{"id":8278,"date":"2016-05-21T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2016-05-21T11:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/?p=8278"},"modified":"2016-05-24T10:18:53","modified_gmt":"2016-05-24T14:18:53","slug":"canadas-national-fiddling-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/?p=8278","title":{"rendered":"Canada’s National Fiddling Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cCelebrate with your favourite fiddle musicians\u201d urges CGMFA<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Saturday, May 21st is National Fiddling Day, and Canadians are encouraged to enjoy this day set aside to recognize both the historical and contemporary importance of fiddle music in Canada.<\/p>\n

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The Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association (CGMFA) is a national organization that is devoted to the preservation and advancement of the art of Canadian fiddling. This year it is orchestrating National Fiddling Day celebrations for the country\u2019s fiddling fraternity and for Canadians\u2019 fondness of fiddle music.<\/p>\n

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\u201dWe expect hundreds of fiddlers across the country to perform on Saturday in jams and public shows and, collectively, we will shine a spotlight on Canada\u2019s rich fiddling legacy,\u201d says Graham Sheppard, CGMFA President. \u201cFrom coast to coast, fiddle musicians represent Canada\u2019s diversity and the many different styles of their fiddle music reflect each region\u2019s richness and soul.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor more than three centuries Canadians have gathered and enjoyed fiddles at pubs, kitchen parties and c\u00e8ilidhs, in church basements, around campfires and at square dances. Fiddle music has had, and continues to have a profound influence on Canadian musical culture and identity. Today, Canadian fiddlers are known around the world for our expressive, melodic music.\u201d<\/p>\n

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On the May 21st weekend, fiddle groups across the country are hosting local jams and public shows.\u00a0 Canadians are encouraged to attend a fiddle performance and share their experience on social media with the #nationalfiddlingday hashtag. Mr. Sheppard urges all, \u201cGet out and celebrate National Fiddling Day with your favourite music.\u201d<\/p>\n

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National Fiddling Day Photo Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: #nationalfiddlingday<\/a><\/p>\n

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About the CGMFA<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association is devoted to the preservation and advancement of the art of Canadian fiddling by raising awareness of and appreciation for all styles of Canadian fiddling. The Association proudly promotes Canada\u2019s National Fiddling Day recognizing the country\u2019s fiddlers, their groups and the community as a whole. It also hosts an annual national competition that provides well-deserved recognition to Canada’s top fiddlers. The CGMFA is a national arts service organization with charitable status.<\/p>\n

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Visit www.canadiangrandmasters.ca, check #nationalfiddlingday and join the party on May 21.<\/p>\n

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In Ottawa, we are celebrating with a giant fiddle jam at City Hall. Join us for the fun!<\/p>\n

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Chris George, providing reliable PR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer or experienced communicator? 613-983-0801 @<\/em> CG&A COMMUNICATIONS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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