Old-Time Dance Orchestra (Danceband) (Band) - AD
Downtown - Victoria Conservatory of Music • 900 Johnson Street Victoria, BC, Canada V8V 3N4 Organized by Victoria Conservatory of MusicAbout this event
Description
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Phone: Downtown 250-386-5311 / Westhills 778-265-5355 / Toll Free 1-866-386-5311
Email: info@vcm.bc.ca
A precursor to BCFO, the repertoire for the Old-Time Dance Orchestra is firmly rooted in Canadian Old-Time dance music. This ensemble plays for dances during the year and learns Canadian fiddle history in the process.
The BC Fiddle Orchestra began with a small group of talented and enthusiastic young violinists from Daniel Lapp's studio. The first performance, in 1994, was at the Opening Ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games in front of 60,000 people. The BCFO has gone on to perform at numerous festivals and ceremonies throughout the province. Dozens of young fiddlers, many of whom are now professional musicians, have learned the art of fiddling during their apprenticeship with the BCFO which exposes students to styles and genres from around the world. Founder and director Daniel Lapp has travelled the globe learning tunes from great masters and is himself considered a Canadian fiddle icon. Daniel was awarded the Canadian Folk Music Innovator Award in 2013 for his mentorship of young fiddlers.
Acceptance by audition. Non-fiddlers are also welcome to audition and be part of the BCFO Band.
The VCM offers monthly payments plans, please contact our front desk for more details: 250-386-5311
Location
Downtown - Room 303
Instructor
Daniel Lapp