The Fiddle Club
The Fiddle Club, coordinated by Dr. May Strange, performs three programs a year in March, September and December in libraries and various venues in South Jersey. The group is multi-generational, made up of professional musicians and talented students consisting of violins, viola, cello, bass, guitars, drums, clarinets, alto saxophone, and keyboard. These events are a great opportunity for our students to perform with others in front of enthusiastic audiences.
Our shows are free, and all are welcome.
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Lessons
Traditional one on one instruction has always been a successful way to teach music. The weekly lesson can create a bond between teacher and student that will encourage excellent study habits, focus, and discipline. With these skills, the student can become an excellent musician as well as become very successful in other career choices. Playing with others is a wonderful way to keep the motivation going and develops skills to listen to others and be a team player. It is also a lot of fun and builds confidence.
If you are interested in private lessons in violin, viola, cello, or bass, contact Dr. May Strange at 609-927-2500.
Dr. Cheryl May Strange
Dr. May has a Doctorate degree in Music Education from Columbia University, a Masters in Performance from Temple University and a Bachelor of Music from Indiana University. She has always been a performer and teacher in the South Jersey and Philadelphia area. Dr. May started the Music Studio in Linwood in 1995, which provided quality music lessons for twenty-seven years. Nine additional instructors were employed offering lessons in string instruments, band instruments, piano, guitar and vocal instruction. The building was sold and the Music Studio closed in 2023. Dr. May continues to teach in the Ocean City Arts Center and at Atlantic Cape Community College and the Fiddle Club is thriving.
News and Upcoming Events
The Fiddle Club Presents: Irish Folk Music
Experience an afternoon of spirited fiddle tunes and lively folk rhythms as The Fiddle Club from the Music Studio in Linwood takes stage to perform vibrant Irish music. The concert will feature Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, and ballads as well as some classical music.
March 2026 Fiddle Club Irish Venues
The Fiddle Club will be performing an Irish Concert at three venues:
March 7th at 2:00 Avalon Library
March 14th 2:00 Union Hall in Dividing Creek
March 17th 5:00-7:00 Cardinal Restaurant in Atlantic City
Check out the flyers for each venue.
Our Most Recent Shows
Mozart, Movies, Modern & More - November 2025
Popular American Music throughout the Decades – September 12, 2025
Popular American Music throughout the Decades is a Fiddle Club Concert on September 12, 2025.
Irish Concert – March 2025
Our Fiddle Club Irish Concert featured jigs, reels, hornpipes and ballads. We performed at the Ocean City Library on Friday, March 14, 2025.
2024 Fiddle Club Holiday Show
Our 2024 Holiday Show included international Christmas carols, Hanukkah songs, classical music and holiday movie songs. Everything you need to get into the holiday spirit.
Bach to Broadway
Saturday, November 2, 2024 @2PM
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall
Ocean City Public Library
1735 Simpson Avenue
Ocean City, NJ
An intimate performance by two of Ocean City Art Center’s instrumental teaching artists. Their commitment to teaching and performing keeps them in top form. They guide Ocean City Arts Center’s students along their musical journeys and are delighted to let their proteges take center stage, but during this special concert Dr. May Strange, violin, and Jean Kibler, piano are front and center!
Experience a concert featuring classical to Broadway music with a smidgen of folk music to bridge the divide. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
There are four sections. If you would like to listen to certain sections, here are links and the approximate timing in the video.
International Folk Music (30 min to 47 min)
