Memories of 2003
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The Beginner Fiddle competition saw 35 players
age 16 & under compete for the chance to play for the Tennessee
championship.
1st Place - John Boulware
2nd Place - Tyler Andal
3rd Place - Joseph Alexander |
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Accomplished fiddler Mike Smart (center) joined
music judges Chris Bozung (left) and Fred Duggin (right)
to judge the fiddle competitions. |
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The Harmonica competition is always a
crowd-pleaser!
1st Place - Lewis Taylor
2nd Place - Ken Tenpenny
3rd Place - Ronnie Murphy |
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Clarksville Mayor Don Trotter was on-hand
Saturday to pledge the City of Clarksville's continued support of the
State of Tennessee Old-Time Fiddlers' Championships, and to remind us
all to pray for our troops overseas. |
The Junior Fiddle competition often produces
the state champion fiddler and is one of the most highly-competitive
events of the weekend. The 2003 contest was no exception, with the
top three finishers consisting of the 2001, 2002 & 2003 Tennessee
State Champions.
1st Place - Daniel Carwile
2nd Place - Mark Ralph
3rd Place - Bethany Dick |
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| Stage Manager June Porter
(left) and Event Co-Chairperson Mary Durrett (2nd from left) help
keep the backstage area running smoothly. |
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June Porter (left)
discusses stage management strategy with Event Co-Chairs Tad Bourne
(center) and Mary Durrett (right). |
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Tad Bourne and Mary Durrett wait in the
wings while the judges complete their scores. |
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The Old-Time Banjo competition always draws
good participation from our large and active Old-Time music community.
Competition was stiff as always, with veteran players going head-to-head
with some of the finest young players anywhere.
1st Place - Dan Knowles
2nd Place - Billy Lilly
3rd Place - Rebekah Weiler |
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Joel Whittinghill (left) and judging coordinator John
Doubler (right) take advantage of the supper break to trade licks
backstage.
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Music judge Chris Bozung and music judge / webmaster Boge
Quinn look on while John and Joel both play instruments handcrafted
by Chris. Chris' instruments can be seen on his web site, www.cbguitars.com.
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All weekend long, every nook and cranny available was
filled with musicians jamming. The State of Tennessee Old-Time
Fiddlers' Championship is the first blue grass event on many calendars
in this part of the country, so the event serves as a "family
reunion" for many who have not seen one another since the previous
contest season. |
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Age classification changes for 2003 made the Senior
Fiddle contest more competitive than ever, with a good number of
fine players demonstrating their talents.
1st Place - Dick Crawford
2nd Place - Tom Fonville
3rd Place - Harold Zimmerman |
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