Montana State Old-Time Fiddlers' Association

Music Workshops in Choteau  

Choteau Arts hosts group fiddle classes at 

204 Main Ave., Choteau, MT

For more details, contact Choteau Arts 

406-466-2800

Private Lessons 

Private lessons are offered by a variety of instructors. If you would like more information, please send us an email.

To reserve the MSOTFA District 8 Sound System, please send us an email HERE. The system may be used by any District 8 member who has been trained in its use and is using it for a fiddle related event. The system is reserved on a first come, first served basis. All damages incurred are the responsibility of the member who reserved the system. Please refer to the calendar below for availability.

District 8 offers a scholarship program for current District 8 members.

1. Must be an active member of the District 8 Montana State Old-time Fiddlers Association (active being defined as have participated in a minimum of three district events in the past
twelve months).
2. Funds must be used for attending an educational fiddling event. i.e. camps, workshops, private, or group
lessons.
3. Financial need is not a requirement; but if you feel it is a factor, please mention it in your application.
4. Age, gender, and ethnicity are not a factor in the application. Scholarships are available to all active members on any instrument used at district functions.
5. The applicant should submit a letter of application at least 30 days prior to needing the funds. The application should include the following: Name; age; experience with fiddling and/or music; name of the camp, festival, or teacher; cost of attendance; amount of funds requested; reason for attendance; and overall community benefit of attendance.

All applicants will receive notification within thirty days. Scholarships will be available as funding allows. Please submit scholarship application letters HERE