August camps are fast approaching and as of July 13, both weeks are full. Be sure to sign up for the MFC newsletter below for the latest on all things related to camp.
August week #1 Aug 4-9 – FULL
August week #2 Aug 11-16 – FULL
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By popular request, a portrait of the legendary Feisty Barney. You can learn his tune here.
Who’s teaching at MFC ’24?
This is a partial list of staff who will be teaching.
June Weekend
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Fred White, Aidan Boardman, David Stimson, Bethany Waickman
Piano: Kimberley Holmes, Alex Fortier
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss
Banjo: Stuart Kenney
Cello: Elsie Gawler,
Flute-Pennywhistle: Darryn Petersen, Sharon Pyne
Uke: Kenny Raskin, Ando Anderson
Bass: Mitch Reed
Button Accordion: Jim Joseph
Piano Accordion:
Voice: Bennett Konesni, Mia Bertelli
“Wild Card” – Ed Howe, Sammy Wetstein
June Week
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Bethany Waickman, David Stimson, Ethan Tischler
Piano: Kimberley Holmes, Alex Fortier
Button Accordion: Jim Joseph
Piano Accordion:
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss
Banjo: Sara Grey
Flute and Pennywhistle: Sharon Pyne, Jim DiCarlo
Cello: Elsie Gawler, Daniel Hawkins
Bass: Stuart Kenney
Mountain Dulcimer: Pam Weeks
Uke: Kenny Raskin, Ando Anderson
Voice: Bennett Konesni, Mia Bertelli, Annadeene Fowler
“Great Horned Ukestra”: Sandy Davis
“Wild Card” – Ed Howe, Sammy Wetstein
August Week I
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Bethany Waickman, Aidan Boardman, Fred White
Piano: Alex Fortier, Neil Pearlman
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss, Baron Collins-Hill
Banjo: Jennifer Armstrong, Stuart Kenney
Flute-Pennywhistle: Sharon Pyne, Andrea Cooper, Mark Roberts
Bass: Mitch Reed
Piano Accordion: Jeremiah McLane
Uke: Kenny Raskin, Ando Anderson
Cello: Elsie Gawler, McKinley James,
Button Accordion: Jim Joseph
Voice: Mia Bertelli, Ethan Tischler, Annadeene Fowler
“Great Horned Ukestra”: Sandy Davis
“Wild Card” – Ed Howe, Sammy Wetstein
August Week II
Fiddle:
PLUS:
Guitar: Bethany Waickman, Aidan Boardman, Susie Burke
Piano: Alex Fortier, Neil Pearlman
Mandolin: Glen Loper, Ben Foss, Baron Collins-Hill, Jeff Lewis
Banjo: Carter Logan
Flute-Pennywhistle: Jim DiCarlo, Sharon Pyne
Bass: Stuart Kenney
Cello: McKinley James, Daniel Hawkins
Uke: Ando Anderson
Piano Accordion: Alex Cumming
Harmonica: Steven Weiss
Voice: Bennett Konesni, Mia Bertelli, Annadeene Fowler
“Wild Card” – Ed Howe, Sammy Wetstein
Want to Work at MFC?
We are looking to hire:
- youth counselors
- lifeguards **
- kitchen managers
- safety/security helpers
… for the 2024 season.
Bring your talents to help make MFC happen!
Get more information and send a preliminary application on our MFC Jobs page.
(** Interested in getting certified as a lifeguard? You can obtain a Red Cross lifeguard certification at the Bath, ME, YMCA. It’s a 3-day course and MFC will pay!! If you’re interested, contact Doug at [email protected] .)
We are also looking for volunteer work exchange campers. We offer a 50% discount on tuition in exchange for working in the kitchen or on set-up/tear down, and other tasks.
Store coming soon!
Update as of June 23: The online Camp Store is getting a slight makeover and will re-open for business soon!
Maine Fiddle Camp 2024 update!
Well, as most of you know, we are back in Montville at Camp NEOFA for Maine Fiddle Camp 2024!
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 >
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 t-shirt or cap, don’t despair, you can order directly from the source!
Virtual Camp Highlights
Latest News
- Maine Fiddle Camp 2024 update!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 accordion June Weekend, June Week, and 1st August week. (Some small changes possible.) Maine Fiddle Camp focuses on the… Read more: Maine Fiddle Camp 2024 update!
- 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… Read more: Tributes to Ben Guilllemette
- 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… Read more: In Memory of David Surette
Events
June Weekend: June 14-16
June Week – June 16-21
August Week I – August 4 – 9
August Week II – August 11 – 16
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!