Just the Essentials

Here are some links to groups and organizations we really like.

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association preserves and promotes oldtime fiddling and related arts. http://wotfa.org/

Northwest Scottish Fiddlers. A fun, socialable group that meets the 3rd Sunday of every month to learn new tunes, jam, and enjoy a potluck. Guided by renowned Scottish fiddler Calum McKinnon. http://www.nwscottishfiddlers.org/

Everett Youth Symphony Orchestra. Made up of four orchestras for musicians of all skill levels, ages 8-21. Members rehearse every Monday during the school year at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo and perform 3 public concerts each season.
www.eyso.info

Island Strings. Where it all started for Mira. Linda Good, co-founder of Island Strings, and Mira's first teacher, has been providing Suzuki music instruction on Whidbey Island for over 35 years. www.islandstrings.com.

South Whidbey Chamber Players. An awesome essemble of crack classical musicians, including Mira's former teacher, Kat Fritz. www.swchamberplayers.com.

The Crying Shame. An alternative, Indie, non-categorizable band, featuring Mira's current teacher, Teo Benson. http://thecryingshame.com/bio.asp

Craig Yamamoto, Woodworker. Mira's very proud of her Dad, Craig Yamamoto who pays for all the music lessons by building custom, one-of-a-kind, pieces of furniture of domestic and imported hardwoods. www.yamamotowoodworker.com.

All Terrain Writer. Mira's mom is a technical writer and graphic designer. Here's her web site: www.allterrainwriter.com

Mukilteo Arts Guild. Many thanks to these hard working folks who have given Just the Essentials many fun performance opportunities at their Wednesday Open Mics that run during the summer and are hosted by Whidbey's Cafe. http://www.mukilteoartsguild.org/

Kenmore Violins. If you need a violin, viola, cello, bass, or mandoline, this is THE PLACE to go! Jeff Loen, owner and master luthier will take good care of you. www.kenmoreviolins.com