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Fiddle Band

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Come Play!

Our Fiddle Band and Jr. Fiddle Band students have a lot of fun playing together, participating in school and outreach concerts, and learning new music.

Here is a sampling of The Fiddle Band from December 2017:

Open to all ages, by audition:

This group performs frequently so it is best if you have experience with fiddle tunes and learn well by ear.  The audition is quick and easy; and helps us assess if you can fit right in or need a additional preparation to be ready.

Schedules & Tuition – 2018-2019

Fiddle Band and Jr. Fiddle Band

Fiddle Bands rehearse Fridays in Worcester, starting mid to late September and mid to late January .

Start Time is usually no earlier than 5:00 pm, no later than 6:30 pm

Tuition (two 16 week sessions), 45 minute classes:

  • Open Rate:  $224 / $215 discounted for cash/check payments, per session.
  • Suzuki Program Students:  $193 / $185 discounted for cash/check payments, per session.

Fiddle Band Director:  Amy Matherly

Jr. Fiddle Band Director:  Marilyn Butler

Fiddle Band, in addition to providing a fun opportunity for students to play together and make friends,  is an outreach ensemble providing performance opportunities.  Some weekend concert dates required.

Not sure if you are a fit?  Please email info@pakmusic.org and we’ll connect you with a teacher who can help assess your level.

To register, please visit our registration page.

What to Expect

Why this ensemble may be for You:

  • A great way to enjoy ensemble playing and work with a collaborative/congenial group of violinists without needing to make a significant scheduling commitment.
  • These groups generally perform at least once each semester. This includes a performance at a school recital and sometimes an additional outreach, off-site performance.
  • In past years, the Fiddle Band has been featured in concerts at Old Sturbridge Village, Worcester Art Museum, the Hanover Theatre, the Fitchburg Public Library Performing Arts Series, Mechanics Hall, at First Night Worcester, and for Pakachoag fundraising events.

Here’s is a sampling of our fiddle group in performance from Spring 2016: