Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer Festivals
A festival consists of workshops, vendors, and concerts over a period of two or more days. This is an event where you expect to have participants from outside your local region.
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week IDate(s): 7/5 to 7/10 2009 A week of workshops, classes, concerts and dances with instruction in hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, bowed dulcimer and much more. Dan Landrum, Stephen Humphries, Walt Michael, Bill Troxler, Lois Hronbostel, Susan Boyer Haley, Ken Bloom and many others. Cost: $390-$420 plus optional $270 - $315 room & Board Festival Location: 2 College Hill, McDaniel College,, Westminster, MD, 21157
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.commongroundonthehill.org
Email: cgothregistrar@yahoo.com
Point of Contact: Walt Michael
Phone: 410-857-2771
Common Ground on the Hill, 2 College HIll, McDaniel College
Westminster, MD 21157 Directions: Baltimore Beltway 695 to I-795 exit, merge into Rt. 140 to Westminster. Left at blinking light onto Rt. 31, left and next light, go to top of hill and park. Comments: Local motels available, camping in the rough on farm 5 miles from site.
Fort New Salem Dulcimer FestivalDate(s): 7/8 to 9/8 2009 Hands-on workshops and concerts for both mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer. Cost: $40 weekend Festival Location: Fort New Salem Road, Salem , WV, 26425
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://http://www.lindasigismondi.com/fnsdulcimer.html
Email: lsigismondi@att.net
Point of Contact: Linda Sigismondi
Phone: 740 446-9244
474 Kathy St.
Gallipolis, OH 45631 Directions: Off of US 50 near Clarksburg, WV. Comments: Camping, some meals
Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music & Arts FestivalDate(s): 7/11 to 7/12 2009 Two-day, four stage roots music and arts festival featuring instructors from Traditions Weeks I & II and many, many more. Festival headliners are Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys (Saturday) and Tim O'Brien (Sunday). Cost: All Weekend: $40, $35 Senior 65+ and Teen 13-18. Sat $25/$20 Sun $20/$15 Children 6-12 $5/day. Children 5 & under Free. Festival Location: Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.commongroundonthehill.org
Email: cgothregistrar@yahoo.com
Point of Contact: Walt Michael
Phone: 410-857-2771
2 College Hill, McDaniel College
Westminster, MD 21157 Directions: Baltimore Beltway 695 to I-795 to Rte. 140 to Westminster. Left at light intersection of N. Center St. and Rte. 140. Follow N. & S. Center to Farm Museum on right. Comments: Camping in the rough on site. $10/person/night. RV electric hookups $25 for weekend. Call to reserve. Motels nearby, see website for list.
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week IIDate(s): 7/12 to 1/17 2009 A week of workshops, concerts, dances and more in hammered dulcimer and much, much more including oldtime and bluegrass week. Jeanean Martin,Walt Michael & Bill Troxler, hammered dulcimer. Preceeded by Roots Music & Arts Festival. Cost: $390-$420 tuition, $270-$315 room and board. Festival Location: 2 College Hill, McDaniel College,, Westminster, MD, 21157
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.commongroundonthehill.org
Email: cgothregistrar@yahoo.com
Point of Contact: Walt Michael
Phone: 410-857-2771
2 College Hill, McDaniel College
Westminster, MD 21157 Directions: Baltimore Beltway 695 to I-795 to Rte. 140 to Westminster. Left at blinking light onto Rte. 31. Take left at First light, WMC Drive, drive to top of hill and park on campus. Comments: Camping in the rough available at farm 5 miles from campus. Motels nearby.
37th Annual Dulcimer Funfest - EvartDate(s): 7/16 to 7/19 2009 THE BIG ONE!! Nearly 200 workshops for hammered dulcimer and other acoustic instruments. Stage shows every night; Friday and Saturday night shows will feature some of the top names in the dulcimer world. Lots of vendors, lots of JAMMING, lots of FUN!! Cost: $3.00 for the entire festival. Festival Location: Osceola County Fairgrounds, Evart, MI, 49631
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.dulcimers.com/evartpage.html
Email: dulcimer@centurytel.net
Point of Contact: Gail Schwandt
427 N. Line St.
Chesaning, MI 48616 Comments: Camping $15.00 per night; no advanced reservations. This is an acoustic festival; no electric instruments, brass, woodwinds or drums allowed once the festival starts. No alcoholic beverages, no bicycles.
Bayou City Oldtime Music And Dulcimer FestivalDate(s): 7/23 to 7/25 2009 Three days of fun - workshops, jamming and evening concerts. For details please visit our website http://www.geocities.com/bayoucityfestival/
Cost: Thursday, Friday & Saturday - Player $60, ( Includes Concerts ) Festival Location: 4422 Lauder Rd, Houston, Tx, 77039
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.geocities.com/bayoucityfestival/
Email: gswhite@hal-pc.org
Point of Contact: Gordon White
Phone: 281 449 1632
4818 Cicada Ln
Houston, Tx 77039 Directions: From I-45
Exit onto Beltway 8 heading east and proceed to JFK Blvd and exit. Turn right onto JFK and go about 2 miles to Lauder Rd, turn left and First Baptist Church North Houston will be on your right.
From US 59
Take Lauder Rd exit and head west about 1.5 miles. First Baptist Church North Houston will be on your left just before you reach the traffic light at JFK Blvd.
Redwood Dulcimer WeekendDate(s): 7/24 to 7/25 2009 Full Saturday of mountain dulcimer workshops for players of all levels in the beautiful redwoods of Santa Cruz, CA. Workshop leaders include Linda Brockinton, Dan Daniels, Neal Hellman, Peter Tommerup and more. Intimate faculty concert the previous evening. Cost: $40/$45 Festival Location: 60 Verde Dr., Bonny Doon, CA, 95060
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.folkplanet.com
Email: fasola@cruzio.com
Point of Contact: Janet Herman
Phone: 831-429-1691
205 Jackson St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Cranberry Dulcimer & Autoharp GatheringDate(s): 7/24 to 7/26 2009 Workshops for all levels, Concerts, Vendors, Acres of Jamming Space, Food Cost: We're reorganizing after losing our home of 30+ years. Watch web site for more info. Festival Location: Kellish Hill Farm, 3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius, NY , 13104
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://cranberrygathering.com
Email: clglangley@juno.com
Point of Contact: CarolLynn Langley
Phone: 518-283-4769 or 518-596-2288
282 Blue Factory Road
Averill Park, NY 12018 Directions: 1/2 mile from Rte. 20 - just south of Syracuse Comments: Featured Performers: Mountain Dulcimer - Bill Collins; Hammered Dulcimer - DAn Duggan; Autoharp - Adam Miller. RV and Tent Dry Camping on grounds, nearby Motels
Heritage Dulcimer CampDate(s): 7/26 to 7/31 2009 A week long musical experience for both Hammered and Mountain dulcimer players set on the campus of Presbyterian Conference Center at Parkville,MO. Cost: Full registration $485.00 Commuter registration $245,00 Festival Location: 16965 NW 45 Highway, Parkville , MO, 64152
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.heritagedulcimercamp.org
Email: slndmyr@carrollsweb.com
Point of Contact: Sharon Lindenmeyer - Director
Phone: 785 472-4285
405 Court
Ellsworth, KS 67439 Directions: Go north on I-435 west of KC to exit 22. West 1 mile on 45 Highway to Heartland Presbyterian Conference Center. Follow signs to Nunemaker Lodge. Comments: Full registration includes meals and lodging...
commuter registration includes lunches. Dinners may be purchased separately.
DULCIMER BEGINNINGS at ALABAMA FOLK SCHOOLDate(s): 8/1 to 8/5 2009 Alabama Folk School at Camp McDowell offers a four day beginner mountain dulcimer class with Bob and Rose Taunton. Learn the history of this lovely instrument along with the various playing styles and tunings used. You will become a player. Loaner instruments available. Cost: $225 for day student, $400 for tuition, room, meals. Festival Location: 105 DeLong Road, Nauvoo, AL, 35578
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.campmcdowell.com/folkschool
Email: folkschool@campmcdowell.com
Point of Contact: Danielle Dunbar
Phone: (205) 563-9990
105 DeLong Road
Nauvoo, AL 35578 Directions: From Jasper, Alabama, follow Hwy. 195 north about five miles. Watch for Camp McDowell sign and turn right. Comments: Camp McDowell offers bueatiful lodges with double occupantcy rooms in rolling woodland setting. RV camping is nearby for day students.
Dulcimer Week at the Swannanoa GatheringDate(s): 8/2 to 8/8 2009 week-long workshops in mountain and hammered dulcimer taught by some of the world's finest instructors Cost: tuition: $430, housing/meals (optional) $340 Festival Location: 701 Warren Wilson Rd., Swannanoa, NC, 28778
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.swangathering.com
Email: gathering@warren-wilson.edu
Point of Contact: Liz Brace, Office Manager & Registrar
Phone: 828-298-3434
Warren Wilson College, PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-9000 Directions: see our website
Fort New Salem Dulcimer FestivalDate(s): 8/7 to 8/9 2009 Fort New Salem is a representative log house settlement of the frontier period (1800-1900) of West Virginia. It is located in Salem, WV on US Route 50 between Parkersburg and Clarksburg. It is currently owned and operated by the Fort New Salem Foundation.
The dulcimer weekend features hands-on music workshops during the day for all levels of players. The workshops will be primarily mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer with additional workshops on penny whistle, autoharp and other folk instruments. There will be a coffee house style concert featuring several of the workshop leaders on Friday evening. The Saturday night concert will feature Butch Ross on mountain dulcimer and Doug Berch on hammered dulcimer (as well as mountain dulcimer). Our workshop leaders include Doug Berch, Andy Beyer, Ed and Elaine Bray, Ken Bloom, Marge Diamond, Jeff Fedan, Neal Koch, Mike and Marlene Oliver, Jerry Rockwell, Butch Ross, Bill Schilling, Linda Sigismondi, AbNormal Sines, and Randy Snepp.
Food will be available on site. There are also several local restaurants and chains in Salem. Hotels are available in Bridgeport at the junction of US50 and I79. A limited number of spaces will be available for small campers on site. Please register early for camping space.
The dulcimer weekend features hands-on music workshops during the day for all levels of players. The workshops will be primarily mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer with additional workshops on penny whistle, bowed psaltry and others. There will be a coffee house style concert featuring several of the workshop leaders on Friday evening. The Saturday night concert will feature Stephen Humphries on hammered dulcimer and Shelley Stevens on mountain dulcimer. Our workshop leaders include Marge Diamond, Jeff Fedan, Guy George, Stephen Humphries, Patty Looman, Heidi Muller, Jerry Rockwell, Bill Schilling, Linda Sigismondi, AbNormal Sines, Steve K. Smith, Steve Stapleton, Shelley Stevens and Greg & Tish Westman.
Cost: $40 weekend Festival Location: 1 KD Hurley Blvd., Salem, WV, 26426
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.lindasigismondi.com/fnsdulcimer.html
Email: lsigismondi@att.net
Point of Contact: Linda Sigismondi
Phone: 740 446-9244
474 Kathy St.
Gallipolis, OH 45631 Directions: Located on US 50, 20 miles west of Bridgeport exit of I79 or 50 miles east of Parkersburg exit of I77 Comments: Tenting and some camper space available on site
Heart of the Alleghenies Folk Music FestivalDate(s): 8/7 to 8/9 2009 A wonderful weekend of learning, sharing, playing, singing, jamming and performing dulcimer, folk and fiddle music in an informal college setting. Staff concerts, vendors, jams, workshops, dances, instrument swap, open stage. Bluegrass, Gospel, Old-Time, Country, Folk and Contra Dance music. Performers/workshop leaders: Claudia Schmidt, Celticladda (Randy Miller's Contra Dance Band from New Hampshire), Sterl Van Arsdale, Jim Kimball & Keith Blackmon, TuneScape, Curt Osgood, The Allegheny Mountain Dulcimer Players, Todd Crowley, Confluence, Simple Faith, Diana Wagner, Larry Spencer and Gayle Sheets, Gerry Hoffman and LOTS MORE. Cost: Weekend pass $50 plus meals & lodging. Children under 12 admitted free with an adult. Festival Location: Univ. of Pittsburgh/Bradford campus, 300 Campus Dr., Bradford, PA, 16701
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.hotafest.org
Email: sueneth@aol.com
Point of Contact: Sue Neth
Phone: 814-825-8971
5208 Cider Mill Rd.
Erie, PA 16509-3938 Directions: http://www.upb.pitt.edu/DirectionsToCampus.aspx Comments: Camping available with access to residence hall showers. Campus is handicap accessible.
Gateway Dulcimer Music FestivalDate(s): 8/7 to 8/9 2009 2 days of classes, jams, concerts, resale table, raffles.
Mountain & Hammered Dulcimer, Fiddle, Autoharp, Guitar, Banjo
Lots of fun for all ages Cost: All activities Both days $85, Single Day $45, No classes Both days $50.00, Single Day $30. Festival Location: 442 South De Mazenod Dr, Belleville, IL, 62223-1023
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.gatewaydulcimer.org
Email: hargus65@hometel.com
Point of Contact: Sharon Hargus
Phone: 618-651-8271
280 Falcon Dr
Highland, IL 62249 Directions: I-255 exit #17A to IL-15E (toward Belleville) turn right to DeMazenond Drive to the motel/convention center.
(15 minutes from St Louis) Comments: Contact Sharon for list 618-651-8271.
Restaurant on site, Continental Breakfast included at motel.
Sixth Annual Little Rock Dulcimer GetAwayDate(s): 8/14 to 8/16 2009 Sponsored by the Arkansas Dulcimer Society...August 14-15, 2009...Friday Night Concert at 7:00 pm...Classes for Mountain Dulcimer with Linda Brockinton(National Champion & Performer)Larry Conger(National Champion & Performer)Scott Odena(National Champion & Performer)-Classes for Hammered Dulcimer with Wessa Boyd(Silgo Band and National Performer), David Moran(National Champion & Performer), David Peterson(Peterson's Original Ragtime Band)-Classes for Autoharp with Charles Whitmer(National Autoharp Hall of Fame, Master Musician & Performer) Cost: $45.00 for one day of classes and $75.00 for two days of classes (admission to the concert is included with one or two days) Festival Location: 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, AR, 72205
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.arkansasdulcimersociety.org
Email: ADS@PHBCLR.com
Point of Contact: Jim Munns
Phone: 501-765-1131
2200 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72205 Directions: Pulaski Heights Baptist Church in the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas!
Walnut Valley FestivalDate(s): 8/16 to 8/20 2009 Home of the National Mountain & Hammer Dulcimer Championships Cost: Advance Full Festival Passes $80 /at gate $90 Festival Location: 1105 West 9th, Winfield, KS, 67156
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.wvfest.com
Email: hq@wvfest.com
Point of Contact: Paulette Rush
Phone: 620-221-3250
P. O. Box 245
Winfield, KS 67156 Comments: Features 4 stages of professional artists, crafts and on grounds camping.
Midland Dulcimer FestivalDate(s): 8/27/2009 16th Annual Midland Dulcimer Festival Cost: $7 for entire festival or $4 daily (camping $15 nightly) Festival Location: Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Road, Midland, MI, 48640
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://http://folkmusicsociety.org/festival
Email: john@dulcimers.com
Point of Contact: John Skaryd
Phone: 989-781-0849
11239 Lake Circle Drive North
Saginaw, MI 48609 Directions: Just north of US-10 at Eastman Road exit. (Entrance to the fairgrounds is immediately BEFORE you get to Applebee's.) Comments: Camping with electric hookups $15 nightly
Metamora Old Time Music FestivalDate(s): 9/5 to 9/6 2009 Workshops, demonstrations, concerts, free and open to the public. A two day celebration of traditional music on the banks of the Whitewater Canal in Metamora, IN. Workshops on Dulcimer, Harmonica, Guitar, Songwriting School, Build your own Washboard. Sat & Sun of Labor Day Weekend. 10 to 10 Sat, noon to 5 Sun. Cost: free Festival Location: 18507 Lovers Lane, Metamora, IN, 47030
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.metamoramusic.pbworks.com
Email: metamora@gmail.com
Point of Contact: Al Rogers
Phone: 765-647-2194
18207 US Rt 52
Metamora, IN 47030 Directions: Located on US 52 approx halfway between Cincinnati, OH and Indianapolis, IN, 9 miles west of Brookville, IN. Comments: free parking at festival area, free primitive camping sites, food concession at festival provided by Metamora Lions Club
Bluegrass Creek Dulcimer FestivalDate(s): 9/11 to 9/12 2009 Kendra Ward, Bob Bence, And Bing Futch. Sam Stone, Don Neuhauser. and The Shade Tree Players Cost: $5.00 a day or $7.00 for 2 day parking. All Parking monies go to Camp Reveal Festival Location: 1040 Boonville New Harmony Rd, Evansville, In, 47725
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.bluegrasscreek.com
Email: dulcimerd@sbcglobal.net
Point of Contact: David Donner
Phone: 812-867-3917
16900 Petersburg Rd
Evansville, In 47725 Directions: From 64 go 41 south to Boonville New Harmony Rd turn east go approx 1 mile on left. Camp Reveal. Comments: Camping Is availible. No dump station on site, there is a Pilot station approx 5 mile on 41 north & I64.
Greenwood Furnace Folk GatheringDate(s): 9/12 to 9/13 2009 Festival Location: Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, PA, 16652
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.folkgathering.com
Email: huntingdonarts@comcast.net
Point of Contact: Ilona Ballreich
Phone: 814-643-6220
Harmony Harvest Dulcimer Festival 2009Date(s): 9/18 to 9/20 2009 Sponsored By Standing Stone Strings & Things Dulcimer Club. Headliner-Butch Ross. Workshops, Jamming, Concerts, Open Stage, Bean Supper on Friday evening, Potluck on Saturday evening, Raffle, Hymn Sing. Cost: Will post soon. In 2008, it was $10.00 per person for the entire weekend. Festival Location: 152 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH, 43130
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://Not available at this time.
Email: pvdulcimers@bright.net
Point of Contact: Gary Sager or Prussia Valley Dulcimers Music Shop
Phone: 740-947-4767 home or 740-941-1271 Prussia Valley
122 N. Market Street
Waverly, OH 45690 Directions: From Rt.33 in Lancaster, turn east on Fair Ave. Fairfield County Fairgrounds on left. From Rt.22, turn north onto Rt.37. Turn left onto E. Fair Ave. Fairgrounds on right. Comments: Camping on site, with electric and water. Many local hotels just blocks away.
Double Dulcimer GatheringDate(s): 9/18 to 9/20 2009 The Double Dulcimer Gathering, a weekend event hosted by the Mountain Dulcimer Association of Huntsville, AL and the Morgan County Dulcimer Association, is a fun-filled weekend with a variety of events. This year our guest instructor is Don Pedi, who will teach workshops on Friday morning, Friday afternoon, and Saturday morning. On Saturday afternoon we will all adjourn to Jon and Clara Harris' for an afternoon with good food, good music and good friends. Jon is our very own, instructor and luthier extraordinaire. Our finale is Sunday, with an open house at Burritt Museum. Come and help us entertain the Huntsville area folks with jamming and our Open stage. For more information and registration visit our website at http://everythingdulcimer.com/mda/dd
Cost: $10 per workshop Festival Location: 4257 Sullivan Street, Madison, al, 35758
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://everythingdulcimer.com/mda/dd
Email: hsvmda2009@gmail.com
Point of Contact: Ron Zuckerman
Phone: 256-830-4830
P.O. Box 4854
Huntsville, AL 35815-4854 Directions: Take the Wall Triana Hwy exit from Interstate 565.
Follow Wall Triana north (becomes Sullivan St.) for 1.3 miles. First Baptist is on the right. Comments: Beginner DAD workshop with Dale Anthony
DAA workshop with Jon Harris
Melodies and MusingDate(s): 9/23 to 9/26 2009 Melodies and Musings! Come and join us for this intense mountain dulcimer workshop, with writing and storytelling sessions, and a full-day Appalachian festival, set in the Appalachian foothills, on the tranquil shores of Lake Guntersville! We have arranged three fun-filled days for the workshop, followed by a full day of performances and festivities celebrating the music and literature that came out of our Southern Appalachian region.
You will love working with Don Pedi, Maureen Sellers, Larry Conger, Linda Brockinton and other local instructors, who will teach you technique, ensemble playing and a repertoire that focuses on tunes, ballads and hymns from southern Appalachia. Our classes will include beginner, novice, basic intermediate and advanced intermediate levels. We also offer a story telling, lead by Bruce Walker and a creative writing workshop, conducted by Sara McDaris. The Festival will include demos and exhibits of traditional Appalachian crafts and skills, as well as food and games. But best of all, it will include performances by workshop participants and our Dulcimer professionals.
We have reserved blocks of rooms and campsites at five hotels and two campgrounds. Everyone in our quaint little town of Guntersville, Alabama is rolling out the red carpet and ready to welcome you, southern style! Cost for the event is $125 for early registration, or $135 after july 10th. The creative writing and story telling workshops are each $40, for early registration, and $50 after July 10th.
Come join the fun!
Cost: $125 - Full Event; $95 two days of Workshops and Festival Festival Location: 1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL, 35976
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://melodies-and-musings.com
Email: susy@mcrsvp.org
Point of Contact: Susy Quiggle
Phone: 256-571-7734
1805 Gunter Ave.
Guntersville, AL 35976 Directions: In Guntersville, AL, on the southwest corner of the intersection at Highway 69 and Sunset Drive. Comments: Hotels and Camping available!
Memphis Dulcimer Gathering & Folk Festival 2009Date(s): 9/25 to 9/26 2009 Two days of workshops, vendors, demonstrations, jam sessions, and a finale concert featuring Bob Bence, Lee Cagle, Betty Dawson, Jeff Hames, Steve Seifert, Rick Thum, and Kendra Ward. FOr details, visit www.LeeCagleDulcimers.com or call Lee at 901-877-7763. Cost: $90 all events; $45 per day ($75 all events with paid registration by 9/15); concert only $10 Festival Location: 4680 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN, 38117
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.LeeCagleDulcimers.com
Email: Lee@LeeCagleDulcimers.com
Point of Contact: Lee Cagle
Phone: 901-877-7763
PO Box 224
Moscow, TN 38057 Directions: From I-240, exit onto Walnut Grove Road and go west. The church is located on the north side of Walnut Grove Road.
Sandbirdge Beach Intensive Workshop for Intermediate/Advanced PlayersDate(s): 9/27 to 10/10 2009 2009 Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Week with Ken Kolodner Sandbridge Beach (Virginia Beach), VA September 27-October 3, 2009 (Intermediate/advanced week)
October 4-10 2009 (Advanced week)
This is my fifth year conducting private weeklong workshops for mostly advanced players in Sandbridge, VA. As the demand has risen each year, I am now renting a new, very large 10-bedroom beach house and a small condo overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the quiet town of Sandbridge, VA.
This is an intensive workshop in a wonderfully relaxed and supportive environment. Expect a minimum of approximately 5-6 hours of daily group instruction along with informal instruction plus lots of jamming. Topics include arranging, accompaniment, application of chord theory, improvisation and much more. I provide written music for all "unarranged" and "arranged" versions for all pieces that I present. A summary video is provided for a very modest additional cost. Dinners are prepared by a wonderful chef. It is typically warm enough to swim in the ocean which is just a stumble outside our front door. Dolphins swim by on cue daily!
Enrollment is limited to 14 participants per week. Spouses are welcome for an additional fee. With a Saturday or Sunday check-in, class will begin Monday morning and conclude noontime on Friday, with a Saturday morning checkout.
The second week is currently full. I have space for one more participant in week #1.
See the house at http://www.sandbridgerealty.com/book/search.html
(Click on "Isle of View Too" in the column at left)
2361 Sandfiddler Rd., Sandbridge, VA 23456
Please contact me for more info. Cost: $750 for double room; $900 for private room Festival Location: 2361 Sandfiddler Rd, Sandbridge , VA, 23456
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://http://www.kenkolodner.com/sandbridge.html
Email: kenkolodner@aol.com
Point of Contact: Ken Kolodner
Phone: 410-243-7254 or 410-746-8387
3806 Fenchurch Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
Winter Creek Reunion - 8th AnnualDate(s): 10/1 to 10/4 2009 Dulcimer and acoustic music festival with headliners Bing Futch on mountain dulcimer, Cathy Barton and Dave Para on hammered dulcimer, banjo, guitar and more, David Mahler on hammered dulcimer, Bill Thurman on Fiddle and Irish harp, Evergreen with Lloyd and April Wright. Free workshops and concerts Friday and Saturday. Starts Thursday afternoon. Cost: Free. Saturday night dinner proceeds defray festival costs Festival Location: 624 Acorn Lane, Bennington, OK, 74723
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.texomalinks.com/rrvdc
Email: rrvdc@texoma.net
Point of Contact: Laurel Hamrick
Phone: 903-465-9081 days / 903-640-0003 eves
212 S. Burnett Ave. / mailing only - meetings in Oklahoma
Denison, TX 75020
Harvest Festival of Dulcimers (plus Master Class & Performance Workshop)Date(s): 10/2 to 10/4 2009 15th annual festival sponsored by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage. Featuring Kim McKee, Ken Willson and Dave Haas. Workshops - Hammered and fretted dulcimers, back-up and Celtic guitar, recording, and sea shanty sing-along. Open jamming for all acoustic instruments. Noontime & evening concerts. Mtn. dulcimer master class on 10/2. Extended workshop in traditional folk music performance for all acoustic instruments and styles on 10/4. Cost: See website scdh.org for ticket and registration information. Festival Location: OC Sailing & Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Place , Dana Point, CA, 92629
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://http://www.scdh.org/
Email: dulcimer@scdh.org
Point of Contact: Jim Romano
Phone: (562) 861-7049
P. O.Box 5477
Buena Park, CA 90622 Directions: Dana Point Harbor - off I-5 and Pacific Coast Highway. Comments: Lodging and camping nearby at Doheny State Beach.
Nutmeg Dulcimer FestivalDate(s): 10/2 to 10/3 2009 Over 40 workshops on hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, and "other." Two evening concerts. Vendors. Featured artists: Jem Moore (HD) with MinTze Wu (fiddle) ... Aaron O'Rourke (MD) ... Joshua Horowitz (klezmer tsimbl) with Cookie Segelstein (violin). HD workshop leaders include Max ZT, Jody Marshall, and more. MD workshop leaders include Nina Zanetti, Moto Fukushima, and more. Full list is on website. Cost: Full festival: $65 in advance, $72 at door, $30 for students K-12 Festival Location: 168 Broad St., Milford, CT, 06460
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.NutmegDulcimer.com
Email: info@NutmegDulcimer.com
Point of Contact: Sam Edelston
Phone: 203-661-0503
34 Daffodil Lane
Cos Cob, CT 06807 Directions: From Interstate 95 North or South take Exit 36 (Plains Road).
From North exit make a right at the end of the exit ramp.
From South exit make a left at the end of the exit ramp
(follow the Hospital signs).
Proceed straight to the end of the road (8/10 mile).
At the traffic light before Carvel Ice Cream make a left onto
Bridgeport Avenue.
Pass the Milford Hospital and continue straight (road becomes
Broad Street)
Church is on right, immediately past Peoples Bank.
Red Hill Dulcimer FestivalDate(s): 10/10 to 10/10 2009 The 4th Annual Red Hill Music Festival will take place Saturday, 10/10/09 starting at 9:00 am. Workshop instructors include Tull Glazener, Molly McCormack, Mike Anderson, Rick Thum ,Doug Hawf and Guy George. Workshops will include mountain dulcimer, hammer dulcimer, Fiddle and Irish whistle classes. Free concert starts after classes.
Cost: 10.00 preregistered, 15.00 at the door, students under 12, free Festival Location: United Methodist Church, 400 S Christy, Sumner, Il, 62466
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.rhdulcimers.com
Email: jerrypacholski@verizon.net
Point of Contact: Jerry Pacholski
Phone: (618) 943-5610
508 20th St
Lawrenceville, Il 62439 Directions: Take US 50,16 miles east of Indiana stateline to Sumner exit on Business 250. Enter Sumner on Christy Ave and go 4 blocks south. Church is on east side of the street. Comments: Camping available at Red Hill State Park, 2 miles east.
Upper Potomac Cape Breton Fiddle FestDate(s): 10/16 to 10/18 2009 Weekend workshop focusing on Scottish and Cape Breton music with concert, ceilidh, workshops (hammered dulcimer with Ken Kolodner)and jams in historic Shepherdstown, WV. Cost: Full weekend $150, Saturday $100, Sunday $75, Single workshop $40 Festival Location: Shepherd University Student Center 210 N. King Street, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.upperpotomacmusic.info
Email: updf@earthlink.net
Point of Contact: Joanie Blanton
Phone: (304) 263-2531
PO Box 1474
Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Directions: 1.5 hours west of Washington, DC or Baltimore in the student center of Shepherd University in the heart of Shepherdstown. Comments: Hotel Lodging with festival booking, performance and housing scholarships available, rental instruments available.
Iowa HD Retreat with Ken KolodnerDate(s): 11/4 to 11/6 2009 Hammered Dulcimer Retreat with Ken Kolodner
for intermediate and advanced players
Crooked Creek Christian Camp, Washington, Iowa
Wednesday, November 4 to Friday, November 6, 2009
For the past five years, Ken has conducted a private, intensive, weeklong workshop for advanced hammered dulcimer players in Sandbridge, Va., and last year added a second week for intermediate/advanced players.
The Iowa workshop is modeled on this workshop and should prove to be a very relaxed but intensive 2.5 days of instruction, jamming and hanging out! The retreat will take place at the Crooked Creek Christian Camp near the city of Washington. The camp (www.crookedcreekcamp.org) will offer an opportunity for us to "get away from it all" in the peaceful, rural Iowa countryside.
Workshop topics will be determined through discussions with participants prior to the workshop. Expect approximately 13 hours of group instruction along with some informal instruction and jamming. Likely topics include arranging, accompaniment, application of chord theory, improvisation and much more. Ken typically provides written music for all unarranged and arranged versions of pieces that he presents.
Class will begin Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. and conclude at noon Friday, Nov. 6.
LODGING
Classes and overnight accommodations will be at the Retreat Lodge at the camp. The lodge features modern accommodations, with each room offering its own bathroom with a shower. Plans are to place three participants per room with a bed for each camper. (No sleeping bags or air mattresses needed!)Private room options also available. Cost: $375 (three people per room); $430 (private room); $500 (private room with spouse) Festival Location: 2830 Coppock Rd, Washington, IA, 52353
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: None Listed
Email: jeffn60@gmail.com
Point of Contact: Jeff Nayadley
Directions: Crooked Creek Christian Camp is located along the banks of Crooked Creek on 300 acres of rolling Iowa prairie and timberland south of Washington, Iowa. Follow South Iowa Avenue (W55) from the city of Washington. At the fork in the road, angle right onto the Coppock Road (W47); the camp entrance is a left turn 1.5 miles down the road. Comments: Contact Ken Kolodner FIRST if interested in enrolling in the retreat. Feel free to email him directly(kenkolodner@aol.com).
Music By the BayDate(s): 11/6 to 11/8 2009 Concerts, awards, workshops, jams for the musicians. Nature walks and craft classes and more. Cost: Varies - stay for the day or the weekend. Festival Location: 7th Street and Navajo Drive, Waretown, NJ, 08758
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.musicatbarnegatbay.org
Email: pola@musicatbarnegatbay.org
Point of Contact: Pola Galie
Phone: (609) 698-7231
7th Street and Navajo Drive
Waretown, NJ 08758 Directions: Garden State Parkway to Exit 69. Route 532 East to Route 9S. Left at Barnegat Beach Drive. Right at 7th Street. Left at Navajo, through the gate and down the dirt road Comments: Sleeping accommodations available $35 per person per night. Camping not available.
15th Annual Traditional Music FestivalDate(s): 11/6 to 11/8 2009 Friday evening workshop and jam, Saturday workshops, jam, and afternoon concert and jam, Saturday evening concert, Sunday hymn sing and play. Guest instructors and performers are Gary and Toni Sager, Jim and Sheri Miller, Janitaq Baker, Jody Marshall, Lorinda Jones, and the Heartland Dulcimer Club. Student workshop track offered. to Cost: $30 for full weekend pass, $25 advanced regisgtration weekend pass, $5 student workshop track, $10 Saturday envening concert only Festival Location: 1016 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown, Ky, 42701
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.heartlanddulcimerclub.org
Email: moghadamian606@comcast.net
Point of Contact: Suzette Moghadamian
Phone: 270-737-6933
Smoky Mountain Dulcimer RetreatDate(s): 11/13 to 11/15 2009 Preliminary announcement: Weekend Retreat with Friday night open stage followed by jamming, Saturday workshops for mountain and hammered dulcimers, Saturday instructor's concert followed by jamming, and Sunday morning hymn sing/final get together. Registration is not open yet. Cost: Will be announced later Festival Location: , Townsend, TN,
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.knoxvilledulcimers.org
Email: nancy.basford@knoxvilledulcimers.org
Point of Contact: Nancy Basford
Phone: (865) 483-1121
P.O. Box 22350
Knoxville, TN 37933-0350 Comments: Camping is available in the area.
16th Annual Dulcimer RetreatDate(s): 1/1 to 1/2 2010 Workshops, Open Mic, Concert, Square Dance w/pick up band, Sacred Harp Singing, Lots of jamming. Headliners are Cara Lindsey(HD)and Joe Collins(MD). Vendors welcome! More information as it comes in.It has moved from Huntsville to Madisonville, TX...and will be held at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Cost: $5 per person or $10 per family. Workshops are $15 each Festival Location: 102 SOUTH MCIVER , Madisonville, TX, 77864
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: None Listed
Email: PaWilson88@yahoo.com
Point of Contact: Pamela Wilson
Upper Potomac Pipers WeekendDate(s): 1/8 to 1/10 2010 Weekend Music Workshops featuring a variety of Celtic styles mostly for players of bellows-blown bagpipes but featuring mixed instrument repertoire classes and a dulcimer class with Maggie Sansone in historic Shepherdstown, WV. Cost: Weekend prices vary. Early bird discount. Festival Location: Shepherd Student Center 210. N. King Street, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.upperpotomacmusic.info or www.squeezethebag.info
Email: updf@earthlink.net
Point of Contact: Joanie Blanton
Phone: (304) 263-2531
P.O. Box 1474
Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Directions: 1.5 hours west of Washington, DC and Baltimore. 10 minutes from I-81. In the heart of Shepherdstown, WV. Comments: Lodging packages in two local hotels. Housing scholarships available. Rental dulcimers available.
Key West Dulcimer FestDate(s): 1/28 to 1/31 2010 A uniquely laid-back dulcimer festival in a tropical setting. Hammered dulcimer, pennywhistle and steel drum workshops by Guy George; mountain dulcimer workshops by David Beede, Robert Force, Bing Futch, Tull Glazener, Jeff Hames, Butch Ross; guitar workshops by Roger Zimish and more instructors to be announced! Registration fee includes all workshops and instructor concerts. Special discounted camping, lodging, dining and sightseeing for festival attendees. Cost: $95 Registration Fee Festival Location: 5610 W Junior College Rd, Key West, Fl, 33040
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: None Listed
Email: bingfutch@yahoo.com
Point of Contact: Bing Futch
Phone: (407) 342-1447
P.O. Box 560727
Orlando, Fl 32856 Comments: Camping and meals available on-site
Key West Dulcimer FestDate(s): 1/28 to 1/31 2010 The world's first tropical dulcimer festival takes place in Key West, Florida at the Hurricane Hole Marina. Performers/instructors include: David Beede, Robert Force, Bing Futch, Guy George, Tull Glazener, Jeff Hames, Lois Hornbostel, Dan Landrum, Karen Mueller, Aaron O'Rourke, Butch Ross, Gary Sager, Stephen Seifert, Rick Thum and Susan Trump. Workshops cover skill levels from beginners to advanced, instructor concerts on two nights and plenty of island activities including sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, wave-running, fishing and more! Cost: $95 registration covers all workshops and concerts - only 200 slots available! Festival Location: 5130 Overseas Highway, Key West, Fl, 33040
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://http://KeyWestDulcimerFest.com
Email: jobentertainment@yahoo.com
Point of Contact: Bing Futch
Phone: 407-342-1447
P.O. Box 560727
Orlando, Fl 32856 Directions: Take the Florida Turnpike to Florida City, exit and take the overseas highway through the Keys and stop just before you cross the Stock Island bridge to Key West. Hurricane Hole Marina is on the left. Comments: We have an accommodations coordinator; Sheri Cabanas. She's secured us fantastic festival rates at places within walking distance of Hurricane Hole Marina, where workshops, meals and concerts are taking place. If you're planning on camping, you'll want to call her straight away, as there are only so many slots available during high season. Give her a call at 305-294-6019.
Central Florida Dulcimer and Autoharp FestivalDate(s): 2/12 to 2/13 2010 workshops for MD, HD, Autoharp, folk harp, musical saw Cost: $70.00 Festival Location: 31205 Round Lake Road, Mount Dora, , FL, 32757
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: None Listed
Email: dulcirah@embarqmail.com
Point of Contact: Ruth Harnden
Phone: 352-735-4907
6 Marlene Court
Sorrento, FL 32776 Directions: from East - Rt 4 to Rte 46 west - traffic light at Round Lake Rd. Take Right. Church at top of hill. Also check website for Round Lake Christian Church
Comments: Hotels and Camping listed on flyer
9th Annual Lagniappe Dulcimer FeteDate(s): 3/11 to 3/14 2010 Keep checking back for up-to-date information Cost: To be determined Festival Location: 749 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen, LA, 70767
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://Lagniappedulcimer.org
Email: pdpayne@att.net
Point of Contact: Peter D. Payne
Phone: 225-223-2361
12703 Landon Dr.
Walker, LA 70785 Directions: I-10 exit 153 Comments: On site camping available (Water and Electric only)
Upper Potomac Spring Music WeekendDate(s): 3/19 to 3/21 2010 Weekend workshops featuring the hammered dulcimer and Acadian Music with our special guest artists (Gadelle from PEI) including workshops at all levels (rentals available), concert, jams, open mikes and more in historic Shepherdstown, WV. Featured artists include Gadelle, Lisa & Heather Malyuk, Ken Kolodner, Dan Landrum, Cindy Ribet and more. Cost: $175 for the full weekend, Saturday $100. Festival Location: Shepherd University Student Center 210 N. King Street, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443
[Get me a map][Get me the Weather!] More informationWebsite: http://www.dulcimerfest.org or www.upperpotomacmusic.info
Email: updf@earthlink.net
Point of Contact: Joanie Blanton
Phone: (304) 263-2531
PO Box 1474
Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Directions: 1.5 hours west of Washington, DC and Baltimore and minutes from I-81 in the heart of Shepherdstown, WV. Comments: Lodging packages in nearby hotels. Two catered lunches available. Housing and performance scholarships, rental instruments.
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