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Folk Arts Quartet, the BC Fiddle Orchestra

Sat. May 30th 2009 Fairfield United Church Victoria BC $10-$12

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Folk Arts Quartet, the BC Fiddle Orchestra

The Folk Arts Quartet (FAQ) combines folk styles from the fiddle world with the ...
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Sat. May 30th 2009 + Add to Calendar Fairfield United Church (All Ages)
7:30pm  Doors at: 7:00pm $10 (adv.) / $12

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Folk Arts Quartet
the BC Fiddle Orchestra

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The Folk Arts Quartet (FAQ) combines folk styles from the fiddle world with the heritage of the classical string quartet. The result is a new hybrid genre, "ChamberGrass." As the four young women of FAQ pioneer this style they are gaining recognition for their musicianship and innovation.

The members of the Folk Arts Quartet met while studying at the Berklee College of Music. Although they were classically trained, they all have extensive experience in folk styles. Hailing from Scotland, Canada, and the United States, they each have distinct musical styles. The FAQ has had the honor of being mentored by some of the best contemporary string players around, including Matt Glaser, Natalie Haas, Eugene Friesen, John McGann.

The Folk Arts Quartet arranges traditional tunes and original compositions using an array of techniques and ideas—some they've learned from Classical string quartet pieces, others from folk bands, and others they've invented on their own. With the addition of the occasional beautiful song or energetic step dance, their groovy, contemporary style nods to their many influences and breathes new life into folk and chamber music.

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Fairfield United Church
1303 Fairfield Road
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Capacity150
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Closed / Inactive

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