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FREE CONCERT: Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic to Present Dynamic Show in Del Ray, Thursday, June 29

American folk, fiddle, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, and Celtic traditions along with Spirited vocals and Appalachian Step Dancing

A group of kids in maroon shirts and black pants all holding a musical instrument.
Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic began in 1994 with a simple idea: introduce an alternative style of music education to public school students to maintain and expand their interest in music performance. Since then, the group has definitely set the standard for extracurricular music programs in the United States. It has grown into a model of instruction and motivation that is being emulated across the nation.(Photo: Saline Fiddlers)

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic will be providing a free concert in Del Ray on Thursday, June 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Pat Miller Square.

“We’re really looking forward to having them, ” says Pat Miller, for whom the square is named. “It’s going to be a great show.  Everyone should come down to hear them. The kids are fantastic!”

The Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic is America’s premier youth fiddling show band from Saline, Michigan. The musicians, all from Saline High School, present an energetic and polished show that features a diverse range of music from American folk, fiddle, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, and Celtic traditions.  Spirited vocals and Appalachian step dancing combine with the instrumentals to create an unforgettable live performance.

This year they begin their tour by coming to the Washington DC area to perform a concert at the nation’s Capitol and will be appearing in Del Ray on June 29.

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Mary Wadland

Mary Wadland is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Zebra Press, founded by her in 2010. Originally from Delray Beach, Florida, Mary is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hollins College in Roanoke, VA and has lived and worked in the Alexandria publishing community since 1987.

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