Intro to Fiddle - Youth (Ages 8+) - FD

Our ‘Intro to Fiddle’ class is an ideal experience for anyone who has had 1 or more years of classical (technical) violin lessons and is curious to explore the toe-tapping sounds of this fun, folk music genre. Repertoire will be drawn from familiar tunes that are played across BC and that are vital stepping stones to future enrolment in the more advanced ensembles that make up the BC Fiddle Orchestra program (for youth) or Folkestra (for adults). Learning these tunes in a group setting is a really great way to get a feel for the jamming culture involved in fiddle music.

We're looking forward to playing with you!

** The BC Fiddle Orchestra began with a small group of talented and enthusiastic young violinists from Daniel Lapp's studio. The first performance, in 1994, was at the Opening Ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games in front of 60,000 people. The BCFO has gone on to perform at numerous festivals and ceremonies throughout the province. Dozens of young fiddlers, many of whom are now professional musicians, have learned the art of fiddling during their apprenticeship with the BCFO which exposes students to styles and genres from around the world. Founder and director Daniel Lapp has travelled the globe learning tunes from great masters and is himself considered a Canadian fiddle icon. Daniel was awarded the Canadian Folk Music Innovator Award in 2013 for his mentorship of young fiddlers.**