Fiddle Camp 2010

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

2010 Fiddle Camp Weekend Agenda, May 21, 22, 23

FRIDAY, MAY 21
7:30 pm Participants’ Sign-in and Meet and Greet at
Ship’s Company Theatre. Families welcome!

SATURDAY, MAY 22
7:00 am Breakfast Davison‘s Pancake House
9:00 am to 12 noon Workshops
12 noon to 12:50 pm Lunch - Trinity United Church
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Workshops
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Jam Sessions
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Dinner - on your own
7:30 pm Instructors’ Concert at Ship’s Company Theatre

SUNDAY, MAY 23
8:00 am to 9:00 am Breakfast - on your own
9:00 am to 12 noon Workshops
12 noon to 12:50 pm Lunch - Parrsboro Golf Club
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Workshops
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Rehearsal for evening concert
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Dinner on the Ship‘s deck
7:30 pm Participants’ Concert at Ship’s Company Theatre

2010 Fiddle Camp

Call, write or email Ship's Company Theatre for more information, or to reserve your place - a printable registration form is available on this page. Visit our Ship's photo gallery to view images from the 2009 Fiddle Camp events.

COME FOR THE MUSIC!
SAVOUR THE EXPERIENCE!
STAY FOR THE ADVENTURE!

Ship’s Company Fiddle Camp 2010 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.

Kelli Trottier is an internationally acclaimed fiddler, stepdancer and singer. In addition to her extensive performing experience, most recently with the ‘Bowfire’ entourage, she continues to be a highly sought-after instructor. Kelli has been nominated three times for Fiddle Player of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association, and is featured vocally and instrumentally on many studio recordings.

Kendra MacGillivray brings fiddle music to life with her energetic performances. An award-winning instrumental artist, she shares her original compositions and time-honoured traditional tunes in regional and international venues, and has been in demand as a teacher of fiddle, piano accompaniment, and dance. Kendra is now the Executive Director of the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts in Summerside.

Timi Levy is a professional violinist, originally from Budapest, Hungary, who has performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, National Ballet and Alberta Ballet, and throughout Europe. Timi has a Master’s equivalence as a chamber and violin musician/instructor. She taught private violin while residing in Calgary, and now performs and teaches violin and fiddle in Parrsboro, Amherst and surrounding areas.

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.

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.

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