In honor of St. Patrick's Day this month, we are learning "The Irish Washerwoman". Along with the Irish Washerwoman, we will learn "Gary Owen" and "Pop! Goes the Weasel". There are many versions of how "Pop! Goes the Weasel" came about, but I like this one. I recently stopped by Cove Fort on my way to St. George and they actually had a weasel. No, not the animal, but a tool that was used for winding the yarn they made into skeins. After the yarn went around 30 times, that was a skein and the weasel "popped" up, indicating it was done.
We will learn a new fiddle song every month so we will be ready for our Fiddle Program at the end of summer. We are also working toward a solo recital in late spring. Remember: Suzuki said "only practice on the days you eat!"
So if we don't eat, we don't have to practice? Sounds like a fair trade!
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