Youth Programs
Our programs are much more than learning to play fiddle. As well as honing in on their playing skills and techniques, kids and teens will learn about leadership, group dynamics, working in a team, and being on stage.
Registration for our Fall 2023/Winter 2024 Programs is now open. Details of the various programs can be found below. If you have any questions about which group your child should sign up for, please contact us at aurorafiddle@gmail.com.
There are two steps to register:
- Become a member of the Aurora Fiddle Society.
Fill out our online Membership Form for the 2023/2024 fiddling season. - Register for a program.
Fill out the online Registration Form for the youth programs below.
Youth Programs
Level 1
Fiddlers who have never played before will learn the important basics of fiddling and get an early (and fun) start in playing with others. This program is for youths aged 5 and up.
All classes are on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00pm OR 5:05-5:35pm.
- FALL: September 27 - December 06, 2023 (10 classes)
Program Fee: $175
(No class Oct 11 or Oct 18) - WINTER: January 3 - March 6, 2024 (10 classes)
Program Fee: $175
Level 2
Fiddlers who have previously been in a first-time Level 1 group or have one year of playing experience.
All classes are on Fridays from 3:50-4:30pm.
- FALL: September 29 - December 8, 2023 (10 classes)
Program Fee: $175
(No class Oct 13) - WINTER: January 5- March 8, 2024 (10 classes)
Program Fee: $175
Level 3
Fiddlers who have previously been in a Level 2 group or have 2 years of playing experience.
All classes are on Fridays from 4:40-5:20pm.
- FALL: September 29 - December 8, 2023 (10 classes)
Program Fee: $175
(No class Oct 13) - WINTER: January 5 - March 8, 2024 (10 classes)
Program Fee: $175
Level 4
Fiddlers who have 3 or more years of experience and looking to improve and expand their repertoire and learn some fun tricks for technique and group arrangements.
All classes are on Fridays from 5:30-6:10pm.
- FALL: September 29 - December 8, 2023 (10 classes)
Program Fee: $175
(No class Oct 13) - WINTER: January 5 - March 8, 2024 (10 classes)
Program Fee: $175
Advanced Performance Group:
The Fiddle Cats
Advanced Performance Fiddlers need to have 4 or more years of playing experience. Members of this group are expected to attend all performances and will be travelling to perform in Whitehorse in August 2024. It is an expectation that members of this group practice regularly and are committed to preparation of concerts throughout the season
All classes are on Fridays from 6:20-7:20pm.
- September 29 - December 15, 2023; January 5 - May 10, 2024
Program Fee: $550
(No classes Oct 13, Dec 22, Dec 29, Mar 15, Mar 22)