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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. Light-heartedly nicknamed "The Salmon Arm Symphony," these Fiddleheads Violin School students have played in over 40 community events. Their specialty is a Christmas carols concert.

This "symphony" plays more than just the classics. From a Mozart quartet to a Celtic jig or old-time waltz, the Fiddleheads create toe-tapping nostalgia for audiences of all ages. In eight years the group has had over 50 members who's ages range from nine to seventy-five.

Book Fiddleheads for your Upcoming Event

Fiddleheads is available to play a set of Christmas carols in late December. Please contact Fiddleheads' instructor, Rhiannon Schmitt, for more information on how Fiddleheads can enhance your event and the cost. If sending an email, please mention the date, time an location of the event as well as the type of occasion.

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.

This year's class will 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 : Rehearsals are held Friday evenings from 6:15 to 7:00pm (warm-up and tune at 6:00) at FVS (Canoe, British Columbia). Note the class runs for 45 minutes. (Time subject to change)

Class Dates: November 2, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14

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

Fee: $40, due by the second class. Minimum of 8 students for class to run.

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

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Fiddlesticks! Orchestra for Kids

Kids under age 12 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 is structured for younger players. Beginners ages 10 and up are encouraged to join Fiddleheads.

Fiddlesticks classes are scheduled as enrolement allows, usually taking place on weekends or Monday evenings. It is very important that members attend the rehearsals so the players benefit from a large group experience, learn their parts and keep the players interested.

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

Cost: $5 per 30-minute class

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Chamber Orchestra

The group will motivate advancing players to sight-read and develop more advanced classical works and, if interested, harmonized fiddle tunes in a fun but challenging atmosphere.

Please indicate your interest by contacting me.

Other Salmon Arm Music Groups

Community/ School 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.

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