CAMP KICK-OFF
Camps kick-off Sunday, June 4th with concert by our special guests
Mark & Maggie O’Connor 7pm – ACU Recital Hall
To sign up for the Fiddle Fest Teacher Training with Mark & Maggie O-Connor please click here.
Fiddle Camp
Abi Youth Fiddle Fest
The Abi Youth Fiddle Fest will provide student string players the opportunity to learn from the “New American School of String Playing.” Using the rich diversity of traditional American music as a foundation, skills such as improvisation, artistry, creating a stage persona, memorization, ensemble playing, American music history and choreography will be explored through large and small group rehearsals. Directed by Darcy Radcliffe, this camp culminates with a high energy performance in downtown Abilene!
Abi Youth Fiddle Fest Registration Requirements
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
1 year of playing experience (Grades 6-12 and beyond)
Registration
Register Early By May 15 – $125
Registration after May 15 – 30 $150
Registration after May 30 – $175
Registration closes June 2nd
Register more than one sibling for a 10% discount for each additional sibling.
Registration includes
12 hours of instruction provided by skilled string educators culminating in a public performance during the Children’s Art and Literacy Festival (CALF)
Mark O’Connor Method Book
Abi Youth Fiddle Fest T-Shirt
Rehearsals
June 5-8; 1-4pm
Abilene Christian University / Williams Performing Arts Center
Events
June 8, Thursday, 5:30pm CALF Parade Participation
June 8, Thursday, 6:30pm Final Performance in the Wooten Hotel Lobby
Mission Strings Summer Camp
Mission Strings Summer Camp 2023
This camp is designed for young string players with at least 1 year of experience. This 4-day camp will include music literacy, composition, music history, small groups, and full string orchestra. The camp will conclude with a performance showcasing all the skills learned throughout the week. Admission is free and open to the public. This camp is open to students 3rd-5th grade with at least 1-year experience on a string instrument (violin, violia, cello, bass)
Registration closes June 2nd
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When??? June 5-8, 9am-12pm
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Registration $100 (Register more than one sibling for a 10% discount for each additional sibling.)
- Showcase June 8th at 12pm at the ACU Williams Performing Arts Center.