Perform and listen in the main hall, or join the jam circles outside.
Just learning? No problem! Come on out and join the circle.
Some are fast, some are slow. All are friendly. No pressure!
Here are a couple of PDFs from a previous beginners’ circle:
Soldier’s Joy sheet music video
Seneca Square Dance sheet music video
CSOTFA’s jam book, The Backup Book, was compiled by District 6 and is available for $20 at our jam.
Also, check out the list of commonly played tunes and songs.
Newsletter
Members receive the newsletter monthly. Browse a recent issue of our newsletter, Baystrings (pdf).
(Hey, the Baystrings could change your life!)
Become a Member Today
Annual dues are $20 for head of household, $2 each for partner and children. Make checks payable to CSOTFA District 9.
Contact Carl Brown at tooctb@aol.com or call him at 510-278-7180 for the mailing address.
President (vacant)
Vice-President Todd Townsend
Secretary Steve Goldfield
Treasurers Jean Kalvig
Membership Karen Misenhimer
District Advisors John Durbin, Ruth Allerton, Frank Fox
District Director Bob Palasek
Newsletter Todd Townsend
Website Steve Goldfield
The California State Old Time Fiddlers Association (CSOTFA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Old Time Fiddling. The organization conducts an Old Time Fiddle Contest each March in Oroville, California.
CSOFTA District 9 is proud to be part of this statewide organization. Find a Jam in your area!
District 1 – Oroville District 3 – Tehachapi District 4 – Los Angeles District 5 – Sacramento District 6 – Redding District 7 – San Diego District 8 – Santa Barbara District 9 – Castro Valley District 10 – Cloverdale