Please note that class size is LIMITED and may fill before the registration deadline.
All Students are expected to bring their own instrument.
About our Fiddle Instructor
Instructor(s) are subject to change based on enrollment.
A 2-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a Glenfiddich Fiddle Champion of Scotland, Mari Black’s passion for sharing traditional fiddling has led her around the globe in an effort to preserve and celebrate Celtic music. In addition to performing across the United States, her concerts have taken her to Canada, Scotland, Brazil, China, Korea, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, and France…and she can’t wait for the next stop! Mari has been honored to appear with fiddlers from many different traditions, including Scottish fiddle master Dr. John Turner, virtuoso Irish fiddler Liz Carroll, and Americana violinist Mark O’Connor. After completing her studies at both the Yale School of Music and Columbia University, Mari released two albums, “Flight” and “Unscripted”, a collaboration with 3-time world accordion champion Cory Pesaturo. Mari’s devotion to sharing traditional Scottish music extends far beyond the concert stage, as reflected in her work as a teacher, award-winning composer, dancer, competition judge, and musical ambassador committed to connecting people through music. Her ear-catching original compositions draw on a broad range of stylistic influences, and have won several awards, including prizes at the Highland & Islands Festival in Oban, Scotland, and a Gold Medal from the MASC International Songwriting Competition. Having earned her Doctorate in Education from Columbia University, Mari is a master teacher who is dedicated to helping students of all ages and levels explore the joy of making music. She currently serves as the Music Director of the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, and she teaches regularly at prestigious camps and workshops around the country, including appearances at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Jink & Diddle School of Scottish Fiddling, the Tanglewood Festival, the Yale School of Music, and more. Currently touring nationally with her acoustic trio, Mari’s favorite thing to do is sweep audiences away on a spirited musical adventure, celebrating tradition and exploring possibility in the dance-driven music of the Celtic regions: Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and more! Follow her musical adventures on her website: www.MariBlack.com