Elementary students learn to fiddle at workshop
Washington Elementary students performed a "Swamp Rock" story and tune after learning through lessons at Fiddle Camp.
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Kelly Thibodeaux, a musician in Oregon with over 40 years of experience, is pictured in the background teaching students to play using rhythm.
A Washington Elementary student takes part in Fiddle Camp.
SANDPOINT — After just a few lessons, Washington Elementary students had the chance to perform on the fiddle.
Fiddle Camp took place during the last two weeks of May, providing the opportunity for students to learn about an instrument, gain new skills, and showcase those skills to others.
Kelly Thibodeaux, a musician in Oregon with over 40 years of experience, is originally from Baton Rouge, La. He is the lead performer in his band, Etouffee, which “combines red hot fiddle, shufflin' rhythm and blues, and kickin' Southern rock to create an exciting new sound known as Swamp Rock,” his website said. He also travels to different schools to teach the workshop. He
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