The Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Association (“WROTFA”) exists to encourage, foster and develop an appreciation of Old Time Music in a spirit of friendship, and to preserve this musical heritage for our generation and for future generations to enjoy. Those future generations are very important to our Association.

Donna Ingram instructs a group of Adult Beginners.   This class is best suited to adult beginners who can play at least one simple tune on the fiddle, showing some knowledge of the strings and the bow.

Troy Gates leads a group of Intermediate players, moving on from beginners, or players wanting to broaden their repertoire and/or enhance their playing. In addition to learning great Old-Tyme fiddle standards, part of the focus on this class is helping players gain confidence to play in jam-circle settings. You can check out Troy's YouTube channel for samples of Troy's wide repertoire.

The Wild Rose Fiddlers Association is very pleased to announce the addition of a 3rd class, "Advanced" with Rod Olstad as the instructor. 

Focus in all sessions is to learn by ear, but music notation is usually available.

Classes are held on Monday nights at Pleasantview Hall (10860 57 Ave NW):

• January February and March
• April, May and June
• July and August - NO CLASSES
• Sept, Oct, Nov and December

See information below on each of these classes.

Do you have a junior person interested in fiddling:
Some of the instructors which are presently offering fiddle lessons for juniors are listed on our website at
https://www.wildrosefiddlers.org/contact-us/fiddle-instructors/

For the fiddle classes, as a prerequisite, please ensure you come to class with a functioning fiddle, bow and strings.  If you need assistance in getting your fiddle in proper working order, check out the music store listing on our membership page       /www.wildrosefiddlers.org/membership/

FIDDLE CLASSES for fall 2026 start September 14, with class times below.
Prices are remaining the same; an excellent deal given the calibre of our instructors.

CLASS                                                         START TIME
Adult Beginner                                                   6:00  to 7:00pm

Novice Intermediate                                           7:15 to 8:15 pm

Advanced                                                            8:30 to 9:30 pm.

NOTE:  If you so choose, you can attend more than one class type by paying for each class.

** Students are encouraged to enjoy refreshments after class, and join in the Jam Circle which restarts at 8:30. 

LOCATION for above classes:  Pleasantview Community Hall, 10860 - 57 Avenue Edmonton (you will then be directed to the Marshall Centre which is the smaller building located on same parking lot.

COST for Adult Beginner or Novice Intermediate or Advanced  is a   Prepayment of $75 and a current membership with WROTFA is required.

https://www.wildrosefiddlers.org/membership/#membership-form.

Prepayment can be sent via e-transfer to Treasurer@wildrosefiddlers.org  or at the hall.  This prepayment includes sitting in on the fiddle jams held every Monday in the main hall after class - so please join us - get to know your fellow musicians.

The main hall opens at approximately 6:30 p.m. with the regular “round the circle” jam session starting at 7:00 p.m.  There is a break for socializing from 8 to 8:30; the circle jam session will continue in the main hall until 10 pm and you are invited to stay.

Guests are welcome to attend the entire evening in the Pleasantview Community Hall by paying a nightly donation of $5.   The nightly admission for class attendees is already included in your prepayment.