Dulcimer Day in the Wallowas
March 1st, 2008Join us in Joseph, Oregon for a day of Mountain Dulcimer workshops and an evening concert! This is the instrument also known as the Appalachian, lap or fretted dulcimer - a 3 or 4-string instrument with a fretboard, usually in an hourglass or teardrop shape. On Saturday, April 12 we’ll open doors at 8:00 am for registration and start activities at 9:00 am at the Joseph Methodist Church, which is walking distance from the Indian Lodge Motel and a number of B&Bs (the Bronze Antler, Chandler’s and Belle Pepper’s are closest). We’ll have a welcome reception for folks who drive in on Friday to stay over. On Sunday morning, we’re all invited to the 10:00 service at the Methodist Church. A few of us will share our music for the congregation.
Instructors include two players from Seattle who have more than 30 years under their belts — Susan Howell and Niels Andersen, who specialize in swing tunes, cowboy songs, pop songs, Old English and waltzes. Bob Webb, a familiar teacher and performer in this area, is flying in from West Virginia to teach chords and rhythmic strumming, and to conduct a Dulcimer Clinic for instruments that need minor repairs or set-up. I will be hosting the event as well as teaching classes for fiddle tunes, fingerpicking and basic chords.
The entire class grid will be posted shortly — please check back for updates. We will also have some loaner instruments available for people who want to try it out. Please reserve those with us in advance.
Cost is $45 Early Bird registration if received by March 21, $50 pre-registration by April 5 or $55 at the door. This includes all workshops and concert. Concert by itself is $5.00 and the public is invited. Registration can be paid by check to Heidi Muller, PO Box 334, Joseph, OR 97846.
This will be a great way for dulcimer players scattered all over the Northwest to unite, get to know each other and learn from instructors they wouldn’t otherwise see. The dulcimer is a great instrument to start with for all ages, from children right up to seniors, so beginners are encouraged to come! If you have any questions, please leave a comment, drop me an email from my website and also check out the “Dulcimer Day” link from my website home page. Please spread the word and stay tuned for updates!
