Fiddlefire
Languages
English
Discipline
Music
Availability
In-Person, Online
Number of participants
Online: 500
Themes
Environmental
Age
Children ages 5 - 11, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
About this program
Violin sensation Chris McKhool gets students clapping, laughing and singing songs from several musical styles (Django-jazz, blues, classical, Rumba flamenca, funk, world beat, East Coast fiddling and more). Kids scat-sing, become a rhythm section and join Chris to play percussion instruments from around the world! This performance explores the fundamentals of music (rhythm, melody and harmony), improvisation and styles. Presented as a duo or trio with his spectacular friends from Sultans of String.
Curriculum Links
Celebrating diversity through music; respect for environment/life systems; introduction to folk instruments, Character Education: caring, leadership, responsibility, respect and teamwork.
Artist
Pricing
In person - Ottawa Tour Dates: April 22nd to 25th, 2025
One performance: 60 minutes (incl. Q & A) 2 artists $840 + HST
One performance: 60 minutes (incl. Q & A) 3 artists $1,220 + HST
Online
One performance: 60 minutes (incl. Q & A) 2 artists $650+ HST
One performance: 60 minutes (incl. Q & A) 3 artists $840 + HST
Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.
Venues over 25km from Ottawa centre will be charged a travel fee for artist's transportation costs.