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.
The registration form for our Fall 2023/Winter 2024 Programs are now available for registration. 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 this process:
- Become a member of the Aurora Fiddle Society.
- Register for programs.
Fill out the form below to become a member of the Aurora Fiddle Society for the 2023/2024 fiddling season! Please note: This is our general membership form.
REGISTRATION FORM for youth programs.
Youth Programs
Level 1
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.
Class is held on Wednesdays from 5:00 - 5:40 PM
September 27 - December 06, 2023 (10 classes) // Program Fee: $175
(No class Oct 11 or Oct 18)
January 3 - March 6, 2024 (10 classes) // Program Fee: $175
START DATE: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Level 2
Level 2 is for fiddlers who've previously been in first-time level 1 group. (Have one year of playing experience.)
Class will be held on Fridays from 3:50 - 4:30 PM
September 29 - December 8, 2023 (10 classes) // Program Fee: $175
(No class Oct 13)
January 5 - March 8, 2024 (10 classes) // Program Fee: $175
START DATE: Friday, September 29, 2023
Level 3
Level 3 class is for fiddlers who've previously been in level 2 group or have had 2 years of playing experience.
Class will be held on Fridays from 4:40 - 5:20 PM
September 29 - December 8, 2023 (10 classes) // Program Fee: $175
(No class Oct 13)
January 5 - March 8, 2024 (10 classes) // Program Fee: $175
START DATE: Friday, September 29, 2023
Level 4
Level 4 fiddlers improve and expand their repertoire, and learn some fun tricks for technique and group arrangements. This is for fiddlers who have 3 or more years of experience fiddling.
Class will be held on Fridays from 5:30 - 6:10 PM
September 29 - December 8, 2023 (10 classes) // Program Fee: $175
(No class Oct 13)
January 5 - March 8, 2024 (10 classes) // Program Fee: $175
START DATE: Friday, September 29, 2023
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
Class will be held on Fridays from 6:20 - 7:20 PM
September 29 - December 15, 2023 (( Christmas Break )) January 5 - May 10, 2024
(No classes Oct 13, Mar 15 & Mar 22)
Program Fee: $550
START DATE: Friday, September 29, 2023
The instructor for all youth programs is Andrea Bettger. All youth programs will be taking place on the second floor of 5018 52nd Street (above Fiddles & Stix).