Fiddle Tunes + Friends = Fun!
Friday, January 23, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Description
Alternative styles ensembles provide a forum for middle and high school orchestra members to play nontraditional repertoire and make lasting connections with their peers. This demonstration session will highlight how the Mona Shores Fiddlers and Middle Fiddles groups began and why they continue to be an integral part of the Mona Shores Public Schools Orchestra program.
Speakers
Nick Mosley
Kelly De Rose
Kelly De Rose
Learning Objective 1
Session attendees will gain insight as to how alternative and extra curricular ensembles support traditional classroom learning.
Learning Objective 2
Session attendees will observe a middle school and high school level alternative styles group perform.
Learning Objective 3
Session attendees will be provided with ideas and resources to structure and manage an alternative styles group.
Session Level
Middle School/Junior High, High School