Fiddles in the Forest is a new music retreat for young string players. It combines top-flight strings instruction with singing, dancing, nature hikes, and some very special hands-on crafts. Students learn fiddle tunes by ear on violin, viola, cello and bass, along with body percussion, harmony singing and fun, easy folk dances. Great melodies are taught along with rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment, and more advanced students get to explore multilevel ensemble arrangements with parts available for guitar, piano and other instruments. Team building and community are an underlying theme at Fiddles In the Forest as students work and play together in the inspiring beauty of the natural world.

Classes & Activities:

– Fiddling for Orchestras
– Body Percussion
– Singing
– Hike to Cathedral Gorge
– Blacksmithing

Evening Programs: Dance, Campfire

This program is open to string students (violin, viola, cello, bass) and their teachers, mentors, and parents. Adult and youth participants must all register for the trip at the same rate which includes tuition, meals, and lodging. If attending with a school or similar type group, one adult will act as the Trip Coordinator to facilitate the planning and additional adults are encouraged to join as chaperones. If signing up independently, parents must either register and attend along with their child, or designate a responsible adult who is attending the trip.