BIG ROCK FIDDLERS


Mission:
To bring traditional old-time fiddle music to the youth of Spokane, to help foster a lasting community of traditional music players, to support young people's well being through patient, clear teaching, and to provide access to this rich part of our American heritage.  

Goals:
-give students a clear understanding of what old-time music is, as well as
the ability to distinguish between various types of traditional fiddle music
- help develop students ability to learn by ear
- to create a comfortable and fun learning environment where students are
encouraged to research different fiddlers, tunes, and regional styles while
being guided and supported
- to help preserve and enliven in this part of our American heritage, while
building awareness around our country's history
- to empower students through their learning of specific technical skills,
through performance opportunities, community building and engagement, and
self expression
-to work on playing with a group of musicians    

Notes about the program:
-Students must already have a basic knowledge of how to play their
instrument. 
-Old-time music is fun! Come with an open mind, and the idea that it's ok for
everyone to be where they are in their learning. This is a supportive
environment. 
-The program is cumulative, so good attendance is necessary for a successful
learning experience.

- This program is for ages 7-18, and admittance depends on skill level.

 

Session Dates and Pricing:

- Spring Session: Every Thursday evening, for 7 weeks. The dates: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, and 6/6. The last night is a jam session with snacks!

- Classes are held at Plum Tree School, on the south hill.

- Each class is from 7-8:30. Students should arrive ten minutes early to get set up and tuned.

- Tuition for Spring Session is $77 per student. Payment is accepted in check, and should be made in full on or before the first day of the session, April 25th. 

- Checks can be mailed to 2214 W College ave, apt 2, Spokane, WA, 99201, and made out to Sally Jablonsky.

- Inquire about partial and full scholarships.

- Siblings get a %15 discount on a second tuition.

- Pay it forward! Inquire about contributing to our scholarship fund.

 

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       Born and raised on a farm just south of Spokane, Washington, Sally Jablonsky has been immersed in traditional old-time fiddling and other styles for 26 years. 

       Since she was 15, Sally has taught fiddle to all ages of people, privately as well as group lessons. She has taught and performed at the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes in Port Townsend, the Missoula Old-time Social, the Olympia Old-time Music festival, Lady of the Lake Dance camps in Idaho, and the Portland Old-time Music Gathering. Jablonsky is dedicated to preserving and carrying on the American past time of oldtime music.  
      Sally has played, recorded and toured with Rabbit Foot Stringband, Dry and Dusty, and the Misty Mountain Pony Club. When she's not fiddling around, Sally paints, draws, and sculpts. She holds a BFA in Illustration (2013) from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon.

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"The Big Rock Fiddlers was initially a kids fiddle group started in 1995 by my parents. It was named after the Rocks of Sharon, colloquially known as Big Rock, which could be seen from the family farm. I have fond memories of playing tunes with other kids out in the sun, with fields all around, and Big Rock sitting like a giant, just up the hill."

 

 

 

To join the Big Rock Fiddlers, or to inquire about

private lessons

 CONTACT: sally.jablonsky@gmail

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