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Application open January 9 - march 9, 2024
What to Expect
Welcome to Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp – a place where individuality and diverse musical tastes flourish through the exploration of style, rhythm, and technology. We are on the lookout for fiddlers and violinists at the intermediate to professional level, those with an open-minded approach to music and an enthusiasm for discovery. If you're ready to be both challenged and have a ton of fun, you're in the right place. Plus, with no application fee, there's no reason not to give it a shot, regardless of whether you consider yourself at the "right" level or not.
Our goal is to expose you to a wide array of creative perspectives and approaches, empowering you to develop your own unique musical voice, whether you envision yourself as a solo artist, a collaborator, or both. We hope that by the time you leave our camp, you'll view your instrument in a whole new light. Our holistic approach is intended to have a lasting impact on your ability to improve after camp wraps up.
Application & Audition
The application process will ask the following:
Your musical background, experience, and areas of interest
Links to your social media profiles and/or website
Video examples:
One video showcasing your strengths and musical personality
Two optional "wild card" videos, offering a different aspect of your musicianship
Please remember that the application information and videos serve as tools to help us ensure an even distribution of skill levels and to better tailor the camp experience. Don't fret over creating perfect auditions; we listen with kind ears and are excited to learn more about the people in our musical community.
Financial Aid / Scholarship Program
For our international campers in need of travel assistance and young families requiring financial aid, we may offer financial assistance through our scholarship program. We're open to considering other unique situations as well. You will be able to make these requests as part of the application.
Join us at Fiddle Camp, where your musical journey promises to be an extraordinary exploration of creativity, rhythm, and technology. We look forward to welcoming you into our vibrant community of fiddlers and violinists!
Fiddle Family Scholarship
Are you a young violinist/fiddler with a drive to play, practice, jam, and explore? Do you dream of honing your skills with an amazing faculty venturing into new realms of rhythm, technology, and style? If your answer is YES, you sound a lot like me when I was young.
Recognizing the impact that camps and shared musical experiences with my family had on my life—loads of inspiration, tons of tunes and lifelong friends, hangs with musical idols—my parents Tom & Karen Driessen have graciously started the Fiddle Family Scholarship for one deserving young musician and their dedicated parent/guardian to embark on a unique musical journey, together.
What the Scholarship Offers:
Full tuition coverage for the Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp experience for one young fiddler/violinist.
Full “observer” coverage for one parent/guardian.
Accommodation and meals for the duration of the camp.
Access to world-class instructors and immersive workshops.
Opportunities to connect with fellow musicians and form lifelong friendships.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 18.
Demonstrated passion for violin/fiddle music.
Financial need will be taken into consideration.
A heartfelt commitment to learning and growing as a musician.
Availability to attend Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp on the specified dates.
How to Apply:
Begin your Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp application.
Under the “Personal” tab, in the Financial Aid/Scholarship section, select “Yes” that you would like to be considered.
In the text box that will appear, please describe your need for this scholarship and how attending camp will impact your future.
Complete the rest of the application and submit!
Deadline for Applications:
All applications must be received by midnight on Mar. 9 PST.