Posted by Sue Bechler (March mentor) on March 11, 2008 at 09:56:11:
In Reply to: FIDDLE CLUB QUESTIONS posted by Nicole on March 09, 2008 at 00:15:03:
Hi,Nicole, Sorry for the double post. Tried to edit, got two entries. I e-mailed Stephanie to remove one, so we'll see. // I agree with "big D" about the beginner Fiddle Phil book, a recent addition to that set. The first volume is a great piece of work, but is more suitable to junior high kids, at least of my acquaintance. These things tend to catch on, so the Fiddle Phil. or Encore books might work for your age level once you have a club with a history, if you set it up so that younger players and the grade level you recruit from hear your group and become acquainted with your initial repertoire. A solid text for you to read is Julie Lyonn Lieberman's "Alternative Styles:the New Curriculum", from Amadeus Press, 2004. Comes with a great CD,too. $24.95. Sue