Fiddle Fantasia Program
Including details for our Silent Auction, Bonbons for Toonies and our Fiddle Splitz 50/50 cash Raffle!
CFA Mission
Through the art of Canadian fiddle music, we motivate, educate, and inspire children to develop musically and socially.
Since the formation of The Bow Valley Fiddlers in 1995, this highly skilled group of amateur musicians, ranging from 7 to 18 years of age, has entertained thousands of people in and around the Calgary area. The Bow Valley Fiddlers are a division of The Calgary Fiddlers Association. This young group of fiddlers was first put together to act as a feeder group for the world-renowned Calgary Fiddlers. Over the past 27 years it has grown into an educational program focusing on using music to develop youth. We are proud to continue to bring toe tappin' joy to the Seniors in our community with our 'Celebrate Canada' program.
BVF Junior Group
Executive Director: Nolana Baillargeon
Bow Valley Artistic Director: Jessica Pereversoff
Coach: Madalyn Hart
Winifred Aikman
Gabriela Anzola Marin
Daria Chehlarov
Brielle Feragen
Samantha Fonseca
Luca Gonzalez
BVF Intermediate Group
Executive Director: Nolana Baillargeon
Bow Valley Artistic Director: Jessica Pereversoff
Coach: Raina Punia
Danya Anzola Marin
Asher Christensen
Kesler Douey
Valentina Gonzalez
Isabel Gutierrez
Peter McKirdy
Matthew Macleod Andrade
Aryana Moghtader
Salome Ramírez
Eden Schweitzer
Lucas Tecuceanu
Evelyn Toews
BVF Senior Group
Executive Director: Nolana Baillargeon
Bow Valley Artistic Director: Jessica Pereversoff
Coach - Elspeth Bruce
Felix Arcila
Julia Bradley
Josephine Daskal
Brendan Fox
Mira Kinzikeev
Eloise McKinnon
Katherine Reimche
Danielle Tretiakov
BVF Performing Group
Executive Director: Nolana Baillargeon
Bow Valley Artistic Director: Jessica Pereversoff
Assistant Director of Bow Valley Performing Group: Nikki Romeril
Zane Adatia
Claire Cook
Sophia Delgadillo-Cruz
Alison Harries
Sam Katsnelson
Owen Kramer
Marcus Leonard
Lucas Medlow
Eli Seeliger
Isla Toews
Awna Waller
The Calgary Fiddlers are a musically gifted group of young people who love to perform and who appeal to audiences of all ages around the world. This exciting ensemble bursts on to stage to deliver high energy performances of a wide range of music from traditional folk fiddling to country, bluegrass, Celtic and even big band. Each fiddler has a rigorous training schedule that includes private and group coaching sessions on a weekly basis, in addition to performing at over 100 functions in and around Calgary and touring both locally and internationally. Past notable appearances include the opening of the “Live with Kelly” show in Banff, AB, and a featured spot on the Australian TODAY show, filmed at Lake Louise. In 2022 The Calgary Fiddlers were invited to play at the UNESCO City of Art and Music Festival in Liria Spain. The group had a tremendous reception by the Spanish public and have been invited to return. Additionally, we are proud to continue to bring toe tappin' joy to the Seniors in our community - performing at over 60 senior facilities each year with our 'Celebrate Canada' program.
Calgary Fiddlers
Artistic Director: Nolana Baillargeon
Coach - Jessica Pereversoff
Noah Born
Charlise Bruchet
Sienna Bruchet
Claire Godenir
Nina Godenir
Maxim Harrison
Miko Heidt
Rebecca Hultgren
Zoe Lewis
Amanda Mykyte
Hannah Perejma
Raina Punia
Declan Rowles
Charlotte Sentner
Quinn Sparkes
Willa Vipond
Annika Yip
CFA Director of Production
Robyn Albright
Accompanists
Keyboard: Robyn Albright
Drummer: Warren Tse
Sound production
Jason Bennett and Brett Rowan
Photographer
Robin Albright
Videotographer
Gerry Prost
Calgary Fiddlers Association Staff
Joanne Birce - Bookkeeper/Grant Administrator
Donna Reid - Operations Manager
Volunteer Board Committee
Gillian McKirdy, President
Suzanne Doig, Treasurer
Kayla Grisdale, Vice President
Scott Harrison, Director
Christine Beckie, Past President
Faith Keister, Secretary
Parent Reps
Nina Bruchet - Calgary Fiddlers
Katrina Toews - Bow Valley Fiddlers
What’s Happening at Fiddle Fantasia 2023!
In addition to enjoying the music of our talented fiddlers, please participate in the following fundraisers:
Online Silent Auction - Place your bid Here
Bidding Starts Now and ends at 8:30 pm, Dec. 16, 2023
Notifications for bids will be sent by email! Watch closely so you are not out bid! Winners do not have to be in attendance at Fiddle Fantasia, so please share our Silent Auction link with family and friends.
Don’t want to bid? Donate through the silent auction!
On behalf of the Calgary Fiddler Association we would like to thank our donors for contributing to our Silent Auction.
Fiddle Splitz 50/50 Cash Fundraiser
Draw Date: At the Barn Dance, March 16, 2024
Winners do not have to be in attendance at the Barn Dance, so please share the link with family and friends!
Bonbon for Bucks!
We are excited to celebrate our traditional Chocolates for cash donations during intermission! Please get your Toonies out!
Fiddle Fantasia 2023 will be Available for Download!
Sit back and enjoy the music! Don’t worry about videotaping or taking pictures, we have you covered! We will have a video of the performance available for download, December 18, 2023! This makes a wonderful gift or memory keepsake! Additionally, a professional group picture of our Fiddlers will be sent to each family.
