Fiddling
with
Hadley Castille & Sarah Jayde Williams
Instructors: 
Hadley J. Castille and Sarah Jayde Williams
Level: Hadley J. Castille: Advanced
Level: Sarah Jayde Williams: Beginner
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Demo Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Class Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jam Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: On the Frederick Stage IN Town Market Rural Arts Centre
FEES:
I. Demo 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (FREE)
II. Classes 11. A.m. To 12:30 p.m. ($10)
III. Jam 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (FREE)
Course Description: Join the legendary Haldley J. Castille and the gifted Sarah Jayde Williams in a Saturday fiddle workshop, open to everyone from beginners to advanced students. Beginners will enjoy a basic introduction to playing the fiddle.
Intermediate to Advanced students will be introduced to Cajun Waltz and Cajun Swing fiddle. You will also learn bowing techniques which gives the waltz that special feel. Learn about the Cajun Shuffle and Hoakim bowing also known as the double shuffle. Castille will also introduce students to Double stops and will show participants how to transition between playing melody and rhythm. Learn from the best in this unique workshop!
About Hadley J. Castille:
Hadley J. Castille is one of the finest exponents of authentic south Louisiana Cajun fiddle music. His incredible gift of expression and musical interpretations of turn-of-the-century songs, along with a swing-influenced sound, captures both heart and soul and creates an intoxicating blend of both the traditional and the contemporary. With rhythm driven two-steps, old time waltzes and award winning original compositions written by he and his son, Blake, this musical gumbo captivates and electrifies audiences worldwide.
About Sarah Jayde Williams
Grandaughter of Hadley J. Castille, Sarah Jayde Williams in not only a talented fiddler, but is also a fine vocalist who sings fluently in both Cajun French and English.
