Music Camp 2013

A hearty thanks to the following young up-and-coming technicians who were instrumental in capturing the 2013 Camp on film and/or making our technical dreams come true!! Will Callaghan – Will recently graduated from Canadore College (North Bay, Ontario) in the film production program. A native of Reaboro, Ontario, Will captures Camp from a unique vantage […]

All of the residential spaces at Lakefield College are now sold out (as of Tuesday June 11th).  A reminder that we’re sold out of spots for fiddlers, but are still taking registrations for piano, dance, and guitar. All registrations will be closed by the end of the week, so if you’re thinking of registering, please […]

The winner of the 2013 House Concert Contest has been chosen and it is Alex MacLeod!   Alex is from Toronto but will be hosting the concert at the home of her friends, the Hunters, who own a farm just outside of Peterborough. And really, who doesn’t love a house party at a farm?! It […]

To all you step-dancers out there – and “wanna-be” step-dancers! – go visit the Leahy Music Camp website’s NEWS page for free, on-line video instruction from champion step-dancer Julie Fitzgerald!! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]   […]

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Scott Lake is returning to Camp to operate the recording studio where participants can learn all about the recording process and, more importantly, take advantage of Scott’s skills when they record […]

THINKING OF COMING TO CAMP in July? There is just a little time left to register before we start a waiting list!!!!! Please contact the office immediately if you intend to come or, better yet, just go to the Registration page today and fill in the forms. 🙂 Hope to see you in July!!

Welcome Back Tom & Kerry Fitzgerald! If this is your first time at Music Camp, you’ll love meeting Tom Fitzgerald who hails from the thriving metropolis of Bancroft, Ontario. At 20 years of age, Tom is a seasoned performer as part of the band “Everything Fitz” as well as a regular competitor on the Ontario […]

It feels like this is impossible, but this is going to be Jake Charron’s second time at Music Camp. He’s so great that we feel like he’s been one of our teachers for years already! 🙂 Jake Charron is back as one of our piano and guitar instructors.  Jake’s years of experience as the house […]

As a way to share the music and musicians that will be at Music Camp this year, the Leahy’s wants to team up with residents in the surrounding area to help them host a house concert for their family, friends, and neighbours. In short, the Camp will provide musicians to play music for the event, […]

Gary Atkins – Apple Computer Lab, Guitar A big welcome back to “Apple Distinguished Educator” Gary Atkins! Gary, who hails from the centre of the universe – Toronto, Ontario – will return to Camp this year to help participants combine their musical  energy with technical innovation. He has worked with hundreds of musicians all over […]

Please welcome to Camp two new instructors: André Brunet from Quebec, and Calvin Vollrath from Alberta!!  Calvin will be well-known to many of you because he’s been involved in just about every part of the Canadian fiddling world for many years! You name it, Calvin’s done it! 🙂 He’s also an excellent teacher and will, no […]

It is so thrilling to announce the addition of the following teachers to this year’s Music Camp:   Tim Edey – you will be blown away by Tim’s guitar and accordion expertise. Tim joins us from Scotland – our first European instructor at Camp! He is a multi-award winning musician including the 2012 BBC “Best […]

We love watching the website each day to see what new participants have registered for Camp and what old friends are returning. So far, we have campers coming from as far away as California and from as close as Douro. Can’t wait to see you all in person!    

Hi Everyone! Happy Monday! And what better way to make it truly happy than with the opening of the registrations for the 2013 Leahy Music Camp! If you’re a first-time participant, be sure to read through all the information so you have a good idea of what to expect & what is required for your […]