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| Montana Fiddle Camp | June 1-6, 2008 (week 1) June 8-13, 2008 (week 2) |
| Monarch, Montana |
Week One As of 5/4/08 58 students |
Week Two As of 5/4/08 46 Students |
Nestled in the heart of the historic Little Belt silver mining 
valley is a “Treasure State” treasure. The friendly community of Monarch is home to the Montana Fiddle Camp. During the first two weeks in June, this picturesque setting rings with laughter and the sweet sound of fiddle music, blended with big blue skies, crystal 
clear water, and the fresh aroma of mountain spruce. Montana Fiddle Camp brings together a dazzling array of instructors who offer classes and workshops in an intimate and beautiful setting. We offer fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and contra dancing. Nightly concerts, given by our instructors, are the highlight of the fiddle camp experience.
Instructors [Download All Instructor Bios]
You can look forward to sharing classes and workshops with the following instructors:
Week 1-
- Fiddle: Buddy Spicher, April Verch, Barbara Lamb, Will Harmon, Kimber Ludiker, Emily Callender
- Guitar: Mike Dowling, Isaac Callender
- Hammered Dulcimer: Laurie Thompson (dulcimers provided)
Week 2-
- Fiddle: Brian Wicklund, Justin Branum, Rona Wilkie, Matt Wyatt, Vince Croft, Jill Flikkema
- Guitar: Bill McKay
- Mandolin: Steve Mullins, Reid Buckley
- Clawhammer Banjo: Rick McCracken (minimum of three students)
Students are given a unique opportunity to experience a multitude of genres during the course of the week. The camp is proud to offer students a wide array of styles, including Cajun, Celtic, Texas, Canadian, Appalachian, bluegrass, and western swing.
Options
Option 1- Tuition for the six days of instruction, accommodation, and meals- $345
Option 2- Same as Option 1 (MSOTFA members only) $320
Option 3- Students wishing to camp (tent, RV,etc.) and prepare their own meals. (instruction only) - $225
Option 4- Meals only (parents, children, etc. accompanying a student) - $145
Accommodations & Meals
This unforgettable experience includes three hearty home-cooked meals daily, along with two coffee breaks during the day. The food served will included a wide variety of meats, vegetables, and fresh fruit. Separate heated dorms are available for men, women, and families. Handicapped accessible bathroom and shower facilities are located in each dorm. There is plenty of room for on-site camping for a nightly fee. Power and water are available.
Supervision Policy
Children 17 and under are required to be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian. Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal. Tuition will not be refunded.
Directions to Camp
Montana Fiddle Camp is located on Highway 89 (between Great Falls and White Sulphur Springs) at St. Thomas Church Camp, mile marker 48.
Check out Fiddler Magazine, Spring 2007.
Amy Colson, former Montana Fiddle Camp student, shares her camp experience with readers of Fiddler Magazine in an article entitled "The Last Best Fiddle Camp in the Last Best Place". Amy's article truly captures the heart of MFC, as only a former camper can!
[Download the 2008 Registration Form]
For more information, contact the camp director:
Fred Buckley
319 Old Divide Rd.
Roundup, MT 59072
406-323-1198
buckley@midrivers.com
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