Fiddle Pal Camp Midwest – 4th Annual 2012
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Welcome to Brian Wicklund's 4th Annual Fiddle Pal Camp Midwest in beautiful Stillwater, MN for four days of instruction and fun. Brian has hand picked an international staff for his fiddle camp of amazingly talented teachers and musicians who will teach great music and the skills to play it. Students will learn bluegrass, Canadian, jazz, Appalachian, Irish, and blues for fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass. We also plan time to kick the soccer ball, hang out with new friends, have a barn dance, and join the amazing staff for a concert.
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Who: For youth and adults ages 9-and up registration limited so sign up soon!
When: June 19–22, 2012 Tuesday-Friday 9:00AM-4PM
Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 609 5th St. South, Stillwater, MN 55082
Teaching Staff:
Brian Wicklund (Marine, MN) hosts the Fiddle Pal Camp. Author of the best selling book The American Fiddle Method, Brian teaches dozens of workshops each year internationally, inspiring students and entertaining them with his wacky sense of humor. He tours with bands Brother Mule and The Barley Jacks.
Lissa Schneckenburger (Vermont) grew up in the rich fiddle music tradition of New England known for its melding of influences from British Isles and Quebec. This New England Conservatory graduate is in high demand as a teacher across the US and tours with her band in the US and Europe. www.lissafiddle.com
Trevor Krieger (Montana) is a triple threat in classical, jazz and fiddling. He’s been concert master for symphonies, performs in jazz combos, and won a slew of fiddle contests in the western US. In his spare time he’s a professional firefighter/paramedic for the city of Billings.
Megan Gregory (Tennesee) grew up in the heart of bluegrass. She graduated from East Tennessee University and taught at prestigious camps and festivals across the US. She fronts the band Meridian, plays with numerous other ensembles and teaches legions of students.
Matt Flinner – (Tennessee) Mandolin. Matt won both the National Banjo and Mandolin Contest. He earned a music degree, is a frequent writer for mandolin media, and a author for Mel Bay Publications. He fronts the Matt Flinner Trio.
Jeff Troxel (Wyoming) Guitar. In addition to winning the 2003 National Flatpicking Competition, he holds music degrees from Berklee and University of Southern California. He’s on the faculty of Central Wyoming College, an author for Mel Bay Publications, a columnist for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and maintains a busy performance schedule. www.jefftroxel.com
Kevin Rowe (Riverfalls, WI) Bass. He’s as comfortable in an orchestra as he is in a jazz combo or bluegrass band. He has a degree in music from UW Eau Claire and wows audiences with The Barley Jacks. He’s back for the third year to teach all the right stuff.
Ability Levels
The camp is open to anyone with a minimum of one year of study on the instrument. Fiddlers should play with ease in first position.
Registration
Includes 4 days of instruction, all lunches and snacks, a camp T-shirt, admission to barn dance and one ticket to staff concert. Space is limited so register early!
Fee Schedule:
$355 before 1/31/12
$395 before 3/31/12
$425 before 5/30/12
$465 before 6/20/12
Subtract $25 each for family discount
Daily Schedule: (9:00AM-4:00PM)
9:00 Morning meeting
9:30-10:15 1st class period
10:15-10:45 Snack break
10:45-11:30 2nd class period
11:30-12:15 3rd class period
12:15-1:15 Lunch/free time
1:15-2:00 4th class period
2:00-2:30 Performance by staff
2:30-3:00 Snack/Question Answer Session
3:00-3:50 All camp review
Evening Schedule:
Tuesday: Barn Dance at Stillwater Historic Courthouse
Wednesday: Staff-Lead Jam
Thursday: Beach Swim/Jam
Friday: Student/ Staff Concert
Food
A sandwich buffet lunch and snacks are included in the registration fee for all four days. Students with special dietary requirements bring their own food.
Group Camping
The Fiddle Pal Camp has reserved a tent-only group camping spot in William O’Brien State Park (about 12 miles north of Stillwater). There are tent sites, toilets, showers, and a swimming beach available. $95 per tent reserves a spot Monday thru Saturday morning (no discounts for early departure). Include payment with registration. Pop up campers must register at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/william_obrien/camping.html
If you prefer, Stillwater has many B&Bs and hotels ($60-250 per night).
Questions?
Email at martybutton@mac.com or call Marty at 651-275-0171