The Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of traditional types of American music such as old-time, bluegrass and gospel music, as played on the fiddle and other acoustic stringed instruments.

HILARY COLE

Come join us at Hoover Middle School in San Jose, CA for our next monthly jamboree! Monthly jams are held on the first Sunday of each month from 1 PM to 5 PM.

SCVFA Beginners' Circle

The Beginners' Circle slow jam has been a popular part of our monthly jam. Each month one of our experienced musicians leads a slow-jam group, playing tunes we've announced plus other tunes suggested by the participants. Slow play usually starts around 2pm. (The schedule sometimes changes depending on the day's other activities. See the Events Page for current information .)

Bring your acoustic instrument (not just fiddles!) and practice playing with a group, learn some new tunes, and pick up tips on jamming, and make some new friends. See the Beginners' Page for more information, including sheet music and audio files for many of the tunes we've done.

Special Events

July & August Jams in the Park
The July and August jams will be held in the park adjacent to the Municipal Rose Garden, located on Naglee Ave. at Garden, just two blocks from our usual Hoover School location. Free admission.

Bring a picnic if you like (barbeques are available in the park), and come to jam or just to listen. Come early and reserve a table!

(Note: No sound equipment or open-mic performances at these jams.)

Our Events page provides details about upcoming SCVFA events.

Upcoming Jams

Sunday July 6, 2008 Jam in the Park
The July 6 jam will be held in the park adjacent to the Municipal Rose Garden, located on Naglee Ave. at Garden, just two blocks from our usual Hoover School location. Free admission.

Bring a picnic if you like (barbeques are available in the park), and come to jam or just to listen. Come early and reserve a table!

(Note: We will not have our usual open-mic performances at this jam.)

Sunday August 3, 2008 Jam in the Park
We have so much fun at our annual July Jam in the Park that we will also hold our August 3 jam in the park adjacent to the Municipal Rose Garden, located on Naglee Ave. at Garden, just two blocks from our usual Hoover School location. Free admission.

Bring a picnic if you like (barbeques are available in the park), and come to jam or just to listen. Come early and reserve a table!

(No open-mic performances at this jam.)

See our Events Page for more information about upcoming SCVFA events.

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The SCVFA is a California non-profit corporation, registered with the Calfornia Registry of Charitable Trusts.

We are classified by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3). Donations to the SCVFA can generally be deducted from the donor's Federal (and often state) income tax. Consult your tax advisor about your specific situation.