L earn how to play tradition fiddle tunes at a week long ‘Fiddle Camp’ for ages 7 through 17 at all skill levels held from June 7 – 12. This learning experience is sponsored by Ozark Adventures with funding provided by various year round performances. Student learn traditional Ozarks fiddle tunes in the timeless tradition of listening and practicing under the guidance of some of the best “passers on” of the Ozarks musical heritage. Selected students have their tuition waived and instead provide ‘sweat equity’ for the upcoming year.

Last year students performed on stage with the regulars at the Taney County Folk Center, the second annual “Music in the Ozarks Tradition” concert, Silver Dollar City, and for the Governor’s inauguration festival. 

For more information on the historical opportunity please call 417-239-0203 or email info@ozarkadventures.org

A. Students and parents “carpooled” by coach from Branson to the folk center, and after meeting teachers and orientations, parents went back to Branson.

B. Fiddle Camp Overseer Rachal Reynolds encourages   pint-sized Amber McCullough, Ava, Mo.

C. Drew Beisswenger, MSU professor, and author with collector Gordon McCann of a forthcoming book on Ozark fiddle tunes, was one of the instructors.

D. Students learn a tune “by ear.”

E. Jolie Clotfelter, Cassville, Mo., plays while her instructor listens.

F. Practice was outdoors, too.