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La Grande Fiddle Club

Welcome to Beginning Fiddle Club!

 

Dear Family,

We invite parent and child to the Beginners Parent Orientation meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Middle School Commons Room. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the program and connect with the Fiddle Instructors.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Carla (carla.arnold@lagrandesd.org) or call/text my cell at 541-786-4535.

The Fiddle Instructors team looks forward to meeting you!

Best regards,

 

Jacie Sites

New Fiddle Club Director


Carla R. Arnold
Retired Music Teacher
Active Fiddle Teacher

 

 

 

Fiddle Club Classes

  • Beginning Level: Tuesdays at  La Grande Middle School 3:30-4:30 PM beginning October 6, 2026
    • (Students may utilize the after-school bus to arrive at La Grande Middle School)
    • Last bus drop-off is at 3:20 PM at LMS

Returning Fiddler Schedule

  • When: Thursdays at LaGrande Middle School 3:30-4:30 PM beginning October 1, 2026
  • Time:  3:30 to 4:30 PM
  • Where: La Grande Middle School Choir Room
  • How: Enter through side choir room door
  • Registration and fees: Register online

Level Placement in Fiddle Club and location of classes

  • Level 3 and 4  placement at teacher discretion. Middle School and High School automatically placed at levels 3/4

Meet Jacie Sites:

A black and white flyer for a Fiddle Club for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, featuring an illustration of a fiddle and musical notes.

Fiddle Club Registration

  • La Grande Fiddle Club is accepting returning and new registrations for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year
  • Class instruction given weekly
  • Instruments are provided to borrow. 

Fiddle Club performance at La Fiesta 8/6/26

Fiddle Club Performance April 2026

Winter Concert 2025

Photo of 2 children smiling with a trophy in front of them.

Winners Daniel Morris & Jonah Parks

Picture of fiddle contest winners Winners picturedundefined

Winners pictured with judge Jacie Whites

Union County Youth Fiddle Contest


This is a fun event and an important part of Eastern Oregon’s fiddling tradition. Anyone ages 6–17 who plays fiddle is welcome to join. Should you enter? Yes — and it’s not just about winning. Here are five reasons to sign up at any skill level: 

  1. Grow your playing. Preparing for a contest motivates practice and helps you improve the tunes you already know. 
  2. Gain stage experience. Playing on stage builds confidence and helps you learn how to perform in front of an audience. 
  3. Make new friends. You’ll meet other fiddlers — young and old — who share your interest in music. 
  4. Hear great fiddling. You’ll be close to skilled musicians. Our judges this year are experienced contest fiddlers with state and national wins. (Don’t miss the judges’ show.) 
  5. Support fiddling. By entering, you help keep a long-standing musical tradition alive and encourage fellow players. 
  6. Register online: Link will be added soon!

Questions? Contact Carla Arnold at 541-786-4535.