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String Band with Jill Newton
String Band welcomes new members! Come and enjoy Main Street Arts’ longest running educational class. String Band is Main Street Arts’ longest running educational class, which meets every Wednesday afternoon from 5 to 6:30. Musicians at any level are invited to come and enjoy playing traditional fiddle and dance tunes from around the world. New England, French Canadian, Celtic, and Scandinavian tunes are all included in its ever expanding repertoire. Some members prefer to learn by ear, but most appreciate having the music printed out. The String Band enjoys playing for family dances, and over the years has played for many Main Street Arts events and fundraisers. All string instruments are welcome.
Newcomers may attend a complementary class to check it out. |
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Jill Newton Jill Newton has been fiddling for square and contra dances and festive occasions since the early 70’s, and has led the Main Street Arts String Band since its inception in the mid 90’s. She has a vast repertoire of traditional tunes, mainly with French Canadian, Celtic and Scandinavian roots. She is the president of the Northeast Fiddlers Assoc, and has played in the Windham Philharmonic (formerly the Windham Orchestra) for more than 50 years. She is a retired math teacher and a beekeeper.
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