Valley Youth Fiddlers

Next Trad Jam

Posted on February 16, 2025

Our next trad jam is coming up in March. Everyone is welcome any level, any instrument. We tend to start off slow and then get a little faster in the second half.

VYF Alumni on CBC Radio’s Q

Posted on January 28, 2025

Valley Youth Fiddlers alumni Maddie Jay (Madeline Lough) appeared on CBC radio's Q on Jan 27. You can listen to this clip of her interview or check out the full show on CBC Radio. She credits VYF Mentor Oliver Schroer and her fiddle teacher Leslie Jean for her success and creativity. Maddie has toured with Lorde and Remi Wolf. She just released her latest studio album - I Can Change Your Mind 

Maddie talks about the Truffles program where kids worked with Oliver to create and record their own tune. Although we haven't run the program in a few years, it still exists, now lead by James Stephens.

Family Dance

Posted on January 12, 2025

Time for another famous VYF family dance. The fiddlers are having a workshop this weekend so there may be a guest appearance by a mentor or two.

This is a fundraiser for our programs and upcoming summer camp. Admission by donation with suggested $10 adults and $5 kids.

Trad Jam

Posted on January 5, 2025

The first trad jam of 2025 is coming up this Wednesday from 7-9pm at The Old Church. All instruments and people are welcome, you don't need to be a VYF member to attend. $5 drop-in fee to cover hall rental.