Teaching Staff:

Brian Wicklund –Fiddle (Minnesota) hosts the Fiddle Pal Camp. Author of the best-selling fiddle books The American Fiddle Method, Brian teaches dozens of workshops and fiddle camps each year internationally, inspiring students and entertaining them with his wacky sense of humor. He tours with bands Brother Mule and The Barley Jacks. He has recorded many critically acclaimed CDs. www.fiddlepal.com

 

 

Lissa Schneckenburger –Fiddle (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

 

Megan Gregory –Fiddle (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.

 

Ariel Friedman–Cello (Massachusetts) won ASTA 2009 Alternateve Styles Awad. She is in a Masters Degree program at New England Conservatory. Her diverse musicality adds to performances with champion fiddler Hanneke Cassel, Long Time Courting, Childsplay and with her sister Mia. www.ariandmiafriedman.com

 

 

Flynn Cohen –Guitar (Massachusetts) has performed internationally with many traditional and contemporary acoustic groups. He studied music in England and California and is on the music department staff at Keene State College in NH. www.flynncohen.net.

 

 

 

Ability Levels

Fiddle classes are open to anyone with a minimum of one year of study on the instrument and can play with ease in first position. Guitar players should be able to make chords easily and be prepared to play with a pick. Cellists must be comfortable playing music with extended fourth finger.

Daily Schedule: (9:00AM-4:00PM)

9:00 Morning meeting

9:30-10:30 1st class period

10:30-11:00 Snack break

11:00-Noon 2nd class period

Noon-1:00 Lunch/free time

1:15-2:00 3rd class period

2:00-2:30 Performance by staff

2:30-3:00 Q&A Seminar/Snack

3:00-3:50 All camp review

Evening Schedule:

Tuesday: Barn Dance

Thursday: Pool Party

Friday: Student/ Staff Concert at First Baptist Church of Newton Centre (registered campers are free, advanced tickets are $15/$10 (kids and seniors) and can be reserved from sachiko@isihara.org

Registration

Includes 4 days of instruction, snacks, a camp T-shirt, admission to barn dance and 1 ticket to staff concert. Space is limited so register early!

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Fee Schedule:

$365 before 2/29/12

$395 before 6/30/12

$435 before 8/15/12

$475 before 8/20/12

Food

Healthful morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Students should bring a packed lunch. We’ll picnic outside weather permitting.

Hotel Recommendation

Hotel Indigo 399 Grove Street, Newton MA 02462 is located 3.7 miles from the Suzuki School of Newton. Fine restaurant in hotel, pool, and easy walk to subway service to downtown Boston.. Valet and covered parking. Call 617-969-5300 or www.newtonindigo.com.

Refund policy

Full refunded up to May 31, half refunded to June 30, no refunds after July 1

Questions

Email sachiko@isihara.org or call 617-964-4522