Fiddle Frenzy 2024 Program
Including details for our: Sneak Peak Raffle Basket; Auditions and Patchwork Rodeo CDs
SPECIAL THANKS!
The Board of Directors, Coaches, and Staff of The Calgary Fiddlers Association would like to thank the Parents and Fiddlers for a great year!
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
Sound production
Jason Bennett
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
Bogdan Popescu, Chair, Finance Committee
Claudia Tecuceanu, Fundraising Director
Parent Reps
Nina Bruchet - Calgary Fiddlers
Katrina Toews - Bow Valley Fiddlers
What’s Happening at Fiddle Frenzy 2024!
In addition to enjoying the music of our talented fiddlers, please participate in the following fundraisers:
Sneak Peak Raffle Fundraiser Gift Basket value $200+
We are showcasing a sampling of our fundraisers planned for our 2024-2025 Fiddle Season!
A Gift Basket includes: Bowness Soapworks value is $45 (soap & bug balm); Mom's Pantry - $120 in samples; Purdy's Sampler - $20; Teamfund - $25 donation to our association; Water Valley Forest Nursery Planter - $40;
Ticket prices: 1 for $5 3 for $10 8 for $20
Patchwork Rodeo CD
🎻🤠 Get ready to kick up your boots and dance to our brand new album "Patchwork Rodeo" – the ultimate fusion of foot-stompin' fiddle music! 🎶Dive into a musical adventure like no other as we take you on a journey through a patchwork of genres, from the rustic charm of folk fiddlin' to the high-energy rhythms of bluegrass, the timeless melodies of Celtic music, the swinging sounds of big band, and beyond!Whether you're a die-hard fiddle fan or just looking for some good ol' fashioned fun, this album has something for everyone!📣
Purchase Patchwork Rodeo at Fiddle Frenzy or online here on our Website
Fiddler Auditions
The Bow Valley Fiddlers are looking for your young violinist to join our program! With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to explore new opportunities for your young violinist’s musical journey. We are in the process of setting up new fiddler auditions for our program and need your help, our fiddle family, to help spread the word about the Bow Valley Fiddler Program. We believe that your networks, including private teachers, parents, and friends with young musicians, could be a fantastic resource in finding talented violinists who might be a perfect fit for our fiddle program. Your assistance in letting all the young violinists in Calgary and the surrounding area know about our auditions would be immensely appreciated. Whether through word of mouth, social media, or other means, your support can help us reach those who could benefit most from fiddling with us!
