A Week-long Celebration of the Mountain Dulcimer with great player-teachers, classes for all skill levels, concerts, field trip, jams, and outdoor beauty in a scenic new mountain setting.
Black Mountain, North Carolina
Mon., June 7 – Sat., June 12, 2010
Picture a friendly community in one of the most beautiful spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The people come from many walks of life but have one interest that unites them - the lovely stringed instrument from American history called the mountain dulcimer. This event in June brings together some of the world's best mountain dulcimer player/teachers with all levels of mountain dulcimer students, from brand new beginners who come to discover the instrument, to accomplished players honing their skills and repertoire. A Mountain Dulcimer Building course is also an option!
This is more than an economically-priced vacation in a beautiful spot. The benefits continue after you return home with new musicianship and inspiration in your mountain dulcimer playing.
Lois Hornbostel
Photo by Kathy McKinney
The week is produced by nationally-known mountain dulcimer pioneer, author and performer Lois Hornbostel. If you have attended the mountain dulcimer weeks Lois has produced in the past 23 years at universities in Boone and Cullowhee, NC, you know the quality and innovation her events have always had. This new independent dulcimer week offers an improved program with more creative possibilities. The location is idyllic yet easy to reach, and offers us just the right setting to interact more as a community. Hence, the name, DULCIMERVILLE!
THE VENUE:
Located close to the charming musical town of Black Mountain, North Carolina, the YMCA BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY in Black Mountain, NC, is a historic conference center with all the modern features, just 2 miles south of I-40 (Exit 64). The nearby city of Asheville is a center for arts in the South. The Blue Ridge Assembly's natural setting offers 1,200 acres of rhododendron forests, clear creeks, nature trails, swimming, tennis and spectacular mountain vistas. Indoors there are new comforts and convenience. The Blue Ridge Center gives the opportunity to stay in quality hotel-style sleeping rooms “under the same roof” as its modern air-conditioned classrooms and dining hall. Visit the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly website at http://www.blueridgeassembly.org for more about it, including a video on its history. To learn about the fun and learning at DULCIMERVILLE, just click on the tabs at the top of this page.
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Lois Hornbostel
P.O. Box 907
Bryson City, NC 28713
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Marie Shelton, Webmaster
Dulcimerville artwork by Don Pedi
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A Week-long Celebration of the Mountain Dulcimer with great player-teachers, classes for all skill levels, concerts, field trip, jams, and outdoor beauty in a scenic new mountain setting. . .
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, NC
Mon., June 7 – Sat., June 12, 2010
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NEWS FROM DULCIMERVILLE
3/1/10. . . . . . .
DULCIMERVILLE SCHOLARSHIPS:
It's your last chance to apply for these scholarships. Visit our
"Classes & More - "Scholarships" page and apply a week before March 15th deadline.
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Our 13-1/2 hr. course in "TRADITIONAL MUSIC FOR THE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER" is something everyone should experience at least once. You'll see colorful slide shows of historic dulcimers and players, hear rare old recordings, learn about the culture dulcimers come from, try treasured vintage instruments, and learn at least 20 traditional pieces from these great players:
(you can hear the tunes mentioned below by clicking the titles in the player above)
 BETTY SMITH. One of our country's folk music treasures, Betty is a renowned ballad collector and singer, author, entertainer and playwright. She will be teaching colorful ballads, singing with the ducimer, and traditional noter style playing. Betty is performing "Buffalo Boy" with Jim Trantham. Listen for the "punch line" of this song!  DON PEDI. A champion dulcimer player, singer, and collector of traditional music, Don will be teaching dance tunes, songs and hymns, and will present the historic show. Listen to Don's rendition of "Darling Cora".
 PHYLLIS & JIM GASKINS are veteran old-time musicians. Phyllis specializes in Galax, VA style dulcimer playing and Jim is an accomplished fiddler and banjo player. They will teach Galax style playing, traditional Appalachian and perhaps some Celtic music. Here they are playing "Seneca Square Dance".
To read more details on the TRADITIONAL MUSIC FOR THE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER course, visit our "Classes & More" page on this website. Sign up using our printable or on-line forms on the "Register" page.
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