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FIDDLE CAMP

2008 - May 16, 17 & 18

Join us in Parrsboro for a long weekend of world-class instruction, performance, and fun!

Follow the link to our printable brochure, featuring instructors' biographies, camp offerings, weekend agenda, registration form, and payment and contact information.

Come for the music! Savour the experience! Stay for the adventure!

Fiddle Camp 2008

Classes in fiddle, guitar, piano and mandolin accompaniment, from beginner to advanced levels.

Instructors

Gordon Stobbe is considered a Master Fiddler. He was host and musical director of the popular TV variety show Up Home Tonight for eight seasons. Gordon developed a teaching program at Musicstop's Canadian Conservatory of Music in Halifax, and is in demand as an instructor at fiddle workshops and fiddle camps across Canada and the US. You can discover more about Gordon by visiting www.fiddlebooks.com.

Geoff Horrocks is a "by ear" player. He plays piano, fiddle, and guitar, and enjoys the thrill of accompanying fiddle players. Geoff loves to try to inspire players by creating interesting chord arrangements "on the fly". He is involved in recording projects, and teaches at fiddle camps as well as privately in Ottawa.

Greg Simm is accomplished as a player in many musical styles, ranging from country to traditional folk. He has been involved in recording projects as a composer, musician, and producer. Greg has performed with notable Maritime performers, including Gordon Stobbe, Natalie MacMaster, Richard Wood, Lenny Gallant, Kendra MacGillivray, and John Gracie.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTORS MAY BE ANNOUNCED

Sherryl Fitzpatrick brings twenty years of teaching experience. Classically trained, she has learned many styles of fiddle music. In addition to running her own fiddle school and camp in Ottawa, Sherryl guest instructs at numerous fiddle camps, most notably the Canadian Grand Masters and Fiddles on the Tobique, and is an instructor to Native children in Norway House, Manitoba.

Kendra MacGillivray brings fiddle music to life with her energetic performances. An award-winning instrumental artist, Kendra shares her original compositions and time-honoured traditional tunes in a myriad of regional and international venues. Kendra has been in demand as a teacher of fiddle, piano accompaniment, and dance. In 2003, she was named "Educator of the Year" by the Music Industry Assoc. of N.S.

Skip Holmes plays guitar, banjo, and fiddle. He is a member of the Gordon Stobbe Trio and has collaborated with Gordon on a number of projects. Skip recorded and toured Canada and Britain with Richard Wood. He teaches at the Canadian Conservatory, and is in demand as an accompanist for Maritime fiddlers at concerts, dances, and recording sessions.

Fiddle Camp Printable Brochure with Registration Form PDF

Fiddle Camp Online Registration Form
Please indicate one of the following options:
Beginner Fiddle - must have rudimentary experience
Intermediate Fiddle
Advanced Fiddle
Piano Accompaniment
Guitar Accompaniment
Mandolin Accompaniment

Students must provide own instruments, including keyboards.
Secondary workshops for camp participants to be announced.

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Date: 2008 - May 16, 17 & 18

REGISTRATION FEE OF $250 INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, CONCERTS,
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND NUTRITION BREAKS.

We call you to discuss your method of payment. We accept Cheque, VISA, MasterCard, and AmEx

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