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
Here’s an opportunity to experience some IN-PERSON classes again, after this long hiatus during Covid! Many Blue Ridge Dulcimer Club players have attended the Crooked Road Dulcimer Festival in Ferrum in years past – a real favorite, with personable instructors, including one of our own club members, Phyllis Gaskins! Read more here: https://www.ferrum.edu/crooked-road-dulcimer-festival/ Registration deadline has changed due to a low number of registrants and … Continue reading Crooked Road Dulcimer Festival
Phyllis Gaskins, BRMDP Club member, and nationally recognized Galax dulcimer noter player and teacher, will be leading a week-long workshop at the John C. Campbell Folk School from February 27 – March 4. Make plans now to attend this in-person learning opportunity! Read more here: https://classes.folkschool.org/Instructors.aspx?id=275369&fbclid=IwAR1ojNDUBhJ9DTpjq-Nc3HMddqNd93LaUjbY7qZfyQEYtY7bQZ1lke2rWlA Continue reading Workshop Opportunity
Interested in heading SOUTH in February, for some dulcimer classes with fantastic teachers – AND warmer weather? The Central Florida Dulcimer Festival (re: Florida Winter Acoustic Gathering) is scheduled for Feb 10-12, 2022 in Mt. Dora Florida.The dulcimer festival will be live again next year. Please check us out at www.centralfloridadulcimerfestival.com. for information and registration. Continue reading Central Florida Dulcimer Festival
We love to support the wonderful workshop leaders we’ve had, and here are several fantastic ways to “play with Joe” in some great workshops! If you have his “Christmas with the Mountain Dulcimer, Vol. 2”, he is hosting a free “PLAY THROUGH”. Thursday, October 21 (7:30 pm EST) – New Harmony Dulcimer Workshop/Showroom. Free and open to the public. We talk about caring for your dulcimer and … Continue reading Join Joe Collins Virtually
Have you every dreamed of playing ON STAGE at Grand Ole Opry? You and your dulcimer can make that dream come true! Register soon to reserve your spot, if interested! Continue reading YOU can play at Grand Ole Opry!
Three summertime THIRD SATURDAY jams are scheduled, outdoors at Oakdale Park in Bridgewater. The June 19 gathering will be at Shelter #3 from 1 pm – 3 pm. Bring a chair to sit and play in, your dulcimer and jam book. We hope for good weather – check our website, Facebook page or your email if the weather is questionable that morning. The July 17 … Continue reading Let’s Gather to Play!
Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players Club 