Fiddle Camp 2011

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

Fiddle Camp Schedule: May 18, 19, and 20 of 2012

2011 Fiddle Camp

A good time was had by all at Ship’s Company Theatre’s annual Fiddle Camp with instructors Gordon Stobbe, Greg Simm, Kelli Trottier, Timi Levy, Stacey Lynn Read, Skip Holmes and Cathy Sproule.

Check out our 2011 Fiddle Camp photo gallery for pictures throughout the weekend.

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

Master Fiddler and educator Gordon Stobbe will once again lead our talented group of professional instructors including: Kelli Trottier, Timi Levy, Stacy Lynn Read, Skip Holmes, Cathy Sproule, and Greg Simm. Come and enjoy a lifetime experience with a weekend jam packed with learning, performing, and fun!

Ship’s Company Fiddle Camp 2012 Instructors.

Gordon Stobbe, Master Fiddler, is once again welcomed back as our lead educator and instructor. Having been with the Ship’s Company Fiddle Camp since its inception, he is respected as a musician, composer and educator. With eleven instructional books to his credit, and seven audio recordings, Gordon is recognized across the country as a one of the foremost voices in fiddle instruction.

Kelli Trottier is an Ontario based musician who is known internationally as a fiddler, singer, songwriter, and step dancer. Kelli has many solo recordings to her credit, is featured in the hit touring show “Bowfire” and has been nominated several times for Fiddle Player of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association.

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

Stacey Lynn Read is a new member to our Fiddle Camp family. She has three solo recordings under her belt and countless performances and awards won across Canada. After obtaining her degree in music, she has returned to Sackville NB where she spends her days teaching private students, and her nights performing with the band Masons Tender.  She is also a Marketing Associate the Riverview Arts Centre.

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.

Cathy Sproule is another new member to our family of instructors at Fiddle Camp. Cathy is based in Saskatoon, where she is involved with a number of different musical ensembles and fiddle camps. Apart from being both a fiddler and an accompanist, she is a teacher and caller of traditional western Canadian square dances who is in constant and high demand for instruction.

Greg Simm is a Dartmouth based multi-instrumentalist who has performed with numerous Canadian artists over the last thirty years including many notable Maritime performers such as Gordon Stobbe and Kendra MacGillivray. He currently conducts music and guitar workshops across Canada and offers music instruction privately in the Halifax and Dartmouth area.