Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp 2026

Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp began in 2005, offering affordable group instruction to individuals and families in a relaxed, week-long camp format. To increase group participation, we’ve added instruction in other string instruments. We provide opportunities for dancing, jamming, and string-band performance.

ATTENTION BANJO PLAYERS: For the banjo students of the last few years (especially those on the fence about coming without an official banjo teacher)…

Karen McCracken (Clawhammer, guitar and vocalist) and Richard Melling plan to offer a hybrid style class. Students could spend half the morning with Richard (or with Matt Bell) — working on jamming / singing / playing with others, and Karen would be willing to work in a small group (or 1:1) for the other morning session on songs and tunes. Sign up for Richard or Matt’s class for this option.

We are pleased to introduce the faculty for Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp 2026:

Carla Arnold – Kidz Fiddle, minimum 1 year experience, NEW: full day
Kate Lichtenstein – Old-time Fiddle, minimum 2 years of experience
Jacie Sites – Celtic Fiddle, minimum 2 years of experience
Andy Emert – Andy’s Grab-Bag of Fiddle Tunes for Advanced Players
Matt Bell – Community Singing & Playing, any instrument
Duane Boyer – Guitar Boot Camp, beginner
Richard Melling – Bluegrass Guitar & Singing, intermediate
Amy Fairchild – Mini-Musical Theatre Camp, ages 7-12, half-day

Robyn Burns – Camp Director
Mike Burns – Luthier, on-site
Z’s BBQ – Catering

More on Camp Instructors and Classes here

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Date and Time

Sunday Jul 5, 2026 Friday Jul 10, 2026

July 5-10th, 2026

Location

Wallowa, Oregon

Website

https://wvmusicalliance.org/wftc-2026/

Contact Information

For questions about the camp, instructors and classes, please contact camp director Robyn Burns (503.423.7730)