The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers are set to present their annual stravaig concerts, which promise both joy and a touch of sadness due to the impending retirement of their founder Alasdair Frasier. Pate Thomson, a longtime member since the group's inception in 1986, shares his personal connection with Frasier, highlighting the transformative impact of Scottish music and the inclusive teaching style that encourages creativity over competition. Although the fiddlers are based in San Francisco, members hail from various regions, showcasing a broad community dedicated to traditional music.
I walked up to him, gave him my professional card and asked him if he was taking any students. He said he was working for British Petroleum.
It was a transformative event for me personally. It was not just the music, which was wonderful, but also the spontaneity inspired by Alasdair's way of teaching.
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