Rhode Island Fiddle Project

                                                                                                        August 22, 2014

Dear RI Fiddle Project Supporters & Friends,

Rachel and I would like to update you on the next stage of Rhode

Island Fiddle Project. And yes, there is a next stage!

We've been encouraged by our supporters, friends, and the Woodlawn

Community Center (where our classes are held) to continue the project

with a fee-based structure. Students will be able to access

scholarships and reduced fees as needed.

At the end of June, many of our students applied to keep one of the

Fiddle Project violins as their own. Their written responses were so

heartfelt, that it strengthened our resolve to continue a class for

these students.

Starting in September, I will be teaching once a week in the same

unique Fiddle Project style. Rachel will join us for a monthly group

workshop, and some big-picture planning, as well. The monthly group

session will be open to fiddle players of all ages and levels from

all over the area. Other instruments may be welcome as well; check

with us if you are interested. If you or someone you know would like

to participate, please let us know, and we'll keep you in the loop.

The group class will be on the first Thursday of the month, starting

Oct 2nd at 6:30pm.

Both the weekly and monthly gatherings will continue to build on our

vision of a fiddling community from a multitude of backgrounds and

generations,  brought together through the shared learning and

playing of fiddling and dancing traditions. If you are interested in

contributing to the scholarship fund for RI Fiddle Project students,

you can do so by donating through Community MusicWorks, with a memo

designating your gift for RIFP.

We are excited to see the next stage of the Fiddle Project unfold,

and hope you are too!

Sincerely,

Michelle Kaminsky

Co-Director

Rachel Panitch

Co-Director