Led by renowned violinist and fiddler Brandi Berry Benson the band/ensemble traces
the history of the fiddle and the violin through centuries of music and tunes. From the
origins of the instrument in the 16th century, fiddle and violin have had an inspired
relationship with each other that only later split into defined genres of so–called art
music and folk tunes.

A special welcome and shout–out to the young musicians in our community! Elements of
this program are part of a couple of in–school workshops at MNPS schools, also led by
Brandi Berry Benson.

Thanks to the support of the Ernest and Selma Rosenberg Fund for the Performing Arts
of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. We are able to offer this event as a
“pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $20