The VFO will perform its 20th Anniversary Concert by honoring current and past music directors. Traditional music that makes you want to dance and sing is uplifting and uniting, especially in times of hardship. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to Barre and Montpelier Flood Relief.

Sarah Hotchkiss, who started the VFO, the first statewide fiddle orchestra, in 2003 will be the guest soloist accompanied by her husband, John Mowad, who composed the tunes they will play with the orchestra, including "Veefer Swing #2" which he wrote for the orchestra's 10th anniversary.

The orchestra will also honor its previous director, David Kaynor, by performing several of his tunes. David took over when Sarah retired in 2013. Susan Reid joined the orchestra and became the assistant music director. The concert will feature 3 lively tunes composed by Susan as well, including an aptly named walking tune "Warm in Winter".

Peter Macfarlane became the Music Director in 2020 following David's retirement. The orchestra will play several of Peter's compositions and he has written a Rag for the orchestra's 20th Anniversary Concert entitled "To Twenty More".

For more information visit: www.vermontfiddleorchestra.org.

Event Info

Jan 2, 2025, 6 to 9 PM

Jan 3, 2025, 7 to 9 PM

Jan 5, 2025, 3 to 5 PM