The Sandbridge Old-Time Fiddle Retreat!!
In-person and zooming
Spring, 2025
The 2024 Fiddle Retreat was the best ever! With 18 players in person from GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, WI, and FL plus folks zooming! If you are interested in attending, please register (do not send deposit). Contact Ken with other questions.
Tuesday, April 8 through Saturday, April 12, 2025
The Sandbridge Old-time Fiddle Retreat - The Sandfiddlers of Sandbridge!
In-Person and Zooming
For the last 10+ years at Sandbridge, I have given informal fiddle lessons during the dulcimer weeks. We now hold a mini-Sandbridge fiddle retreat!!
WHEN: Tuesday April 8, 2025 - Saturday April 12, 2025. Early arrival for a small extra fee: Monday after 2:00 p.m. Otherwise arrive Tuesday any time after 11:00 a.m. First session is Tuesday mid-afternoon (3:00-5:00 p.m.); Wed - Thu from 9:30-12, 2-4:30; jamming and optional review sessions in the evening.
Fri 9:30-12 class; jamming Friday afternoon plus a bonus session. Check out on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. We do a lot of jamming! Pickleball, spike ball, ping pong, cards, visiting the wildlife preserve, bird-watching and more!
WHAT: A 3.5 day retreat for intermediate old-time fiddle! Bowing patterns; left-hand techniques; adding chords; applying chord theory to learn and process tunes; simple backup ideas; repertoire; altered tunings; lots of jamming and much more!
WHO: Intermediate level fiddle players – typically 12-18 players (spouses welcome).
WHERE: Sandbridge VA – just south of Virginia Beach.
LODGING: We will stay in a 12-bedroom oceanfront house (See Oceanfront Villa) and a 9-bedroom (7 master suites) oceanfront house nearby (Queen O'Sea). Most participants will stay in private rooms but there are some shared rooms available.
CHEF: We typically have a chef assuming enrollment is sufficient (it always has been). Our chef prepares meals for Tuesday through Thursday dinner. All food is covered by the workshop except for Friday night. We usually either go out or do carryout.
FEE: $910 for sharing a room; $1130 private room. Spouse/guest may attend for additional $450. This covers lodging, food and the workshop. If enrollment is sufficient, we may have a chef to prepare our dinners for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday night dinner is not covered by the workshop. Rooming will be a mix of mostly private with some sharing (if desired) with no more than two to a room. Zoom fee: $550
Deposit due: Nov 15
Payment Full payment by Jan 15.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for those needing help. Contact Ken directly.
CONTACT: Ken at 410-746-8387 or [email protected]
5 ways to pay: Payment may be made by check, echeck, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or credit card. The "Paypal to a friend" option works great!! But be sure to fund your account FIRST to avoid fees.
Venmo: @ken-kolodner
Zelle: [email protected]
Check - mail a payment to:
Ken Kolodner
3806 Fenchurch Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Call Ken to pay by credit card (a $35 service fee will be added)
PayPal: [email protected] (not [email protected]). Please choose "friends and family." You are responsible for covering all PayPal fees.
Cancellation Policy: All payments are non-refundable.
Workshop fee may be partially refunded only if your spot can be filled. I encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. PLEASE get travel insurance. It is not expensive and protects your investment.
Ken evaluates all applicants for acceptance into the workshop.
TUNES FROM PREVIOUS FIDDLE RETREATS
Key of D
Belle of Lexington
Green Willis
Half Irish (D mix)
Kiowa Special
Lost Indian (ADAE)
Martha Campbell
Oyster Girl
Porter's Reel
Rabbit in the Pea Patch (D)
Rachel
Railroading through the Rocky Mountains (D)
Rush and the Pepper
Rye Straw
Shuckin the Brush (ADAE)
Key of A (AEAE)
Black Eyed Suzie
Buffalo Gals
Calico Billy in the Lowground (AEAC#)
Chips and Sauce
Elzic's Farewell
Five Miles of Ellen Wood
Happy Hollow (AEAC#)
Indian on a Stump (AEAC#)
Money in Both Pockets
Old Horse and Buggy
Sweet Nell
Who's Gonna Talk to Dinah?
Key of G
Cluck Old Hen
Going Down to Cairo
Golden Ticket
Hell Broke Loose in Georgia
Henry King's Reel
Hollow Poplar
Home Town Band
Jeff City
Jenny Lynn
Moon Behind the Hill
No Corn on Tygart
Shippingport
Smoke Above the Clouds
Stambaugh's Waltz
Key of C
The Fun's All Over
The Sandbridge Old-time Fiddle Retreat - The Sandfiddlers of Sandbridge!
In-Person and Zooming
For the last 10+ years at Sandbridge, I have given informal fiddle lessons during the dulcimer weeks. We now hold a mini-Sandbridge fiddle retreat!!
WHEN: Tuesday April 8, 2025 - Saturday April 12, 2025. Early arrival for a small extra fee: Monday after 2:00 p.m. Otherwise arrive Tuesday any time after 11:00 a.m. First session is Tuesday mid-afternoon (3:00-5:00 p.m.); Wed - Thu from 9:30-12, 2-4:30; jamming and optional review sessions in the evening.
Fri 9:30-12 class; jamming Friday afternoon plus a bonus session. Check out on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. We do a lot of jamming! Pickleball, spike ball, ping pong, cards, visiting the wildlife preserve, bird-watching and more!
WHAT: A 3.5 day retreat for intermediate old-time fiddle! Bowing patterns; left-hand techniques; adding chords; applying chord theory to learn and process tunes; simple backup ideas; repertoire; altered tunings; lots of jamming and much more!
WHO: Intermediate level fiddle players – typically 12-18 players (spouses welcome).
WHERE: Sandbridge VA – just south of Virginia Beach.
LODGING: We will stay in a 12-bedroom oceanfront house (See Oceanfront Villa) and a 9-bedroom (7 master suites) oceanfront house nearby (Queen O'Sea). Most participants will stay in private rooms but there are some shared rooms available.
CHEF: We typically have a chef assuming enrollment is sufficient (it always has been). Our chef prepares meals for Tuesday through Thursday dinner. All food is covered by the workshop except for Friday night. We usually either go out or do carryout.
FEE: $910 for sharing a room; $1130 private room. Spouse/guest may attend for additional $450. This covers lodging, food and the workshop. If enrollment is sufficient, we may have a chef to prepare our dinners for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday night dinner is not covered by the workshop. Rooming will be a mix of mostly private with some sharing (if desired) with no more than two to a room. Zoom fee: $550
Deposit due: Nov 15
Payment Full payment by Jan 15.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for those needing help. Contact Ken directly.
CONTACT: Ken at 410-746-8387 or [email protected]
5 ways to pay: Payment may be made by check, echeck, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or credit card. The "Paypal to a friend" option works great!! But be sure to fund your account FIRST to avoid fees.
Venmo: @ken-kolodner
Zelle: [email protected]
Check - mail a payment to:
Ken Kolodner
3806 Fenchurch Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Call Ken to pay by credit card (a $35 service fee will be added)
PayPal: [email protected] (not [email protected]). Please choose "friends and family." You are responsible for covering all PayPal fees.
Cancellation Policy: All payments are non-refundable.
Workshop fee may be partially refunded only if your spot can be filled. I encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. PLEASE get travel insurance. It is not expensive and protects your investment.
Ken evaluates all applicants for acceptance into the workshop.
TUNES FROM PREVIOUS FIDDLE RETREATS
Key of D
Belle of Lexington
Green Willis
Half Irish (D mix)
Kiowa Special
Lost Indian (ADAE)
Martha Campbell
Oyster Girl
Porter's Reel
Rabbit in the Pea Patch (D)
Rachel
Railroading through the Rocky Mountains (D)
Rush and the Pepper
Rye Straw
Shuckin the Brush (ADAE)
Key of A (AEAE)
Black Eyed Suzie
Buffalo Gals
Calico Billy in the Lowground (AEAC#)
Chips and Sauce
Elzic's Farewell
Five Miles of Ellen Wood
Happy Hollow (AEAC#)
Indian on a Stump (AEAC#)
Money in Both Pockets
Old Horse and Buggy
Sweet Nell
Who's Gonna Talk to Dinah?
Key of G
Cluck Old Hen
Going Down to Cairo
Golden Ticket
Hell Broke Loose in Georgia
Henry King's Reel
Hollow Poplar
Home Town Band
Jeff City
Jenny Lynn
Moon Behind the Hill
No Corn on Tygart
Shippingport
Smoke Above the Clouds
Stambaugh's Waltz
Key of C
The Fun's All Over