The Official Alabama
State Fiddling Championship
Presented by GEICO
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Panoply Arts Festival
Huntsville, Alabama
Von Braun Center South Hall
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At The Arts Council, we are very excited about hosting the Official Alabama State Fiddling Championship, presented by GEICO, at the Panoply Arts Festival once again! Representative Mike Ball has agreed to co-chair this event along with local dentist and fiddle legend, Dr. Mark Ralph. Dr. Ralph is well known throughout the fiddle world as a strong competitor, respected judge, and excellent musician, having won numerous contests, including the Tennessee State Contest, The Walnut Valley Championship, and the Tennessee Valley Fiddlers Convention in Athens, AL. Representative Mike Ball spearheaded the resolution through the House which created the Official State Fiddling Championship event.
This competition is open to contestants from across the nation. It consists of five total categories: four amateur levels divided by age and one Master Fiddler level open to all ages. Each category offers five monetary prizes and trophies, and the winner of the “Master Fiddler” level will be awarded a cash prize of $1000, along with the Official Alabama State Championship Governor’s Cup.
If you don't feel like entering but still would love to participate, just bring your instrument and jam with the musicians. Pre-registration/application forms for 2010 are available HERE!
For reference, below is the typical schedule
for the Fiddling Championship.
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10:00 a.m. Registration
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10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
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11:00 a.m. Jr.-Jr. Division
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($150-100-75-50-25)
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12:30 p.m. Jr. Division
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($150-100-75-50-25)
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2:00 p.m. Master Division Preliminaries
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4:00 p.m. Adult Division
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($150-100-75-50-25)
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5:30 p.m. Senior Division
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($150-100-75-50-25)
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7:00 p.m. Master Division Finals
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($1000-700-500-300-150)
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8:00 p.m. Award Ceremony
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* Times may vary.
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Over $5,000 in prize money and trophies is awarded
among the five categories. Get your application in early!
WINNERS —Panoply 2010’s “Official Alabama State Fiddling Championship,” presented by GEICO!
Junior-Junior Division (12 & Under)
Emma Dejarnette from Snellville, GA
Junior Division (13-16)
Tyler White from Rienzi, MS
Adult Division (17 – 59)
Marcia Denton from Murfreesboro, TN
Senior Division (60 & Over)
Wayne Carter from Aberdeen, MS
“Master Division” was awarded to Maddie Denton from Murfreesboro, TN. Denton was Panoply’s Official Alabama State Fiddling Champion in 2009, as well.
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