Welcome!
Welcome to Portland Fiddle Camps – the only week-long fiddle camp just for kids in the Portland Metro area.
Fiddle Camp 2010 was another great experience! In 5 days we learned several fiddle tunes, how to play solos and arrange a band. Everyone also made new friends, played games and enjoyed guest appearances by two very special guests: our friend and amazing guitarist Jon Nufeld, of the band Jackstraw and the musical fiddle/violin institution in one woman, our friend Lisa Ornstein! At the end of the week the kids performed 5 fiddle tunes on stage complete with choreography, curtains and full band arrangements. It was a blast and we hope you’ll join us in 2011.
NEW THIS YEAR: We have moved our camp to the Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church. Please see location tab for more information.
Thanks so much to Mom-to-a-Fiddler and Professional Photographer Jan Sonnenmair for her wonderful work!
FIDDLE CAMP 2011
JULY 18TH-22ND
REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 1st, 2011
We are so pleased and excited to offer five fun-filled days of fiddle, square dance, jam sessions, special guest appearances from bands and much more. Campers ages 6 through 16 will be playing fiddle tunes from around the world, learning to improvise, creating band arrangements with their peers and participating in an end of the camp concert for their friends and family.
Campers should have a basic knowledge (2-3 months minimum) of the violin although no prior fiddle-style experience is necessary.
Includes a Portland Fiddle Camps 2011 CD and Songbook of 12 traditional bluegrass, Irish, and folk songs recorded by Annalisa and Kate backed by local professional players. A big treat!
Beginning to advanced players will be further inspired towards a fiddling future!
We look forward to meeting you!
-Kate & Annalisa