Together, Berg and Shive decided how to mesh the rose window into the design. Berg spent six months and more than 200 hours building and decorating the instrument. It was done by spring of 1996, in time to travel to Mt. Horeb, Wis., for a Hardanger Fiddle Association convention in June. Berg donated the fiddle to the SCC at Julefest, an annual Scandinavian Christmas celebration. Berg sees his gift as his own way of making a contribution to the university.
Some people give money.
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