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Fiddheads Violin Ensemble · Fiddlesticks Orchestra for Kids

Fiddleheads Violin Ensemble

Bookings - Join Fiddleheads

Though they started out with a repertiore including "Twinkle Twinkle," the Fiddleheads Violin Ensemble has developed into a popular group of dedicated musicians.

Rhiannon started the Fiddleheads Violin Ensemble so her students and other players can have the wonderful experience of playing with a group in practice and concert.

Fiddleheads played in over 40 performances in its first first five years, which is impressive for an amateur student group. The first set of students to play in the group gained such experience as to make up much of the core of the Salmon Arm Community Orchestra.

The group plays a wide range of music from a Mozart quartet to a Celtic jig or old-time waltz. The group has had over 60 members who's ages range from five to seventy-five.

Join Fiddleheads this Christmas Season

Violin, viola, cello and bass players of all ages and skill levels develop ensemble and solo skills in this supportive group. Prepare classical, fiddle and other tunes quickly for upcoming gigs in a non-competitive environment.

The classes focus on sight-reading, technique and intonation with the goal to play a few Christmas concerts and gigs.

Beginners are most welcome, the only requirement being that they are willing to participate enthusiastically! More advanced students will be asked to play solos.

Time & Day : TBA

Class Dates: TBA

Materials needed: I will provide sheet music to the Christmas Carols we are learning.

Fee: TBA.

Rhiannon personally offers Fiddleheads Ensemble Scholarships to students in financial need. Contact the instructor for more information.

Fiddlesticks! Orchestra for Kids

Kids under age 10 gain "real orchestra" experience among peers in this fun and inspirational group of beginner violin players.

Mentoring and a team effort motivates the children to practice their parts and gain confidence and self-esteem. Participants prepare for a public performance, where they are gently encouraged to play a solo.

Fiddlesticks classes are scheduled as enrolment allows.

Please indicate your interest so a class can be started up. Contact the instructor.

Other Salmon Arm Music Groups

Chamber Orchestra

Rhiannon is seeking dedicated student to professional level players for a chamber orchestra to meet once a month. Please indicate your interest.

Salmon Arm Community Orchestra Seeking Members

Vacancies in the School District #83/ Salmon Arm Community String Orchestra for the following instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Rehearsals Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm. More information please call Conductor Gordon Waters (250) 833-7623.

*This orchestra is not a Fiddleheads Violin School class, though many members are current or former FVS students

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