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2008 Road To Celtic Colours Music Camp
Instructor Bios
 Stan Chapman -
Originally from New Glasgow, N.S., now living in Antigonish, N.S., Stan studied violin under Vera Campbell, and progressed through Toronto Royal Conservatory violin and theory exams. His interest in fiddling came from his father and uncle who were both fiddlers. He is a retired classroom music teacher. He has taught the Cape Breton Fiddle Style to many students through private lessons, workshops in both Canada and the U.S. and summer sessions at the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts in St. Ann’s, Cape Breton. He has conducted fiddle groups including the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association and has been a part time Lecturer in Heritage and Culture at Cape Breton University in Sydney, N.S.
 Patrick Gillis - From Scotsville, Cape Breton, Patrick Gillis grew up with traditional music being played almost constantly in his home. His father uncle, and two older brothers playing the fiddle gave Patty a great appreciation and understanding of Celtic music. Along with his love for the music, he brings a great amount of energy that can be heard in his accompaniment and in his solos. Being left handed and only having right handed guitars around, Patrick learned to play up-side down and backwards, because "no one ever told me the difference" he says... Some call it "donkey style". Patrick has toured the States with Cullin, played in Howie Mac Donald's Celtic Brew, played with Ashley MacIssac, Natalie Mac Master, and Glenn Graham, and has played in different festivals throughout the U.S, Canada and Europe.
 Wendy MacIsaac - Wendy MacIsaac is a fiddler/piano player/stepdancer from Creignish, Cape Breton, Canada. Wendy has been touring all over the world for the last ten years with Mary Jane Lamond, Ashley MacIsaac, Beolach (her current band) and as a solo performer. Wendy began performing at age 5 as a stepdancer. At age 12, she began fiddle lessons with Stan Chapman. By age fifteen, Wendy was playing dances all over Cape Breton island and forming the sound that makes her so recognizable today. She soon began travelling further, to Boston, Detroit, and Toronto, to play for the popular Cape Breton dances in those areas.
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