STEP Fiddlers

Our resources, supporters, and friends

Where our tunes, arrangements, and inspiration come from:

• Christina Smith, our leader, teacher, arranger, composer, manager, and biggest fan for 28 years and counting
• Rufus Guinchard and Emile Benoit, who taught Christina and gave us so many wonderful tunes
• Seamus Creagh, to whose memory our CD is dedicated
• Mrs. Belle Fennelly, accordion player born in 1919 and still playing, who has given us some of our favourites
• John Clarke
• Jean Hewson
• Dave Panting of Rawlins Cross
• Daniel Payne and Luke Payne
• Oliver Schroer
• Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers
• Frank Maher
• Rick West
• Wilf Wareham

Friends we're happy to thank:

• Suzuki Talent Education Program of St. John's, our primary sponsor
• Newfoundland and Labrador Folks Arts Society
• Memorial University of Newfoundland:
  • MUN School of Music
  • Research Centre for Music, Media and Place (MMAP)
  • MUN Folklore Department
• Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
• Chris Brookes at Battery Radio
• Rodney de Vries, luthier extraordinaire
• The two best music stores in the universe: Fred's Records and O'Brien's Music
• The late Don Shorock, photographer and videographer
• Vinland Music Camp

A big thank-you to our families, friends and fans for all the support and encouragement. We'll play for you anytime!