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SFSS: Kingham Hill School Sore Fingers Summer Schools is Europe's leading organisation for bluegrass and old-time music camps, offering world class tuition for all the instruments played in bluegrass as well as old-time fiddle and banjo, autoharp and singing.

Sore Fingers Summer Schools run two events. The main event of the year is Sore Fingers Week, a five day residential course held in the Cotswolds at Easter time, during which musicians of all levels can learn and improve their knowledge and skills. It is a complete experience where you can escape the daily routine and immerse yourself in music and fun for a whole week. Many become hooked and return year after year.

We also run a weekend course in late October with the same classes as the main event (depending on demand), allowing people to try out the experience over a shorter period.

Sore Fingers Summer Schools also run other events connected with bluegrass and old-time music including the amazing Didmarton Bluegrass Festival held annually in September.

Latest news
2nd May 2013: IBMA Awards
30th Apr 2013: October Booking Form
26th Apr 2013: S.F.Week 2013 - Photos By Eleanor Wilkie.
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Upcoming events
25th - 27th Oct 2013 Sore Fingers October Weekend 2013 The now famous Sore Fingers Weekend held evey year in October. A great way to dip one's toe in the water and try out the Sore Fingers effect before commtting to the full week at Easter.
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