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Buddy
lives in Judique and is nicknamed the "Master of the Cape
Breton Fiddle" because he is a smooth, correct player who
inspires dancers and brings out the best of the sweet
melodies of many Cape Breton and Scottish composers.
Hugh Allan
"Buddy" MacMaster was born October 18, 1924 in Timmins,
Ontario to John Duncan MacMaster and Sarah Agnes
(MacDonald). There, in a Gaelic speaking home, he was
introduced to the sounds of the old music through the
lilting (mouth music) of his mother. Although Buddy's father
played the fiddle, it is his mother, Sarah Agnes, Buddy
credits with awakening his interest in music and passing it
on to him.
Buddy
MacMaster has travelled the world passing on to many a deep
commitment and respect for the traditional music of his Cape
Breton homeland. The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
established the fiddling school as a tribute to his
dedication, in appreciation for the many ways he has
contributed to the vitality and endurance of traditional
music.
It' an
honour to have the Buddy MacMaster name associated with our
school and so we strive to offer instruction in techniques,
tunes, and musical interpretation that supports the
traditions that Buddy so exemplifies.
2008 Buddy MacMaster School
of Fiddling:
October-13-17,
2008
10:00am-11:00am - First session
11:00am-12:00pm - Second Session
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch and Ceilidh with
Buddy MacMaster
1:00pm-2:00pm - 3rd Session
and
2:00pm-3:00pm - last session
of the day
3:15pm-4:15pm - Jam Session
with Director Kinnon Beaton
School Registration Cost:
Register online using
the links below
Full week:
$440.00 + tax
4 days: $97.50 per day + tax
3 days $100.00 per day + tax
2 days $112.50 per day + tax
1 day $125.00 + tax
Includes
the daily lunch ceilidh with Buddy MacMaster.
For further info on classes, phone us at (902) 787-2708
or
send us an email.
Visa or Mastercard accepted. All transactions are secure. Prices in
Canadian dollars.
* Please choose 'Tickets' in the shipping
options for no shipping charge.
* We will contact you after you register to ask for the days
you wish to attend.
2008 Instructors:
Monday,
October 13, 2008
 Glenn Graham
Glenn has been a force to be
reckoned with since he was a teenager, playing for dances when
he was just 15 years old. Influenced by the ancient sounds of
the "Mabou Coal Mines" fiddle style, Glenn’s roots go deep in
the traditional Gaelic music of Cape Breton. Well over four
generations of his family have produced more than fifty
musicians including fiddlers, piano players, Gaelic singers,
pipers, composers and dancers.
 Kyle MacNeil
Fiddler, guitarist and mandolin player with the
Barra
MacNeils.
More info on Kyle coming shortly...
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
 Andrea Beaton
One of Cape Breton's
most promising young fiddlers, Andrea Beaton comes by her music
honestly. She's the youngest of generations of Beaton musicians.
Her father, Kinnon, is one of today's most influential Cape
Breton fiddlers. Her mother, Betty Beaton, is one of the great
piano accompanists of her generation. Andrea is increasingly in the forefront of
her generation. Her music is at once her own and deeply rooted
in the tradition associated with the Mabou Coal Mines. And, like
her father and grandfather, she is a composer in the tradition,
adding fine new music to the island's repertoire.
 Colin
Grant
Colin has immersed himself in
the local music scene since moving from Toronto in 1998,
taking lessons in fiddle and guitar from acclaimed musician
and teacher Allie Bennett as well as performing at ceilidhs, dances, and concerts
all over the island. He soon developed his own style of
playing; his clean, lively sound proving versatile in venues as
diverse as the West Mabou dance hall and the Savoy Theatre.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
 Howie MacDonald
Howie has been a performer as long
as he can remember. Whether at a family gathering or an
international concert hall, Howie's job was always to entertain.
Even while spending many years touring and recording with the
Rankin Family, Howie still managed to release nine albums. Howie is an
accomplished piano player as well and has accompanied just about
everyone on the island.
 Dwayne Cote
Dwayne has been performing since
the age of four, entertaining audiences with his guitar and
violin skills.
During the late 80’s and early 90’s, Dwayne performed on
television and radio with such celebrated performers as John
Allan Cameron, Graham Townsend, Jerry Holland and Dave MacIsaac,
to name just a few. Dwayne Cote is deemed to be one of the most
unique violinists in Atlantic Canada.
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Thursday,
October 16,
2008
 Mairi
Rankin
is a native of Mabou, Cape Breton. She has been playing the
fiddle and step-dancing for nearly 15 years. Her extraordinary
skills have entertained audiences across Canada, the USA,
Denmark, and the U.K. She has performed as a solo artist and
with such renowned groups as Cuillin, Natalie MacMaster, Ashley
Mac Isaac, Mary Jane Lamond, and “Spirit Of The Dance”. She has also released her
first solo recording entitled "First Hand".
Wendy MacIsaac
Wendy is a fiddler/piano player/stepdancer
from Creignish, Cape Breton. She has been touring all over the
world for the fifteen years with Mary Jane Lamond, Ashley
MacIsaac, Beolach (her current band) and as a solo performer. She has performed in Italy, Brazil,
UK, Ireland, Iceland, Eastern Europe and all over North
America. Wendy’s recordings include ‘The Reel Thing’,
‘That’s What You Get’ and her latest album ‘Timeline’. Beolach has recorded
2 albums and
Wendy is featured prominently on the recordings of Mary Jane Lamond.
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Friday,
October 17,
2008
Jerry Holland
Jerry is a
fiddler strongly rooted in Cape Breton, Scottish and Irish dance
music traditions. An active performer and recording artist, many
of his own tunes have entered the traditional repertoire around
the world. His tunes, books and recordings have remained
influential wherever Celtic music is played. From childhood on, a
series of fortunate events put young Jerry in the company of
many of the greatest Cape Breton musician of the last
generation, Winston Fitzgerald, Bill Lamey, Angus Chisholm, and
many others. Many will remember
seeing Jerry perform on The John Allan Cameron Show. These shows
were taped in Montreal and ran from 1974 to 1977.
 Dave
MacIsaac
Internationally recognized as a master of stringed instruments,
Dave MacIsaac is a musician’s musician and is widely admired as
such. He plays traditional fiddle tunes with fiery passion, and
his stunning guitar playing, whether solo or as accompaniment,
is industry legend. Dave's father, Alex Dan, was also a fiddler
and had an influence on Dave's playing. Dave is known as an
"old style" fiddler and his repertoire consists of many,
many, old tunes In the Celtic field especially,
he's highly regarded as both a soloist and a sideman.
A
weeklong course of playing and learning at The Celtic
Music
Centre in Buddy's home village of
Judique.
Inn on
the Intervale
Judique Phone: (902)-787-2742
Toll Free: 1-877-795-4882
2-3 miles from the Center
www.innontheintervale.com
Denys
Mountain B&B
Judique Phone: (902) 787-2393, 787-2936
2-3 miles from Center
Available for Rent
3 Bedroom House
Call Bernadette at (902) 787-2517
2-3 miles from Center
Herbridean Motel
Port Hood Phone: (902) 787-3214
10 miles from Center
Captain's River Cottages
Port Hood Phone: (902) 787-2594
10 miles from Center
www.captainsrivercottages.com
Chisholm of Troy Costal Cottages
Hwy 19 Troy Phone: (902) 625-3285
15 miles from Center
www.chisholmcottages.com
Marg's B&B
Troy Phone: (902) 625-2401
15 miles from Center
Paul Bunyan Cottages
Troy Phone: (902) 625-3033
15 miles from Center
www.paulbunyancottages.com
Skye Lodge
Port Hawkesbury Phone: (902) 625-1300
20 miles from Center
www.skyelodge.com
Quotes:
 "The Buddy MacMaster School of
Fiddling is unique to Cape Breton Island in that it features
the styles of ten different teachers, both from the younger
and older generation of fiddlers. The atmosphere is one of
natural Cape Breton hospitality, in a focused environment
that allows you to absorb the music and the meaning. I
recommend this school for those wanting to learn the
fiddling style of Cape Breton."
- Sincerely, Natalie MacMaster
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Greetings
from Rockland (outside of Ottawa).
I was at your school for one day (Monday) this year, and
intend to be back for the whole week next year! Really
enjoyed the school, Celtic colours, and just about
everything I saw and heard while there. I am a real fan of
Cape Breton culture and music, and every time I go the depth
and abilities of the young musicians I see blows me away!
This year, after the Tuesday evening concert at Strathspey
Place (which was itself an experience), I stopped into the
Red Shoes pub and heard Jennifer Roland play - WOW! Another
great musician and one I hadn`t heard of before.
- Calvin
(Rockland, ON)
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Great job
on the workshops!
- Ketra
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I wanted
to send an email to thank you for all the great teachers at
this years fiddle class. I had a great time, and learned so
much, and met so many great people while I was up in CB. I
need to listen many times to the recordings of the lessons
that I made so it can all sink in.
- Thanks again, Phil
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July 16-20, 2007:
Buddy's School of Fiddling
Instructors: Kyle MacNeil, Jerry
Holland, Carl MacKenzie, Shelly Campbell, Buddy MacMaster,
Andrea Beaton, Winnie Chafe, Glenn Graham, Kimberley Fraser,
Kinnon Beaton
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