Developing Youth through Music

We are so much more than just a music group!

 LEAdership

Our Calgary Fiddlers mentorship program allows our senior students to work with, lead and inspire our younger students throughout the year.

 CFA Mandate: To preserve, promote and perform all types of fiddling, with a particular emphasis on Canadian styles.

Confidence

Building confidence through our group performance format, students learn to engage the audience, speak in front of a crowd as they introduce repertoire, as well as staging skills through choreography.

 CFA Mission: Through the art of Canadian fiddle music, we motivate, educate, and inspire children to develop musically and socially.

LIFE skills

The discipline of learning a musical instrument coupled with the interpersonal skills of working as a team and touring locally & internationally, give our students the experiences that will help them succeed in any career they may choose.

 CFA Vision: To develop life skills in our young students such as leadership, confidence, discipline, time management, & an appreciation for the Canadian heritage of folk fiddling; all acquired with exposure to local & international performance experiences, while promoting and preserving the art of fiddle music.

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Prepare to be swept off your feet by the holiday magic and musical brilliance of The Calgary Fiddlers and The Bow Valley Fiddlers! This December 15, join us for an afternoon bursting with fiddle-ized holiday classics, heartwarming cheer, and toe-tapping fun! Our talented young musicians are ready to light up the stage, filling the air with festive tunes that will have you dancing in your seat!

As special guests, the Legendary Casey O'Loughlin Irish Dancers—led by the renowned former Lead Dancers of Riverdance—will take the stage to enchant you with their mesmerizing footwork and energetic spirit. Be prepared to feel your own feet start moving!

And don’t forget to bring some loonies and toonies for our fun-filled Bon Bons for Bucks fundraiser. Our little fiddle elves will spread sweet joy with Lindt chocolate bonbons at intermission, adding an extra dash of holiday spirit!

Our Team

For 43 years, staff at the Calgary Fiddlers Association having been pouring their heart and soul into developing amazing young fiddle musicians while ensuring the time-honoured art of folk fiddle endures, thrives and evolves. 

We have the best job in the whole, wide world.  Why, you ask?  Because, we get to work with over 80 of the most hard-working, passionate young people on the planet!

Our highly trained team members have oodles of fun, but we work very hard to provide top-notch, innovative fiddle music education in Calgary.

CFA Artistic & Production Staff

CFA History

The Calgary Fiddlers Association emerged from the classical violin program at Mount Royal Conservatory of Music in 1981. At that time, Dr. Norman Burgess was the Director of the Conservatory and his passion for innovation, creativity and excellence led him to create the Calgary Fiddlers program for young classically trained musicians. He loved classical violin and he LOVED to fiddle (his two worlds collided to create something VERY special). After 36 years, his legacy continues!

Our history is important and everyone who has been involved, be it student or teacher, has played an integral part in making the Calgary Fiddlers Association North America's largest and most successful fiddle education and performance program, to date!

CFA TIMELINE

Check out the Calgary Fiddlers Association's time line of key events taking place from 1981 to the present.

LISTEN TO HISTORY

Listen as this entertaining documentary takes you through the rich and varied history of our fabulous organization.

The Calgary Fiddlers Association is always seeking sponsors, donations and in-kind contributions to help stretch our budget.

The Calgary Fiddlers Association is planning to raise approximately $35,000 this year on Fundraising campaigns. It will cost the CFA an estimated $4000 to raise this. The funds raised will be directed to youth programs (workshops, fiddle camp, Celebrate Canada – Seniors’ outreach program, as well as a bursary fund so all interested youth are able to participate.  For further information, please contact Nolana Baillargeon at 403-835-3738. Our address is P.O Box 74086, RPO Strathcona, Calgary, Alberta T3H 3B6.

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