The Calgary Fiddlers perform a variety of music, ranging from traditional folk fiddling, to country, bluegrass, Celtic, and even big band. Each fiddler takes private classical violin lessons in addition to participating in private and group coaching sessions for fiddling on a weekly basis. The Group performs at over 100 functions in and around the Calgary Area each year, as well as touring internationally every summer.

The Calgary Fiddlers Association is a
non-profit organization dedicated to preserve, promote, and perform all types of fiddling.

Nolana Baillargeon, Managing and Artistic Director of The Calgary Fiddlers, Alumni.
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Robyn Albright, Accompanist of The Calgary Fiddlers and Bow Valley Fiddlers.
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The Calgary Fiddlers are comprised of 15 classically trained violinists. Most of the Fiddlers also play a second or third instrument like the tin whistle, bodhran drum, spoons and mandolin.

Along with their extraordinary playing abilities, the varied accompaniment adds to the excitement of their performances !

Since the formation of The Calgary Fiddlers in 1981, this highly skilled group of amateur musicians, ranging from 12 to 18 years of age, has performed for live audiences, television and radio broadcasts, and concert tours. Performing at over 165 events in and around the Calgary area for various fund raisers and corporate events while still attending school full time, these dynamic young musicians have impressed
and amazed audiences of all ages.

During the past 5 years the group has toured extensively throughout Scotland, Florida, Kansas, Iowa, Montana, Minnesota, Maui, and Ontario in addition to being sent by the
Alberta and Canadian Governments as ambassadors of Calgary in Korea, Los Angeles, Monte Carlo and Monaco.

The Fiddlers have also had the privilege of performing for dignitaries such as H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, and the President of Yemen.

May 2006, 2nd Annual Wild Rosin Concert at Jack Singer Concert Hall with Special Guests, Alumni.

January 2006, Sold out tour of Florida. Venues and booking companies are already booking the Fiddlers for 2008 !

July 2005, International Children's Festival South Korea invited by The Canadian Embassy.

June 2005, Alberta Promotion on Wall Street, New York City.

June 2005, 1st Annual Wild Rosin Concert at Jack Singer Concert Hall with Special guests, the Poljesters.

July 2004, 10th album "No Strings Attached".

In September of 1993, The Calgary Fiddlers Association established a "farm team" called The Bow Valley Fiddlers, to give younger fiddlers some performance experience, with an overview of fiddling styles. Prior to joining the Bow Valley Fiddlers, the majority of students have had two to four years of private training on the violin. The Bow Valley program has grown by leaps and bounds during the past two years, there are six full classes of Bow Valley students. The groups perform all around Calgary and area, for special events, senior’s homes and music festivals.

Donna Turk, Artistic Director of The Bow Valley, Alumni.
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Marty Gray, Fiddle Coach, Alumni.
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Aleksandra Radovanovich , Fiddle Coach, Alumni.
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Tasha Zboya , Fiddle Coach, Alumni.
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