The New ENGLAND FIDDLE ENSEMBLE IS BACK FOR ITS 17TH SEASON, and the
music—and the COMMUNITY BEHIND IT—has never been bigger. This
year's ENSEMBLE BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 170 MUSICIANS, ages 5 to 87,
united by a shared love of making music together.A true COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA, the New ENGLAND FIDDLE ENSEMBLE DRAWS PLAYERS FROM ACROSS
THE REGION AND FROM EVERY WALK OF LIFE. While FIDDLES ARE AT THE HEART
OF THE SOUND, the ENSEMBLE IS ANYTHING BUT ONE-note. The stage comes
alive with a rich mix of GUITARS, BANJOS, MANDOLINS, BASSES, HARPS,
CELLOS, AND MORE. Experience levels span the full spectrum—from a
fearless 5-year-old bass player who threatens to steal the show on
Walk Right In, to a retired string teacher with over 30 years in the
classroom.
A nonprofit organization, the New England Fiddle Ensemble's mission is
simple and powerful: to bring community together through music.
Rehearsals take place in eight locations across New Hampshire and
Maine from November through April, before all groups unite for two
large ensemble rehearsals and six concerts. Music is taught entirely
by ear, so you won't find music stands on stage—just performers
smiling, connecting with the audience, and communicating with one
another through the music.
Audiences can expect moments that are as moving as they are memorable:
a talented family of eight singing and soloing on a bluegrass
favorite; an 86-year-old FIDDLER TEARING INTO A CANADIAN FIDDLE TUNE;
a teenager belting out Side by Side; and the shimmering beauty of a
harp on Hector the Hero. COMMUNITY MUSICIANS ARE SUPPORTED BY
PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS, coming together to deliver a performance
that’s heartwarming, high-energy, and full of joy—with just the
right dose of humor.
This is more than a CONCERT. It's a celebration of music, connection,
and the _magic that happens when a community plays together._
Visit our website for other concert locations in Maine and New
Hampshire.
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