Emilie rose
Growing up as a student of music camps, fiddler Emilie Rose brings her deep love of teaching music to our Meadow Party. After graduating Berklee College of Music in 2020, Emilie moved back home to Nevada City and joined her duo Two Runner, which has become a rising touring band in the Bluegrass and Americana genre. Emilie's studies and travels have shaped her into a multi-style fiddler and teacher. She loves to nerd out on old time fiddle tunes as much as she loves a good Scottish or Irish session or passing down a fiddle tune to her students.
https://www.emilierosefiddle.com
https://tworunnermusic.com
mei lin heirendt
Rising fiddler, singer, and songwriter Mei Lin Heirendt began her musical journey at the age of 7 after being mesmerized by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and became the Music in the Mountains Youth Orchestra Concertmaster at just 12 years old. Growing up attending the California Bluegrass Association Festivals, she later transitioned from classical lessons to immerse herself in the world of bluegrass fiddle, studying with renowned musicians from all around the country. Heirendt has garnered significant recognition for her role in Broken Compass Bluegrass, the jamgrass band she co-founded in 2021. Alongside her bandmates, she headlined Bluegrass in La-Roche, Europe's largest bluegrass festival, and has opened for and shared the stage with highly-acclaimed artists like the Infamous Stringdusters, Yonder Mountain String Band, Peter Rowan, and Sierra Hull. The band has released two studio albums: "Fool's Gold" and "Through These Trees," and tours full-time.
https://meilinheirendt.com
Heather Grove
Heather Grove is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and teacher specializing in keyboard, guitar, vocals, and penny whistle. Heather runs a vibrant local piano studio and is the songwriter, lead vocalist, and keyboard player for her band, Riverville. Past projects include Harmony Happens, a capella group SierraCapella, Celtic band The Waxies Dargle, and tribute concerts to Joni Mitchell and Joe Cocker. She teaches music privately at programs around California and has been with Whole Music Camp as a teacher since its inception in 2018.
Sam Devine
Sam Devine has a broad musical background that revolves around the bass and composition. For years, he performed with the Cafe Van Kleef house jazz band, and has toured with The Green Ribbon Band, Tracorum, and Terese Genecco. He earned a bachelors degree from San Francisco State University where he studied with jazz musician Marcus Shelby and and SF Opera bassist Shinji Eshima. Sam has been with Whole Music Camp as a teacher since its inception in 2018. In addition to his musical pursuits, Sam is an accomplished journalist and instructor in motorcycling and kitesurfing.
jan fenwick
Jan Fenwick brings the gift of visual art classes to our Meadow Party this year using the natural backdrop of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Jan is a lifelong artist, having studied and taught in various mediums for decades. She has extensive experience with jewelry and metalworking, stained glass, pencil and ink, quilting, and watercolor. Her watercolor pieces are shown and sold in Corvallis, Oregon. Jan is a gentle, detail oriented teacher and leaves her students feeling encouraged and accomplished.
Amie ferrier
Amie Ferrier began playing the fiddle at age five. For many years, Amie ran the strings program at the Nevada City School of the Arts and was the regularly featured musician for The Moth's storytelling GrandSLAM at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco. She has also led the Youth Arts Performance at the KVMR Celtic Festival since 2015. Amie currently teaches over 100 students weekly through her school, Whole Music Studio, and is director of our camp programs which were founded in 2018. Amie plays and arranges for all string instruments and loves exploring the intersections of traditional styles of music of all backgrounds. She plays her great-grandmother’s violin.
eli ferrier
Eli Ferrier is our Meadow Party wizard — answering questions, caring for first aid needs, safely tending to our evening bonfire, and hosting our annual storytelling slam. He’s our emcee, our champion of jokes, and our all-around support. Eli has developed and taught programs for a number of local 6-12th grade schools and colleges and is a natural mentor to youth and adults alike. His storytelling workshop invites us to explore our own true stories worth telling.
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