In July, the Coast String Fiddlers third generation, a group of girls aged 12 to 16, attended the Merlin Music Academy in Selkirk, Scotland. It was a week-long camp where the group had the opportunity to learn a new song every day in the traditional Scottish Highland style. They were lucky enough to play alongside renowned Scottish fiddler Iain Fraser. “The group had fun learning new music and visiting Scotland,” organizers said in a release. “Everyone was so welcoming and made the experience so great. The entire group would like to give a big thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters that made it possible for us to go. And a special appreciation to the group’s teacher, Holly Beckmeyer, for setting up a concert with another young Scottish group and to Anneka Bonser who came along and attended the camp and made sure they were all happy and on top of things.” There will be a free concert on Nov. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gibsons Public Market to show the group’s gratitude. All are welcome.
– Submitted by Allen Stevenson
