PRICES ON SOME ITEMS JUST REDUCED! Dulcimer-related items for sale by BRMDP Club members include a unique dulcimer stand, a Blue Lion Baritone dulcimer, a McSpadden Baritone dulcimer, two T.K. O’Brien dulcimers (Leaping Deer design and Hummingbird design), a McSpadden Standard dulcimer. an A.W. Jeffries dulcimer, a T.K. O’Brien Strumming Stick, and a Dulcimer Bag Lady carrying case. It seems dulcimer players ALWAYS are in … Continue reading Dulcimer Items For Sale
The Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players Club held not only its annual picnic at Bridgewater’s Oasis Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 17, but also celebrated it tenth year in existence!!!Founding members were remembered and honored:Dinah Ansley, Tom and Jan Scanlan, Bill and Arna Zulauf, Louisa and Bill Painter, Elaine Goss, Mary Louise Fisher, Patricia Cash, Shannon Tate, and Carol Ralston. A motion was passed unanimously by … Continue reading Our September Picnic
The theme for the August Gathering for the Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Club was “BRING A TUNE”. And folks did. We experimented with a somewhat haunting tune, LONE WILD BIRD in the key of G while tuned to DAD, tabbed out by Dinah. Some folks picked the melody—others tried brushing and light strumming. Phyllis Gaskins announced the publication of her latest Dulcimer Book, which she … Continue reading Our August Gathering
QDF 8.0 October 6-9, 2022 Get ready! QuaranTUNE 8.0 is October 6-9, 2022, join us for workshops, concerts, vending, and more. Everything is 100% online. No travel necessary! Workshop registration opens Sunday, August 28th @ 4pm Eastern Time Learn about the QuaranTUNE 8.0 instructor line-up!Nearly 70 top-notch performers and instructors are currently planning their workshop offerings for this online event in October, including several brand NEW … Continue reading QuaranTUNE 8.0
For the first time since pre-pandemic years, we are planning our fall picnic, for Sept. 17, from 11 to 3 pm. In addition to sharing of music by members, and our carry-in meal, we also plan a TEN-YEAR Anniversary Celebration of our club, and our fall business meeting with election of officers. New officers are needed for 2023-24, for the club to continue! In what … Continue reading Sept. 17 – Save the Date
Two opportunities for IN-PERSON Workshops have been offered to our club members by the Roanoke Valley Dulcimer Club. If you have been waiting eagerly for in-person classes, this is a great opportunity at a very reasonable price. Sam Edelston Workshops & Concert Sunday, July 24, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Innovative Sam Edelston, will present workshops followed with a concert at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 4720 Jubal … Continue reading In-Person Workshops
Following our “theme a month,” we observed JUNETEENTH.We tried new tunes. Becky led us line by line in Steal Away. Most folks got the rhythm. And we also played Jacob’s Ladder. Dinah led us in “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand,” by singing it before we played it.That worked. Lori reminded us of Marion Anderson performing this Metropolitan Opera in New York City on January 7, … Continue reading Our June Gathering
Registration is now open for QuaranTUNE 7.0, with some new-to-many instructors! Check this online opportunity coming up form June 2 – June 5. https://www.virtualdulcimerfest.com/ Continue reading QuaranTUNE 7.0
Watch your emails for plans for a Juneteenth Celebration at our next Gathering, on Saturday, June 18. We will play some special selections to fit that theme, and a special treat is planned. For the foreseaeble future, our monthly gatherings will be held in Maple Terrace of the Bridgewater Retirement Village, 210 Virginia Avenue, Bridgewater. We will gather in Shenandoah Room to start playing at … Continue reading Join Us At Our Next Gathering
Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players Club 