Register for MFC 2023!
June weekend June 16-18, 2023
(Full! You can still get on the waiting list.)
June week June 18-23, 2023
August week #1 Aug 6-11, 2023
August week #2 Aug 13-18, 2023
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Maine Fiddle Camp 2023 update!
Well, as most of you know, we are back in Montville at Camp NEOFA for Maine Fiddle Camp 2023!
As has always been the case, we offer fiddle, piano, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, cello, flute and whistle, banjo, bass, singing, at all sessions PLUS mountain dulcimer June week, harmonica second August week, piano accordion 1st August week, button accordion June weekend and first August week. (Some minor changes possible). Read more >
Who’s teaching at MFC ’23?
This is a partial list of staff who will be teaching. More to come, stay tuned!!
June Weekend
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Fred White, Aidan Boardman, David Stimson
Piano: Alex Fortier, Alex Cumming
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss
Banjo: Sara Grey, John Gawler
Cello: Elsie Gawler, Pam Weeks
Flute-Pennywhistle: Darryn Petersen, Sharon Pyne
Uke: Kenny Raskin
Bass: Stuart Kenney
Button Accordion: Jim Joseph
Piano Accordion: Alex Cumming
Voice: Bennett Konesni and Mia Bertelli
June Week
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Bethany Waickman, Ben Foss, David Stimson, Ando Anderson
Piano: Alex Fortier, Alex Cumming
Button Accordion: Jim Joseph
Piano Accordion: Alex Cumming
Mandolin: Glen Loper
Banjo: Stuart Kenney
Flute and Pennywhistle: Sharon Pyne, Sandy Davis
Cello: Elsie Gawler
Bass: Noah Fishman
Mountain Dulcimer: Pam Weeks
Uke: Kenny Raskin
Voice: Bennett Konesni and Mia Bertelli
“Great Horned Ukestra”: Sandy Davis
August Week I
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Bethany Waickman, Aidan Boardman, Fred White
Piano: Alex Fortier
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss, Jeff Lewis
Banjo: Stuart Kenney
Flute-Pennywhistle: Sharon Pyne, Mark Roberts, Andrea Cooper
Bass: Noah Fishman
Piano Accordion: Alex Cumming, Samuel Foucher
Uke: Kenny Raskin, Ando Anderson
Cello: Elsie Gawler, McKinley James
Button Accordion: Jim Joseph
Voice: Bennett Konesni and Mia Bertelli
“Great Horned Ukestra”: Sandy Davis
August Week II
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Bethany Waickman, Aidan Boardman, Susie Burke
Piano: Alex Fortier
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss
Banjo: Carter Logan
Flute-Pennywhistle: Jim DiCarlo, Sharon Pyne
Bass: Stuart Kenney*
Cello: McKinley James, Daniel Hawkins
Uke: Nina Miller
Piano Accordion:
Harmonica: Steven Weiss
Voice: Bennett Konesni and Mia Bertelli
Welcome Tunes
Here are some tunes from our common repertoire. We will play these together on the first night of camp.
About Maine Fiddle Camp
Maine Fiddle Camp is a multi-generational traditional music camp in central Maine. Not just for fiddles, MFC offers instruction in at least 14 instruments plus voice. Instructors emphasize learning and playing by ear. All ages and levels are welcome—from skilled players to people who have never played before. Besides instrument workshops, there are opportunities to perform, sing around the campfire, and “form a band”. There are jam sessions, variety shows, old time country dances and traditional camp activities like swimming and games for the kids. The FOOD at MFC is healthy, locally sourced wherever possible, respectful campers’ dietary needs, and above all, delicious.
If you were at camp and forgot to get your 2022 t-shirt or cap, don’t despair, you can order directly from the source!
Virtual Camp Highlights
Latest News
- Maine Fiddle Camp 2023 update!Well, as most of you know, we are back in Montville at Camp NEOFA for Maine Fiddle Camp 2023! As has always been the case, we offer fiddle, piano, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, cello, flute and whistle, banjo, bass, singing, at all sessions PLUS mountain dulcimer June week, harmonica second August week, piano accordion AND button […]
- Tributes to Ben GuilllemetteWe lost Ben Guillemette, his having preceded everyone reading this to the heavenly dance band at age 95. I first met Ben when he showed up with “Toots” Bouthot (our Joanne’s father!) in 1975 to compete at the East Benton Fiddlers’ Convention. We young upshot fiddlers knew we were listening to fiddling and piano accompaniment […]
- In Memory of David SuretteIt is our sad duty and honor to announce the passing of a long time Maine Fiddle Camp teacher and inspiration David Surette, whose family, music, and spirit were perfect examples of the kind of leadership that has made MFC the “nurturing while learning” community it is. There will be tributes to him occurring throughout […]
Events
June Weekend: June 16-18
June Week – June 18-23
August Week I – August 6 – 11
August Week II – August 13 – 18
Can you help us find past camp videos?
We are looking for videos from “real” MFC.
Some of you may have video of past variety shows, dances, etc.
Would you be willing to share it with us?
You can upload videos on this page. Please contact us if you have questions or leads!