Acoustic Music Camp
Home Why Choose Us Organizers Kathy Sommer (Zimpfer) Ellen Carlson Coaches Reviews Schedule Fees Accommodations What to Bring  Registration Directions Contact Us	Camp Organizers: Fiddleheads Camp is organized by experienced fiddlers Kathy Sommer (Zimpfer) and  Ellen Carlson with the support of other coaches, volunteers and helpers.   Kathy and Ellen are no strangers to the violin/fiddle. Performing with numerous groups since they were very young, they are known for their double fiddling and improvisational abilities.  They are on several recordings with bands such as The Fiddleheads Band, Sweet (Red) Hot and Sassy, The High Range Band, and the Buskers. Both Ellen and Kathy enjoy playing a wide variety of musical styles. Drawing on bluegrass and classical roots, both are adept at swing, western swing, country, old-time, cajun and jazz. They have learned from some of the hottest performers today at various fiddle camps throughout the nation- Mark O'Connor, Buddy Spicher, Jay Unger, Matt Glaser, Barbara Lamb, and the Turtle Island String Quartet. They have also taken their fiddling and teaching expertise into the schools giving fiddle workshops and working with orchestras. Ellen teaches at Grey Fox Kids Academy and Strawberry Park Kids Academy. Years of experience performing music in public at the professional level, combined with many years of music teaching experience, Kathy and Ellen provide a learning experience second to none. As a student at Fiddleheads Camp you will go home satisfied with loads of practical information from experienced professional musicians and teachers that will aid you for a lifetime.