Fiddle
G ord S tobbe
Former host of “Up Home Tonight”.
Gord plays many styles and is an
inspiring teacher. He has been at
many fiddle workshops and fiddle
camps all over Canada. He is the
author of “Of Course You Can Play
the Fiddle” series and wrote a
number of “Canadian Old-Time
Fiddle Hits Volumes.”
C olin B uchart
Born and raised in the
Shuswap/Thompson Okanagan
where he has performed and
instructed fiddle, Colin now makes
his home in Vancouver, BC. While
he grew up playing primarily
Canadian Old-Time and Bluegrass
fiddle music, his playing style is still
heavily influenced by his Scottish
and Irish roots.
A ustin C astle
Austin started playing the violin
when he was 11 years old. He
maintains a small class of violin
students primarily in the Swift
Current area and is a regular
performer in southwest
Saskatchewan and has appeared
as a guest artist with the Amati
Quartet in Saskatoon.
JJ G uy
This award winning fiddler, has a
strong grassroots following which
has made him one of the most
popular fiddlers in western
Canada. JJ has played with
numerous groups and bands while
passing on his skills to others at
the many fiddle camps. His fun
upbeat stage show, makes him a
strong and often repeat performer
at many festivals.
Instructors
T ahnis C unningham
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R ay B ell
At 5 years old she started playing the
violin and performing with her family as
The Cunningham Family Band. Now,
Tahnis lives in Regina, Saskatchewan
where she teaches fiddle and guitar at
“Music in the House.” She performs in
a duo with Ray Bell, and has become
known for her energetic fiddle style as
well as her warm and intimate vocals.
Ray lives in Regina where he teaches
at Music in the House, a music school
that he founded in 2002.
He is in high demand as a guitar
instructor at fiddle camps all over
western Canada and has toured
extensively including tours of Canada,
U.S. and the U.K performing at folk
clubs, bluegrass and folk festivals.
P atti K usturok
Patti Kusturok, a member of the
Manitoba Fiddle Association Hall of
Fame, is a 3-time Consecutive
Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle
Champion. She was the first woman
and first Western Canadian to win the
title. Patti teaches and performs
throughout the continent and has just
released her newest CD - "Milestone."
A lysen G erman
Alysen started playing the fiddle at age
8 She recorded her first CD at the age
of 17 and is currently working on
writing music for her second. Her
musical styles include Traditional Old
Time, European, Metis, Celtic,
Appalachian, Bluegrass, Country, Folk,
and Classical.
J ennie B ice
Fiddler, singer, composer and educator
Jennie Bice is at home in many musical
genres. From frenzied boot-stomping
Irish craic, country & eastern, old
timey, and roots and rhythm styles, to
world fusion, rock, jazz and blues, Bice
began playing fiddle at the age of four
around the family piano, and never
stopped. She is devoted to musical
exploration and artistic inspiration. An
absolute delight to watch perform.
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A nnette L ajoie
Annette Lajoie grew up in a musical
family and around fiddle music, her
Mom being a music teacher and her
Dad a fiddler and piano tuner. She
started to play piano at the age of 3
and accompanied her dad when her
Mom wasn't available. Currently lives in
St. Paul, AB, home of Calvin Vollrath,
and is a full-time school teacher. She is
looking forward to share her
enthusiasm and knowledge of music
with everyone.
REGISTER FOR:
Fiddle
Guitar
Piano
PLAYING LEVEL
Beginner
Intermed.
Adv.
EARLY BIRD registration deadline:
May 31, 2015
K imberley H olmes
What a piano player! She has traveled
around the world with many of
Canada’s great fiddlers. Graham
Townsend, Richard Wood, and most
recently with Sheryl Fitzpatrick, to name
a few. She also plays fiddle and is now
taking up the banjo.
TUITION
Tuition till May 29
$210.00 + 10.50 GST
As of May 30 - Tuition
$235.00 + 11.75 GST
Register early as spaces are limited!
Location
Information
We are pleased to have our 14th annual
learning and fun. Make sure you try and
Castlegar offers a wide variety of
accommodations. You have the option of
staying right at the college in the Kekuli
House Residence or near by hotels and
campgrounds. All participants must book
their own accommodations separately.
bring your recording device to keep track of
Kekuli House
workshop in the Kootenays at Selkirk
College. Whether you are a beginner or
professional, this workshop has something
to offer everyone. Classes are designed for
all the tunes you will hear.
Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus
Registration
You can register by:
Phone:
(250) 365-1208
Online:
http://kootenayfiddlers.com
cooking facilities, a bathroom and a shower.
workshops which will also be held during
Full service includes bedding and fresh
the week. Some workshops include fiddle
towels daily. Reduced service is where the
care and mandolin (bring your own).
guest provides bedding and towels.
The evenings feature concerts by
Room Rates:
instructors, dances, and jam sessions. On
the final day there will be a “community
concert” where students and instructors
301 Frank Beinder Way,
instrument. Guitar students must
Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3
bring a capo.
Please make cheque payable to Selkirk
PLEASE ARRIVE BY MONDAY 8:30 AM
AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE.
College. Enclose cheque with your
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
registration form.
Glen Carlson
Fees are non-refundable after
June 16
& Piano
Full Service
$47 /night + tax
Reduced Service
$37 /night + tax
Group rates available (10 or more people)
All students must provide their own
fax to (250)365-3929
Fiddle, Guitar,
Workshop
Each student can choose from several mini
Community Education, Selkirk College
OR
Kootenay #9
Rooms in the Kekuli House Residence have
perform.
Mail:
Accommodations
(250) 367-2130
John & Sandra Milosevich (250) 365-5514
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://kootenayfiddlers.com
Call (250) 365-1227 to book a room
Hotels
 Super 8 Hotel
 Sandman Hotel
 The Fireside Inn
 The Quality Inn
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365-2700
365-8444
365-2128
365-5177
Camping
 http://www.kootenayriverrv.ca/
 Pass Creek Regional Campgrounds
(250) 365-4620
RV parking over night is not permitted at
Selkirk College.
July 13 - 17, 2015