Memories of 2003
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The 29th Annual State of Tennessee Old-Time Fiddlers'
Championships, held at our new venue of Rossview High School in
Clarksville, Tennessee, was a huge success. Everyone enjoyed our new location,
which features plenty of parking, a new state-of-the-art theater, and a friendly
atmosphere. A record number of talented musicians and dancers, both young and
young-at-heart, raised the level of competition to new heights.
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Tad Bourne awards the prize for the Fiddle-Off
Championship to Daniel Carwile, winner of the Randy Howard Memorial
Trophy and the 2003 State of Tennessee Old-Time Fiddle Champion! |
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 Joel
Whittinghill (left) and music judge Fred Duggin (right) kick-off the
2003 event by playing the National Anthem. |
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Kenny York (left) and Mark Hawkins
(right) of War Babies Productions did a fine job providing the PA
system for the weekend. |
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The folks at Registration & Information
helped keep the event running smoothly. |
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 Local
Boy Scout troops were on-hand all weekend to help in any way they
were needed. |
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The Dobro contest drew more competitors than
years past, with Rich Arnold (above) emerging as the winner.
1st Place - Rich Arnold
2nd Place - Jennifer Kennedy
3rd Place - Tony Rothrock |
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Considered by many to be the seminal Blue Grass
instrument, the Blue Grass Banjo competition is always a crowd
favorite.
1st Place - Kurt Stevenson
2nd Place - Tony Rothrock
3rd Place - Dan Smithey |
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As the defining instrument of Blue Grass Music and the
instrument played by the father of Blue Grass Music, Bill Monroe,
the Mandolin competition is always hotly contested. This year's
contest, with a record number of players, was certainly no exception.
1st Place - Joel Whittinghill
2nd Place - Matt Raum
3rd Place - Tony Rothrock |
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Music judges Chris Bozung (left), John
Doubler (center), and Fred Duggin (right) mark their ballots. |
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A record number of contestants also entered 2003's Guitar
competition, and the level of musicianship displayed was consistently
excellent.
1st Place - Adam Wright
2nd Place - Tyler Grant
3rd Place - Kyle Reeder |
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After a hiatus of many years, the Old-Time Band
competition made a welcome return in 2003. Much anticipation and good
participation from Tennessee's active Old-Time music community made for
a memorable event.
1st Place - Lewis Taylor Band
2nd Place - Mel Mac Lickers
3rd Place - Harpeth River Ramblers |
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