Name: Master's Fiddle Concert
Start: 2026-10-08T19:00:00-03:00
End: 2026-10-08T21:30:00-03:00
Location: 5471 Nova Scotia Trunk 19

Master's Fiddle Concert

Celtic Music Centre

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of traditional music at our annual Master's Concert, in coordination with the Fiddle School.

5471 Nova Scotia Trunk 19

To kick off the school, a concert featuring all the instructors is held the Thursday night before the opening of Celtic Colours. The concert is open to everyone, students in the school are highly encouraged to attend, as they will get a chance to hear each instructor in their element. The night will feature at least 11 amazing musicians, and you never know who else will show up! An event that should not be missed and is a great way to kick off Celtic Colours! <h3>About Buddy MacMaster</h3>Buddy MacMaster was a legendary Canadian fiddler known for his mastery of Cape Breton fiddle music. He was born in 1924 in Timmins, Ontario, and later moved to Judique, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He grew up in a Gaelic-speaking home. In 1968, he married Marie Beaton and had two children, Mary Elizabeth and Allan. MacMaster received numerous honours, including an honorary doctorate from St. Francis Xavier University in 1995, the Order of Canada in 2000, and the Order of Nova Scotia in 2003. He was inducted into the Canadian Fiddle Hall of Honour in 2023. The Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle attracts students worldwide every October, hosted by the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, and offers advanced instruction in Cape Breton style. <h3>About the Fiddle School</h3>The Cape Breton style of fiddling has captivated audiences across the globe. Every year, thousands of visitors travel countless miles to Cape Breton with one objective in mind: immerse themselves in this music. Few players can claim the level of prestige and influence as the late local legend Buddy MacMaster. His name is synonymous with Cape Breton fiddle music, and every fiddler on Cape Breton Island today has been influenced by his music in one way or another. In 2006, renowned Cape Breton fiddler Kinnon Beaton founded an annual school in his honour.The Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling is a five-day series for intermediate and advanced players. Each day features two different instructors chosen from among Cape Breton’s very finest fiddlers, each with their own unique musical signature. Students will learn the nuances of the Cape Breton style in a personal setting.Students are encouraged to purchase tickets for the Master's Concert held at the Celtic Music Centre on Oct 9, 2026. Tickets on sale!Our teachers' teaching dates for 2026 are being confirmed. Keep an eye out for the announcement coming soon!

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