLING RESULTS
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY FIDDLER OF THE DAY AWARD
Tomer Shamir
BEST STRATHSPEY & REEL
Emma Dorman
JUNIOR CATEGORY
1st PLACE: Tomer Shamir
2nd PLACE: Emma Dorman
OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Sue Tillotson
2nd PLACE: Curt Hoganson
3rd PLACE: Tom Summers
Tomer Shamir
BEST STRATHSPEY & REEL
Emma Dorman
JUNIOR CATEGORY
1st PLACE: Tomer Shamir
2nd PLACE: Emma Dorman
OPEN COMPETITION
1st PLACE: Sue Tillotson
2nd PLACE: Curt Hoganson
3rd PLACE: Tom Summers
Tomer Shamir and the Fiddler of the Day Trophy
Ed Pearlman with the 2016 Fiddling winners
