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Fiddle about

Fiddle about

VHS

Calvin Vollrath describes the very distinct Metis style of fiddling and compares it to other styles of fiddling. With special guest composer/fiddler John Arcand, Calvin Vollrath demonstrates Metis style of fiddling played at its very best. The video also features John Arcand fiddling for Metis dancers Joy Aubichon and Tim Laframboise as they demonstrate jigging steps used in competition.

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Fiddling
Métis Songs and music
Red River jig
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Description:
1 videocassette (28 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in
Target Audience Note:
General
Notes:
VHS
Licensed for public performance
Program was made possible through the assistance of Saskatchewan Communications Network and SaskFilm
Director: Donald List; writer Sandy Cameron
Calvin Vollrath, John Arcand, Joy Aubichon and Tim Laframboise. Narrator: Sherry Farrell-Racette
Control Number:
661609
Other Authors:
Arcand, John
Aubichon, Joy
Birdsong Communications, Ltd
Farrell Racette, Sherry
Laframboise, Tim
List, Donald
Vollrath, Calvin
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