FEBRUARY 21, 2026 | 9:00-2:30 PM
Hosted in conjunction with ASTA AZ and Basha HS Orchestras, and sponsored by Milano Music, Fiddle Fest is a day for string players of any age, both students and teachers, to explore different fiddling traditions. All ability levels and bowed string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and bass!) are welcome. It is a packed day of fun tunes, new techniques, grooving, and performances from students and professionals.
Saturday, February 21st
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Basha High School
5990 S Val Vista Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85249
While the event is geared towards student-aged musicians, teachers and young professionals are also welcome to participate and/or observe classes throughout the day! ASTA members can attend for free; non-ASTA teachers can attend for $20.
We are especially excited to share that this year's guest instructors is Courtney Pinski (fiddle)! Based part-time in Spain and part-time in Arizona, Courtney is a terrific fiddler, violinist, and educator in the multistyle music scene. We are thrilled for her to bring her travels and musicianship to our community!
At the end of the day, there will be a free concert for the community at 1:00 PM in the Basha HS Auditorium featuring Courtney Pinski, Gilbert Town Fiddlers staff and students, Basha HS Fiddle Club, and all Fiddle Fest Participants!
REGISTRATION
Students: $50 (includes lunch & t-shirt)
Non-ASTA Teachers: $20
ASTA Teachers: Free!
Saturday, February 21st
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Basha High School
5990 S Val Vista Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85249
While the event is geared towards student-aged musicians, teachers and young professionals are also welcome to participate and/or observe classes throughout the day! ASTA members can attend for free; non-ASTA teachers can attend for $20.
We are especially excited to share that this year's guest instructors is Courtney Pinski (fiddle)! Based part-time in Spain and part-time in Arizona, Courtney is a terrific fiddler, violinist, and educator in the multistyle music scene. We are thrilled for her to bring her travels and musicianship to our community!
At the end of the day, there will be a free concert for the community at 1:00 PM in the Basha HS Auditorium featuring Courtney Pinski, Gilbert Town Fiddlers staff and students, Basha HS Fiddle Club, and all Fiddle Fest Participants!
REGISTRATION
Students: $50 (includes lunch & t-shirt)
Non-ASTA Teachers: $20
ASTA Teachers: Free!
ABOUT COURTNEY PINSKI (Fiddle)
Courtney Pinski is a violinist and fiddler originally from Gilbert, AZ. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in classical performance at the University of Arizona, studying under Tim Kantor, and recently received her Masters in Multistyle Violin from New Jersey City University. There she studied under grammy-nominated violinist Jeremy Kittel and also got to work with great musicians such as Regina Carter, John Benitez, and Martha Mooke. While earning her degree, she frequently performed around New York, taught violin at the Manhattan New School, and worked in development and marketing for the New York Choral Society.
After graduation, Courtney released an EP of original songs and started a remote string recording company called Upbow Music with violinist Xavi Morato, which has provided strings for over 100 songs since its start. She currently spends half the year in Arizona and half the year in Spain, where she works as artistic manager for an organization based in Valencia that brings North American music ensembles to tour around Spain and Portugal.
After graduation, Courtney released an EP of original songs and started a remote string recording company called Upbow Music with violinist Xavi Morato, which has provided strings for over 100 songs since its start. She currently spends half the year in Arizona and half the year in Spain, where she works as artistic manager for an organization based in Valencia that brings North American music ensembles to tour around Spain and Portugal.
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Previous Fiddle Fest Guest Artists include:
So Blue (Adam Gurczack & Devon Gardner, 2025)
Lauren Rioux (2023)
Eli Bender, Melissa Brun, Rachel Capon, Daniel Pentecost, & Lauren Rioux (2021)
Katie McNally & Neil Pearlman (2020)
Brad Phillips (2019)
Half Pelican (Joy Adams & Andy Reiner, 2018)
Adrianna Ciccone & Colin Cotter (2017)
Lauren Rioux & Sten Isak (2015)
Daniel Pentecost (2014)
Michael Rolland (2013)
Sheila Maguire (2012)
So Blue (Adam Gurczack & Devon Gardner, 2025)
Lauren Rioux (2023)
Eli Bender, Melissa Brun, Rachel Capon, Daniel Pentecost, & Lauren Rioux (2021)
Katie McNally & Neil Pearlman (2020)
Brad Phillips (2019)
Half Pelican (Joy Adams & Andy Reiner, 2018)
Adrianna Ciccone & Colin Cotter (2017)
Lauren Rioux & Sten Isak (2015)
Daniel Pentecost (2014)
Michael Rolland (2013)
Sheila Maguire (2012)