Tag Archives: Fiddle Music

“Bonaparte’s Retreat,” music by Steve Miller

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Flannery James

Steve Miller, musician and longtime member of the Maintenance Department, performs “Bonaparte’s Retreat” on his fiddle against the backdrop of the school auditorium under repair. See below for a description of the tune’s historical context, provided by Mr. Miller. Find … Continue reading →

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Lyrics by Steve Miller

Posted on May 20, 2019 by tjames

Maintenance Department member and musician extraordinaire Steve Miller writes his own musical compositions and lyrics. He recently published a book of his lyrics called ALIVE AND ALONE: A COLLECTION OF LYRICS BY STEVIE “FIDDLEBOY BLUE” MILLER, (excerpts below). You can … Continue reading →

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Original Fiddle Music by Steve Miller

Posted on September 17, 2018 by tjames

This original song by Maintenance Department member Steve Miller, called “Used To Call You Babe,” was written in an old solo fiddle style. According to Mr. Miller, the tuning is called dead man’s tuning (DDAD) as a compliment to a … Continue reading →

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June Term Dulcimer Daze

Posted on January 23, 2018 by tjames

Enjoy this rendition of old time fiddle dance songs “Liza Jane” and “Old Joe Clark” performed by the 2017 June Term after school Dulcimer Class, taught by Mr. Mallalieu. “June Term Dulcimer Daze” introduces students to the Appalachian Dulcimer. Students … Continue reading →

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