Youth Programs

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Registration Form

 

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 2024/Winter 2025 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.


 

Youth Programs

Level 1

Fiddlers who have never played before or are between the ages of 6-8, will learn the important basics of fiddling and get an early (and fun) start in playing with others.

All first-timer classes are on Wednesdays.

Class #1 - Ages 6-8 from 4:30-5:00pm
Class #2 - Ages 8-10 from 5:05-5:35pm

  1. FALL: October 02 - December 04, 2024 (10 classes)
    Program Fee: $175
  2. WINTER: January 08 - March 12, 2025 (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.

  1. FALL: October 04 - December 06, 2024 (10 classes)
    Program Fee: $175
  2. WINTER: January 10 - March 14, 2025 (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.

  1. FALL: October 04 - December 06, 2024 (10 classes)
    Program Fee: $175
  2. WINTER: January 10 - March 14, 2025 (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.

  1. FALL: October 04 - December 06, 2024 (10 classes)
    Program Fee: $175
  2. WINTER: January 10 - March 14, 2025 (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. 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.

  1. September 27 - December 06, 2024; January 10 - May 09, 2025
    Program Fee: $550
    (No classes on March 21, 28)
 

The instructor for all youth programs is Andrea Bettger. All classes are above Fiddles & Stix (2nd floor, 5018 52nd Street).

 

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