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.

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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

Special Performers at September and October Jams
September 7: Noel Monteleone
October 5: Erin Schrader
Come and hear these great fiddlers perform at the jam.

7^th Annual SCVFA Youth Fiddle Contest
Sunday, November 2, 2008
More information and registration forms available soon.

Our Events page provides details about upcoming SCVFA events.

Upcoming Jams

September Jam and Open Mike
Sunday September 7, 2008 jam and open mike, 1-5pm at Hoover Middle School

Special performance by powerhouse old-time fiddler Noel Monteleone

Stage and entrance will be back in the cafeteria.

October Jam and Open Mike
Sunday October 5, 2008 jam and open mike, 1-5pm at Hoover Middle School

Special performance by 1998 U.S. Irish Fiddle Champion and NPR recording artist Erin Schrader

Stage and entrance in the cafeteria.

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.