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 6 – Sat., June 11, 2011

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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Marie Shelton, Webmaster
Dulcimerville artwork by Don Pedi
Website by Stephen Seifert