Fiddle Tune & Contra Dance Music Jams

Berkshire Strings SLOW Jam

10:30am on 1st & 3rd Saturdays at Dewey Hall

We use a smaller request list and play at a slower pace to make for a satisfying jam experience - no matter what the age. A wonderful space for new musicians to learn the culture of a jam circle and a chance for seasoned players to work on deeper details. 1 hour

Berkshire Strings Jam

11:30am on 3rd Saturdays at Dewey Hall

Your tune, your tempo. Most people will be choosing tunes from the Berkshire Strings Jam Collection (4th Edition). Bring your own stand and music if needed. Since our aim is to be inclusive, each jam is shaped by the people in attendance. Please feel welcome to listen or play any acoustic instrument with us. 1 hour 30 min. Books available for sale with advanced notice. Check out the tune list for titles in our collection.

Please be courteous and RSVP by Friday noon.

Suggested Donation $20: cash, checks and Venmo accepted

Berkshire Strings Festival Orchestra

11:30am on 1st Saturdays at Dewey Hall

Three rehearsals: October 4, November 1 and December 6.

One performance: Saturday, December 13th as part of the Berkshire Strings program at the Sheffield Holiday Farmers Market 10am - 1pm

Any number of Instruments. Multiple parts and harmonies, with music or by ear

Winter/Solstice Themed Program directed by Erika Ludwig

Free to participate, Donations accepted for printing costs and use of Dewey Hall

Requirements: must have musical sensibilities and be community minded, please attend at least two rehearsals if you want to be a part of the performance, very helpful to be computer literate for sharing music and group communications but not necessary.

Suggested Donation $20: cash, checks and Venmo accepted

All Jam Sessions are held at

Dewey Hall, 91 Main Street, Sheffield, MA

Donations are used to support Dewey Hall and it’s historic mission of providing a space to the community for gathering with the intent to promote “good and kindly feelings”. - https://www.deweyhall.org/about

RSVP for Saturday Jams closes Friday evening.

In the event of less than 4 sign-ups, the jam will be cancelled. Notice made on FaceBook. (you don’t need to “be on” facebook to read the notices) www.facebook.com/berkshirestrings

Forgot to register?

email me to find out if the jam is full or cancelled

Questions? Email: erika@berkshirestrings.com

Bring a stand and music if you use them. Much of the music we play can be found in the NEFR, Portland Collection and Waltz Books…ALL of it can be found in the Berkshire Strings Jam Collection