Fall 2022

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In August, I competed at the Canadian Grand Masters competition in Winnipeg. I had a fantastic time meeting fiddlers in person for the first time and spending a weekend getting to play with some of the best fiddlers in Canada. For those who haven’t seen the video of my set on Facebook, here it is:

I also had the delight in September to receive a MusiCounts Amplify Scholarship. MusiCounts is associated with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and the JUNO Awards. It’s an honour to be one of only 11 recipients, and the only Nova Scotian. The Pictou Advocate covered the story and is viewable online.

For those looking forward to the Christmas season, you can check out Calvin Vollrath’s Fiddle Jubilee’s Christmas Special on December 4th – I am excited to be a special guest.

Published by Amelia Parker

Champion fiddler, highland dancer, violinist, and step dancer from Nova Scotia. Amelia has been fiddling since the age of 5 and dancing since she can walk. Her talents have lead her across North America, including the first International Gathering of Highland Dance (Orlando), Edinboro Highland Games, and Sunday Night Shenanigans. She also enjoys the stage, with appearances in the Voyage (Pictou), the Advent Show (Halifax), BBC's Great British Railroad Journey (UK), and local school plays (Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, and Charlie Buckets in the musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

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