The Orchestra began in 1990 when accordion player lan Price met fiddler Tom Scott. Ian had led the Schiehallion Scottish Country Dance Band for 13 years while Tom had organized a group of fiddle players keenly interested in playing Scottish music. Together, they saw an opportunity to continue the tradition of live dance music for Scottish country dancers and at the same time provide a collective performing outlet for musicians with a desire to develope their skills in a traditional genre. The Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra was the result.

Under current musical leader Janet Wright, the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra combines traditional and contemporary approaches to Scottish music. The orchestra plays for dance groups in BC's Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island and in Western Washington. Although the emphasis is on dance music, the Orchestra also performs in concert and at other events. To give you an added experience, we are able to bring together other talented musicians, dancers, singers and story tellers, making an event entertaining for all.

Our Music Library (.pdf) over 460 tunes
Our Dance Library (.pdf) over 325