Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association
Yuma's Territorial Chapter

Southwest Arizona's Original Old Time Fiddlers' association and the only one dedicated to the preservation and promotion of
Old Time Fiddling in accordance with the objectives of the
State and National Old Time Fiddlers' associations.

The Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Association is a non-profit organization whose objective is to preserve, promote and perpetuate the art of old time fiddling, to encourage all people, young and old, to develop their musical talents and afford them opportunities to perform in public, to hold jam sessions and other musical events, for the members own enjoyment and to educate the public on the values of old time fiddling. And to brighten and improve the lives of "shut-ins" and other needy people, by furnishing musical entertainment and performing other charitable, civic and community services.

Our History: Yuma's Territorial chapter of The Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association was started in 1999. The original members included Dennis Russell, Forrest Wolgamot, Jim Whitesell, Frank Pennock, Gene Cox, Delwin Anderson, Fuey Herring, Bertie Elliot Bob "Red Eagle" Colvin and Ben Lawler. They started it in order to encourage folks to take up the fiddle and so they would be able to find other folks interested in playing together and preserving this wonderful fiddle style. It wasn't long before they were playing and known all around town at public and private events. The chapter has in the past been the home of several great old time fiddlers of both younger and advanced age, but none the less advanced skills and some of the best young fiddlers in the region.

Please join us for our jams and feel free to contact us if you are interested in hiring us, playing with us or just finding out more about Old Time Fiddling!

For more information please contact Dan Levenson clawdan@clawdan.com
Please put YumaOTF in the subject line.

Join the Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association!
Download a membership form

Officers for 2012

President - Barbara Gay
Vice President - Dan Levenson
Secretary/Treasurer - Dorothy Barstad

Upcoming Public Performances and Jams

Future dates

These are perfomance dates.

The American Legion performances continue throughout the summer on the
Second Thursday each month from 5-7 PM

The Foothills Library Jam Performance has our last day for this season Tuesday May 1 and returns September 6, 2012 and will be
Every first Thursday 3-5 from September through May
at the
Foothills Branch of the Yuma Public Library
13226 E. South Frontage Road

Fiddlers' Jam Workshop 3-5 pm every third Tuesday September through May
returning September 18, 2012
at the
Foothills Branch of the Yuma Library
13226 E. South Frontage Road

Next Jam workshop - May 15, 2012
at the Foothills Branch of the Yuma Public Library (see below)
13226 E. South Frontage Road

Please note this is a jam and workshop not a performance.
Acoustic stringed instruments only. All levels welcome.
(No drums, keyboard, percussion or electric instruments please).
More details here!

Acoustic stringed instruments only --- Guests always welcome but
please consider joining our organization.

Worthen Memorial Fiddle Contest

Click here to see this years winners!

Stay tuned for 2013 Dates

Co-Sponsored by the Yuma Jacees, The Worthen Family and
The Territorial Chapter of the Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association

Dry Camping - donations requested
Arrival starting Tuesday; Open Jamming

More info, Rules, Prizes, Judges bios click here

Help us spread the word! Download a poster

Download an Entry Form with Rules

Hotel link for Yuma

Directions!

Links to other fiddlecentric events

This site last updated and © May 2, 2012 by Dan Levenson Old Time Music