VFS MAY 2025 FIDDLE JAM
Join us on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, for a fun, musical evening! We are excited to welcome back, Cohan Lyne, to lead us in some new tunes, some old tunes and, of course, our favourites!
7:00 – 9:00pm; Doors open at 6:45
Members no charge; Drop In $5
Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street.
Cohan Lyne is a Victoria-based musician with a rich musical background. They began their journey with classical studies at the Demahler Academy of Music, before discovering a passion for folk music. In 2015, Cohan joined the BC Fiddle Orchestra, honing their skills in fiddle music under the guidance of Daniel Lapp until their graduation in 2022. Cohan further explored their interest in Irish music through private studies with Q Bachand, deepening their understanding of traditional Irish styles. Additionally, they had the opportunity to tour Ireland with the Coastline Fiddle Ensemble, bringing music to audiences across the Emerald Isle. In 2024, Cohan co-founded the WestCoast Barn Dances, a unique initiative offering monthly step-by-step dance tutorials accompanied by live music. This project showcases Cohan’s dedication to sharing the joy of traditional music and dance with their community.
Tune List: (new tune added)
We’ll also be playing these tunes at the Fiddling Day Jam at the Highland Games on May 17 (see details below):
Cock of the North (Red Bk, p 2) Key of A
Mairi’s Wedding (Red Bk, p 4) Key of G
Scotland the Brave (attached in email) Key of D
Soldiers Joy (Green Bk, p 30) Key of D
Sapphire Waltz (attached in email) Key of G
Road to Boston (Red Bk, p 14) (Blue Bk, p 6 has harmony) Key of D
Redwing (Green Bk, p 29) Key of G
Westphalia Waltz (Green Bk, p 66) Key of G
Flowers of Edinburgh (Green Bk, p 31) Key of G
Ashokan Farewell (VFS Website*) Key of D
The Blue Stand (attached in email) Key of D
Swallowtail Jig (Red Bk, p 22) Key of Em
Silver & Gold Two-step (attached in email) Key of D
Joys of Quebec (Red Bk, p 34) Key of A
Pacific Ocean (VFS Website*) Key of G
Whiskey before Breakfast (Green Bk, p 31) Key of D
St. Anne’s Reel (Green Bk, p 55) Key of D Fiddle Bill (Canada’s Fiddling Day Two-step) (VFS Website*) Key of G
Check out the * VFS website Jam Tunes page https://www.victoriafiddlesociety.com/jam-tunes/ we’ve got lots of sheet music posted. Send any requests!
PS Did you know that you can make free copies of sheet music at your local library (GVPL).
