Shivering Strings Winnipeg

### Context Profile for Shivering Strings Winnipeg

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - **Mission:** Shivering Strings Winnipeg is dedicated to promoting traditional and contemporary folk music through live performances, workshops, and community engagement. They aim to connect people through the joy of music, fostering a sense of community and cultural appreciation.
   - **Cause:** The organization focuses on preserving and promoting folk music traditions, particularly those related to fiddle music, while also supporting local musicians and providing a platform for artistic expression.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - **Events:** Regular concerts featuring local and regional artists, such as the recent "Fiddle Royalty" concert with Troy MacGillivray and Andrea Beaton.
   - **Workshops:** Educational programs that teach traditional music skills, particularly in fiddling.
   - **Community Engagement:** Collaborations with local musicians and cultural organizations to host events that celebrate folk music.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **inviting**, and **informal**, aiming to create a warm atmosphere for music lovers. The language is accessible and encourages community participation, using exclamation points and conversational phrases to engage readers.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - The website and email communications do not prominently feature emojis. However, they may use them occasionally in social media posts or informal communications to add a playful touch, though this is not a consistent practice.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** Specific founding details are not mentioned on the website, but the organization has been active in the local music scene for several years.
   - **Scale:** The organization has hosted 12 forms and 25 email campaigns, indicating a robust engagement strategy with their audience.
   - **Impact Metrics:** While specific metrics are not detailed, the organization emphasizes community involvement and support for local artists, suggesting a positive impact on the local music scene.
   - **Volunteer Info:** The website encourages community involvement, likely through volunteer opportunities, though specific details are not provided.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - **Style:** Use a conversational and friendly tone that reflects the community-oriented mission. Avoid overly formal language; instead, opt for an engaging and inclusive approach.
   - **Content Structure:** Use clear headings and bullet points for easy readability. Include calls to action that encourage participation in events and workshops.
   - **Personalization:** Incorporate personalized greetings and acknowledgments in emails to foster a sense of connection with the audience.
   - **Visual Elements:** When applicable, use images of events, musicians, and community gatherings to enhance storytelling and engagement.

This context profile provides a comprehensive understanding of Shivering Strings Winnipeg, enabling AI assistants to generate tailored content that resonates with the organization's mission and audience.

General admission

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, Thank you for purchasing a ticket for Shivering Strings Winnipeg weekend camp, Jan. 17-19, 2025. 📭   at Broadway First Baptist Church, 790 Honeyman Ave, Winnipeg, MB⌚   Date: Jan. 17-19, 2025 As a reminder, if you didn't already complete the registration form, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJNF3lSxCR5lwt7pzyTs6DI90DdrfMUcIjESH-t5zj6x_mtw/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">click on this link and complete the form. </a>For more information,<a href="https://www.shiveringstringswinnipeg.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank"> please visit the Shivering Strings Winnipeg website.</a> <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Uqoscb5EJuAs6ydKsxB2hudsQS3Khtek?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">The link will lead you to a Google Drive folder </a>that has folders for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced tune recordings as well as a pdf document with all instructor tunes for all levels. You will also find recordings from Troy's Masterclass from Shivering Strings Camp 2024.In order to prepare for camp, please practice all the tunes for the level that you have registered in. During camp, instructors won't be teaching the tunes, but instead, will be instructing the class on how to enhance the tunes by teaching ornamentation, bowings, and other techniques to add the fiddle groove and make the tunes sound authentic. If you are taking Troy's Masterclass in 2025, please review the 2024 tunes in the Google Drive folder.Please print the whole pdf document, three-hole punch the pages, and bring them to camp in a binder. You will need a copy of the entire pdf because you will be playing the tunes for the level that you registered in as well as the back-up lines to accompany the other levels. During camp, you may also play through tunes from other levels with your instructors. If you have registered for the piano and guitar accompaniment class, please also print the entire pdf as you will be accompanying all levels.To prepare for the Friday night Jam during camp, please print the Shivering Strings Winnipeg Jam Tunes v2 pdf, three-hole punch the pages, and bring them to the jam in a binder.Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at camp!The Shivering Strings Winnipeg 2025 Team:Rebecca Hiebert, Daniel Koulack, & Sharon Bajerrebecca_hiebert@yahoo.com204-381-3436

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:0px;outline:none;position:relative;text-decoration-line:inherit;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;padding-top:0px;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-align:center;max-width:100%">Shivering Strings Winnipeg is a weekend fiddle camp running the weekend of Jan. 17-19, 2025. <p style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:0px;outline:none;position:relative;text-decoration-line:inherit;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;padding-top:0px;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-align:center;max-width:100%">Join us to learn new fiddle tunes or learn about accompanying fiddle tunes on the piano or guitar.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-ligatures:none;margin:0px;outline:none;position:relative;text-decoration-line:inherit;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;padding-top:0px;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-align:center;max-width:100%">There will also be old time dancing, jamming, and great food. For more information about the weekend camp, <a href="https://www.shiveringstringswinnipeg.com/" target="_blank">click on this link to visit the website.</a>Cost: $140 per person Includes: Friday Jam, Saturday/Sunday Workshop, Square Dance, Delicious Saturday Lunch, Wonderful Sunday Snack, Sound Files and sheet music for all levels!All camp events are happening at a NEW LOCATION! Broadway First Baptist Church, 790 Honeyman Ave., Winnipeg.In addition to buying your ticket here, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJNF3lSxCR5lwt7pzyTs6DI90DdrfMUcIjESH-t5zj6x_mtw/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">make sure to fill out the registration form by clicking on this link.</a> Friday Night Registration and Jam Session: 7:00 pm - 9:00pm Saturday during the dayClasses: 10:00 am - 3:45 pmLunch included with your registration Saturday eveningDANCE!! 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (late night lunch served)Dance entry fee included with your registration SundayClasses: 12:00 pm - 3:15 pm, Final Play through of Tunes 3:30-4:30pmSnacks includedYou can invite your people to come and listen to the final play through of tunes! (Silver collection at the door) <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:860.188px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">More events from Shivering Strings Winnipeg:<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:860.188px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:860.188px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">NEW! Shivering Strings Winnipeg Fiddle House Concert on Thur. Jan. 16th, 7pm 2025. Join us for a house concert in the West Gate neighbourhood for a night of fiddle music, laughter, and entertainment. JJ Guy, Gordon Stobbe, Troy MacGillivray, and Daniel Koulack will come together for an intimate concert of banter, fiddle music, and fun. There will be limited space so get your tickets before they sell out! <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/4ba16c06-0e2e-45fc-92a0-4319f778c954" target="_blank">Click on this link to buy tickets to this house concert.</a><p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:860.188px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:860.188px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">Shivering Strings Saturday Evening Dance on Sat. Jan. 18th, 7pm, 2025, where you can travel around the dance floor during waltzes, fox trots, and two-steps as well join hands and learn how to square dance.<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/e1c4dcd1-d7a4-4ef3-8f44-c3b8390f3ff7" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/e1c4dcd1-d7a4-4ef3-8f44-c3b8390f3ff7" target="_blank">Click on this link to buy your ticket to the Shivering Strings Saturday Evening Dance.</a> Note: If you have already purchased your ticket to the weekend camp, your ticket to the dance is included!

Shivering Strings Winnipeg

Shivering Strings Winnipeg Weekend Camp Jan. 17-19, 2025

790 Honeyman Ave

General admission

$140