44th Annual Dulcimer Musical Funfest!

44th Annual Dulcimer Musical Funfest!
Osceola County Fairgrounds—Evart, MI
July 14, 15, 16, 17, 2016
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Thursday July 14
44th Funfest Begins
8:00 a.m.
Sales Area
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m
Childrens Activities Rabbit Barn 8:30 a.m.
Workshops Begin
9:00 a.m.
Evening Concert
7:00 p.m.
Friday July 15
Sales Area
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m
Childrens Activities Rabbit Barn 8:30 a.m.
Workshops Begin
9:00 a.m.
Mountain Dulcimers Performance 6:30 p.m.
Evening Concert
7:00 p.m.
Dance in Community Bldg.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday Night Dance
A dance will be held Friday from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Community Building, organized by Jim & Loretta McKinney with
live music by many familiar faces from the talented Funfest
musical community. No partner required.
Saturday July 16
Sales Area
10:00 a.m. - 7 p.m
Workshops Begin
9:00 a.m.
Youth Concert
10:00 a.m.
Open Mic Concert
1:30 p.m.
Hammered Dulcimers Performance 6:15 p.m.
Dulcimer Drawing
6:55 p.m.
Evening Concert
7:00 p.m.
Sunday July 17
Sales Area
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Gospel Sing (Community Bldg.)
9:00 a.m.
44th Funfest Ends
12:00 Noon
Dulcimer Drawing ~ Saturday
The hammered dulcimer will be given away on Saturday night at the
end of the Hammered Dulcimer Performance, approximately 6:55 p.m.
Must be present to win!
Workshop Guidelines:
 Arrive with your instrument in tune.
 Feel free to bring a recorder to help with practicing.
 You may observe any workshop, even if you don’t bring an instrument.
 Make sure you aren’t blocking someone else’s access as folks enter or leave the class.
 If you bring a stand-up stand, set up BEHIND those who are seated; Leave carts at the BACK of the class area.
 DO NOT leave your instrum ent unattended. • Be very careful of other peoples’ instruments. • Bring your own chair.
 NO SET-UP before 10 minutes to the hour (or until the previous class has cleared)• PLEASE be courteous to other attendees!
 In the event that a workshop must be cancelled or changed, information will be posted on the bulletin board in the original workshop area.
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Remember to express your appreciation to the leaders who volunteer to instruct these classes.
*** Adult Workshop Player Levels ***
Beginner 1(Beg 1) - Able to tune and beginning to play ~ Beginner 2 (Beg 2) - Able to play tunes and know a few chords
Intermediate (Int) - Plays many tunes from memory. Beginning to arrange and embellish.
Advanced (Adv) - Confident embellishing, solid understanding of chords.
Festival Rules:
• No bikes; no alcohol • Pets are restricted to campsite.
• Sales only by vendors except in the ODPC designated area.
• Performers or workshop leaders may sell immediately after classes or performances.
• For complete Fairgrounds rules see http://www.osceolacountyfairgrounds.com/camping/2014Rules.pdf
• For a complete list of instruments allowed during the festival, please refer to page 16 of the “Festival
Operations Manual” http://originaldulcimerplayers.org/assets/2016_Festival_Manual.pdf
Original Dulcimer Players Club Executive Board
Kathy Rayman, President
Gail Perna, Vice President
Deb Stewart, Treasurer
Sue Crandle, Secretary
Paula Brawdy
John Kuch
Bill Beyerlein
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Committee Chairs and Other Leadership
Gail VanAmberg, Education • Gwyn Besner, Gates • Jim Curtiss, Historian
Freeman Gilmore, Jam Coordinator • Paula Brawdy, Nominations • Mary Peka, ODPC Office Manager •
Scott Freeman, Publicity & Stage Manager • Andy Cox, Sound Jim Rathbun, Vendors
Gail Perna, Stage Shows • Sue Crandle, Workshops • Ida O’Dell Youth Program
Special thanks to Lee Edgerton, Edgerton Web Development
This Year’s Vendors
Michael C. Allen-Cloud Nine Hammered Dulcimers • Richard Ash-Folkcraft Dulcimers
Cliff Atwater-Cliff’s Custom Crafts • Nick Blanton & Sam Rizzetta-Fine Hammered & Mountain Dulcimers
Lisa Boerema—Stone pendant jewelry, Michigan themed items and gourd art
Pam Bowman-Harvest Home Renditions-Masterworks Dulcimers • Caldwell Music-Musical accessories
Jer Cyr-Lost Valley Dulcimers • Jack Freeman-Guitars, instrument repair
Bing Futch-CD sales • Harrison Harps-Autoharps, repairs, advice
Hart’s Music Shop-Wide variety of instruments & accessories •Terry Heald-Specialized guitar straps
Ron Jordan-Joyful Noise and Wolf Hill Woodworking hammers, stands and accessories
John & Karen Keane—Native American Flutes, mountain dulcimers, instructional books, CD’s
Jim Key-Jim Key Dulcimers • Krause Music-Mountain Dulcimer accessories
Dan Landrum-Dulcimer Player News, CD’s • David & Annette Lindsey-Lindsey Dulcimers and accessories
Bob Macauley-Musical crafts and accessories • David Mahler-Dulcimer books, handmade jewelry
Ann Martin-Martin Massage Services • Michael Opp-White River Dulcimers
Prussia Valley Dulcimers-Mountain Dulcimers, Autoharps & other folk instruments • Cindy Reed-Stained Glass Art
Brett Ridgeway-CD’s, HD lessons on CD, Mtn. Dulcimer and other folk instrument accessories • Bill Robinson-Bill Robinson & Friends CD’s
Mike Sanderson-Mountain Dulcimers • Timothy Seaman-CD’s and instructional materials, Dusty Strings Dulcimers
Stephen Seifert-CD’s and books • Wayne Simms-Bowed Psaltry
Steve & Ruth Smith-Cabin Cove Music, CD sales • Wendy Songe-CD’s and accessories
Ray Spyker-North and South Mountain Dulcimers • Steven Stapleton-Mountain Dulcimers
Rick Thum-Hammered Dulcimers & musical accessories • Wilson’s Fine Violin Repair-Repairs and accessories
Ted Yoder-Masterworks Hammered Dulcimers, CD’s and accessories • Andy Young-CD sales
Purpose of the ODPC:
The purpose of the Original Dulcimer Players Club is to promote and preserve the art of playing the Hammered Dulcimer. To provide an organization where dulcimer players can exchange information and knowledge regarding the instrument with each other. To provide for workshops,
seminars and concerts. To make this instrument better known to the public. To perpetuate the art of construction and playing this instrument so
the knowledge can be of benefit to future generations.
~Excerpt from Bylaws
2016 ODPC Funfest Workshops
Instructor
Time/Area
Level
Description
Hammered Dulcimer Pre-Show Preparation
Peggy
Peryam
Wed Noon
Area 4
Sat 11:00
Area 4 (222)
PreBeg/
Beg
We want you to be part of the Saturday night pre-show. Come and practice all of the tunes to be played.
We will give some ideas of how you can get through the tunes you don't know. Music is available on the
ODPC website., if you want to practice in advance. **
Mountain Dulcimer Pre-Show Preparation
Annette
Lindsey
Fri 10:00
Area 1
(110, 120)
PreBeg/
Beg
PRACTICE FOR MOUNTAIN DULCIMER PRE-SHOW**—2 HOURS
We will have a 2 hour practice session for the Friday evening performance. We will practice Crooked
Ridge, Rock the Cradle Joe, Sail Away Ladies, Shenandoah Falls, Shepherd’s Wife Waltz and Spotted Pony.
Download music from www.evartdulcimerfest.org/pretunes.html.
Volunteer
Teachers
Thurs Fri Sat
PreBeg/
Beg
For folks who have just purchased an instrument or who want to be introduced to the hammered dulcimer.
Come and receive individual attention. Bring your instrument in tune if you can. If you don't have an instrument, someone can show you on theirs. VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS AND THEIR INSTRUMENTS ARE
NEEDED ALL THREE DAYS!!
Hammered Dulcimer One-On-One Workshops
10:00
Area 9
(19, 118, 217)
Hammered Dulcimer Workshops
Julie Arnold
Sat 10:00
Area 6 (196)
Adv Beg/
Int
PERCUSSIVE BACK-UP TO JIGS**
We will explore a simple strategy (different than the pattern for reels) for using the HD as a rhythmic,
percussive back-up and apply it to "Swallowtail Jig." This is not a repertoire workshop, so it will be helpful
to learn the tune in advance. Please see my handout for the basic tune.
Julie Arnold
Thurs 2:00
Area 9 (59)
AdvBeg/
Int
PERCUSSIVE BACK-UP TO REELS**
We will explore a simple strategy (different than the pattern for jigs) for using the HD as a rhythmic,
percussive back-up and apply it to the “Silver Spear.” This is not a repertoire workshop, so it will so it will
be helpful to learn tune in advance. Please see my handout for the basic tune.
MaryLou
Battley
Fri 11:00
Area 10 (110)
Sat 12:00
Area 5 (215)
Beg1/
Beg2
TUNES TO ADD TO YOUR REPERTOIRE
This workshop is geared to someone who is familiar with the layout of the hammered dulcimer and already
knows a tune or two. Learn a couple of new fiddle type tunes that have some repetition and are easy to
memorize, probably jigs and reels with tunes TBA.
MaryLou
Battley
Thurs 3:00
Area 5 (65)
Fri 1:00
Area 5 (135)
Beg1/
Beg2
REMEMBERED OLD SONGS
When playing for Senior Centers and Alzheimer patients, we need songs folks remember. You may need to
have chromatic notes below middle C, i.e. Bb, G#, also notes above middle C, i.e. D# and in the upper octave, D#, G#, A#(Bb) and if you have it, a very high E.
Pam Bowman
Sat 12:00
Area 4 (214)
Beg2/Int
Pam Bowman
Sat 3:00
Area 7 (265)
Int
CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
"Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" Well... maybe not, but this fun and spritely Christmas time song is
a great add to your seasonal play list. With a fun intro and ending it is sure to please. Come on and join in
the fun!
Pam Bowman
Fri 4:00
Area 7 (167)
Beg2/Int
FLORIDA BLUES
Could this be the way I feel when some of our musician friends go south for the winter? Well, regardless,
this catchy fiddle tune with a little bit of funk is definitely a pleaser. More of a fun and different fiddle/
bluegrassy tune than true "blues" - but it is a quick study and a keeper!
Pam Bowman
Thurs
2:00-3:00
Area 4
(54, 64)
PreBeg/
Beg
FROM THE BEGINNING PLEASE—2 HR. CLASS
In this 2 hour workshop you will receive a handout highlighting10 key aspects of playing the H.D. - and
we'll touch briefly on each one - but mostly we will explore the Hammered Dulcimer with our hammers and
try to get a good "ground base" understanding that will apply to future learning & playing!
Pam Bowman
Fri 11:00
Area 6 (125)
PreBeg/
Beg
HAMMERED HYMNS I
My beginner Hymn choice for 2016 is: "In The Sweet By And By" - this will be just the main melody with
step by step guidance in learning it on the hammered dulcimer. You will have no trouble coming away with
this song intact, and on your song list - even if you just bought a dulcimer yesterday!
Pam Bowman
Sat 11:00
Area 7 (225)
Int
Kathy Cook
Thurs 11:00
Area 5 (25)
Beg1/
Beg2
ARRANGING HYMNS PLUS
What are the thought processes when arranging a hymn? In this workshop we'll look at the structure &
tools of arranging and put a few into use. These arranging thoughts/practices can also be used for arrangements of other types of songs as well as hymns.
HAMMERED HYMNS II
"How long has it been, since you've talked with the Lord - and told Him your heart's hidden secrets." This
is the first great line of this heartfelt hymn by Mosie Lister. Come and add this song to your gospel repertoire - taught with various embellishments to enhance, upon the hammered dulcimer.
LEARN A TUNE
Hammered Dulcimer Workshops Continued
Matthew
Dickerson
Thurs 12:00
Area 7 (37)
Int./Adv.
WEAVE RHYTHMIC PATTERNS INTO YOUR MELODIES**
Learn to rhythmically play any tune you like. This will be a more challenging class targeting accomplished
players wanting to expand their abilities.
Matthew
Dickerson
Thurs 2:00
Area 7 (57)
Int
THE PIRATE JIG
Learn my most popular original piece. Great for jam sessions or impressing your friends -and very fun to
play. 15/14 or larger instrument required.
Mim
Eichmann
Sat 9:00
Area 4 (174)
Int
LEARN “BABY EVERETT’S MUSIC BOX RAG”
Hammered dulcimers can sound like a lot of different instruments, including a music box! Learn this fun,
upbeat rag, which I wrote for my new grandson a couple of years ago.
Mim
Eichmann
Fri 2:00
Area 9 (158)
Beg2/Int
LEARN SOME CELTIC TUNES
Learn the Celtic tunes "Cold Frosty Morning" and "Full-Rigged Ship"
Scott
Freeman
Thurs 12:00
Area 4 (34)
All
IMPROVING YOUR IMPROV
We will discuss ways to get started on improvisation, embellishments and general noodling. We'll also explore some very basic elements of classical and jazz as part of the process.
Paul Goelz
Sat 4:00
Area 7
(247)
All
DULCIMER PHYSICS
We'll talk about the physics of the dulcimer... and how it affects accurate/stable tuning. String tension,
string length, geometry, tuning pins, temperature, humidity, tuning wrench and arm geometry ect. all work
together to affect... and frustrate...tuning a hammered dulcimer and keeping it in tune. Knowledge is power!
Tina Gugeler
Fri 12:00
Area 5 (125)
Int/Adv
HAND INDEPENDENCE WITH ST.BASIL’S HYMN**
We'll practice hand independence with this Greek tune and then change keys!
Tina Gugeler
Fri 4:00
Area 6 (166)
Int/Adv
DRESSING UP A TRADITIONAL TUNE**
We'll take this 1848 Stephen Foster tune and add chords (plain and more interesting chords) and try
changing meter.
Jim Key
Thurs 9:00
Fri 9:00
Area 10
(10, 100)
PreBeg
DULCIMERS FOR FUTURE PLAYERS
If you've seen dulcimers but never tried to play one, this is for you. Basic instruction. Hammered dulcimers
will be supplied. "Note: Beginners who take this class may want to stop in the One-on-Ones at 10:00 a.m.)
Dan Landrum
Thurs 1:00
Area 4 (44)
Int/Adv
TBA
Dan Landrum
Fri 10:00
Area 4 (104)
Int/Adv
TBA
Sat 2:00
Int/Adv
LEARN COLEMAN’S MARCH
Learn the haunting, slow-paced tune "Coleman's March"
David Mahler
Sat 11:00
Area 10
(210)
Int
DURME DURME, A SEPHARDIC TUNE
Sephwhaaat? Sephardic refers to the Jew's who lived in the Iberian penninsula, and this is one of their
haunting traditional lullabies translated: "sleep, sleep".
David Mahler
Fri 9:00
Area 5
(95)
Beg2/
Int
LET’S LEARN SOME KLEZMER!
Klezmer is a popular Jewish music style. You may be most familiar with it from the movie the Schindler's
List. However, We'll be learning a more playful and less tragic tune called "Bistu Mit Mir Broigez." For
those of you who want the translation... you'll have to come to the class!
David Mahler
Fri 12:00
Area 10
(139)
Int
OVER THE MOOR TO MAGGIE – SCOTTISH TRAD. PT.1
This is one of my current favorite Scottish Reels. It comes in 3 parts which we'll work intently on for the
Part 1 of this class. The Part 2 will be focusing on chording, ornamentation, and arrangement of this song. I
want this to be a tune you don't forget once the festival is over!
David Mahler
Fri 1:00
Area 10
(149)
Int
OVER THE MOOR TO MAGGIE – SCOTTISH TRAD. PT.2
This is one of my current favorite Scottish Reels. It comes in 3 parts which we'll work intently on for the
Part 1 of this class. The Part 2 will be focusing on chording, ornamentation, and arrangement of this song. I
want this to be a tune you don't forget once the festival is over! *Don't come to Part 2 if you aren't familiar with the tune, or took Part 1!
Jeanean
Martin
Fri 3:00
Area 7
(166)
Int/Adv
PAINT A MUSICAL PICTURE
Be expressive and musical and most importantly have fun! The hammered dulcimer is a percussive and very
expressive instrument. Learn to vary your playing to include soft passages as well as loud forceful playing.
The way you control the sound is by the way you hit the strings. Learn rhythmic emphasis and ornaments,
as well as simple variations while learning interesting tunes. The idea is to get the fullest range of sound
possible. We will learn hammering techniques and patterns specific to tunes that illustrate all the above.
Get ready to move up to the next creative level with your playing!
Jeanean
Martin
Sat 9:00
Area 6
(176)
All
David
Lindsey
Area 9 (257)
18TH CENTURY COLONIAL
Enjoy learning from the Colonial Repertoire of tunes Jeanean has played at George Washington’s Mount
Vernon for the past 17 years. Students will learn a Minuet and an English Country Dance.
Hammered Dulcimer Workshops Continued
Loretta
McKinney
Thurs 1:00
Area 7 (47)
Int
SIMPLE EMBELLISHMENTS
Using a tune with a simple melody line, I'll share several suggestions that can be incorporated not only into
this tune, but throughout your repertoire.
Ilace Mears
Thurs 12:00
Area 6
(36)
Int
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
Christmas is coming; the geese are getting fat! Please put a penny in the dulcimer player's hat! Tips for
arranging traditional Christmas carols: hammer skills, assembling medleys, and stretching short tunes
(things that MIGHT even carry over to tunes you play the other 10 months!).
Ilace Mears
Fri 9:00
Area 4
(94)
Int/Adv
THREE PART HAMMERED Share the melody, the back-up, and the fun making music together. Tunes are
easily accessible, note reading is VERY helpful HARMONY – BACK TO BACH**
Polish your ensemble skills by playing a couple of Bach minuets with friends.!
Ilace Mears
Sat 11:00
Area 5
(205)
Int/Adv
THREE PART HAMMERED HARMONY – O’CAROLAN**
Hewlett is a charming O'Carolan waltz tune, made even more so when played with friends! Share the melody, the back-up, and the fun making music together. Tune is easily accessible, note reading is VERY helpful!
Katie Moritz
Fri 10:00
Area 10
(119)
Int
FUN WITH 6/8 TIME
6/8 time is a compound time signature used in many styles of music, but most notably Jigs. Often times it's
tricky to get the right "feel" on the hammered dulcimer, and it's easy to fall out of time in this time signature. The goal of this workshop is to show how certain hammering techniques can make this time signature
easier to get the hang of and groove with. To practice this material, I will show you my favorite chord progression, which has a few different types of chords, is super fun, and sounds really cool.
Katie Moritz
Thurs 11:00
Area 4
(24)
All
READING MUSIC ON HD
This workshop introduces note-reading to HD players who either have no experience reading music, OR who
are just not any good at it on the hammered dulcimer. I played exclusively by ear for years and the thought
of reading sheet music was terrifying, but it's skill you can develop! I will show the basics of note reading
and introduce some drills and cognitive tricks that will help bridge the gap between sheet music and hammered dulcimer.
Katie Moritz
Sat 10:00
Area 7
(215)
Int/Adv
STARTING TO IMPROVISE
If you're not a person who has ever improvised, just the thought of it can sound terrifying. I've been
there! However, improvising can be an absolute blast and it's a skill that can really bail you out if you get
derailed while playing a tune. This workshop will be a friendly environment to get your feet wet. We will
discuss, demonstrate and practice a number of techniques to get you started playing "off the cuff". Workshop handout and online video support will be provided.
Katie Moritz
Fri 1:00
Area 4 (134)
Sat 9:00
Area 7 (187)
All
UNDERSTANDING THE CIRCLE OF 5ths
The circle of 5ths is a tool that is used universally by musicians of every kind. Hammered dulcimers players
are fortunate to play an instrument that corresponds to this amazing tool in a very direct way. The goal of
this workshop is to show HD players that correlation and help them to understand how they can use the
Circle of 5ths to gain a deeper understanding of their instrument, and begin using the unique layout of the
hammered dulcimer to their advantage.
Sharon
O’Connell
Thurs 11:00
Area 10 (30)
All
CAROL OF THE BELLS – A beautiful song played easily!
Ida O’Dell
Fri 11:00
Area 5 (124)
Beg1/
Beg2
Peggy
Peryam
Wed 12:00
Area 4
Sat 11:00
Area 4 (222)
All
HAMMERED DULCIMER PRE-SHOW PRACTICE
We want you to be part of the Saturday night pre-show. Come and practice all of the tunes to be played.
We will give some ideas of how you can get through the tunes you don't know. Music is available on the
ODPC website if you want to practice in advance.
Peggy
Peryam
Thurs 2:00
Area 5 (55)
Beg
BEGINNERS CAN PLAY HYMNS TOO!
Learn 2 hymns you can use right away as you start your dulcimer journey. One is bouncy, the other more
peaceful.
Jim Rathbun
Sat 3:004:00
Area 6
(246, 256)
Beg1/
Beg2
MAJOR & MINOR CHORDS – 2 Hr. Class
This is a two hour workshop concentrating on both minor and major chords in all dulcimer friendly keys. We
will be concentrating more on the patterns and especially practice than the theory. By the time you get
done with these two workshops you will have a solid understanding of two chord minor-key tunes and 3 cord
major key tunes. It is not essential that you have taking the pentatonic scale workshop but it would be very
helpful.
Jim Rathbun
Fri 2:00
Area 7 (156)
Beg
SO YOU BOUGHT A DULCIMER TODAY AND WANT TO PLAY TONIGHT?
Are you brand new at Dulcimers or you had one under the bed for a year and want to know how it works?
You'll receive enough training in this workshop so that you will be able to jam tonight. We will concentrate
on pentatonic scale in different keys so that no matter what is being played you can keep up and embellish.
Martha
Richard
Sat 12:00
Area 9 (209)
All
EBENEEZER AND FLORENCE
Come play this lovely song by Carl Jones with us. This is a slow, fine tune that sounds wonderful on a variety
of instruments. It is my current favorite tune.
Martha
Richard
Thurs 10:00
Area 7 (17)
Int
LAYERING SONGS INTO A DUET
Sometimes two songs can be played simultaneously and just sound wonderful. Have found two I love to play.
Bring a friend so you can play a duet. We will work on song #1 til it’s easy to play and then incorporate song
#2 on top.
LEARN PETRONELLA – Learning the song Petronella by sections & patterns.
Hammered Dulcimer Workshops Continued
Martha
Richard
Sat 10:00
Area 5
(195)
Beg1/
Beg2
Sam
Rizzetta
Fri 3:00
Area 4
(163)
Int/Adv
Brenda Ross
& Ida O’Dell
Fri 4:00
Area 5 (165)
Adv
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP **
Learn to sing and chord the contemporary worship tune, "Sometimes by Step".
Brenda Ross
& Ida O’Dell
Thurs 12:00
Area 5 (35)
Beg
PRAISE MUSIC FOR BEGINNERS**
This class will teach you the melody and chords for an easy praise and worship tune (Praise the Name of
Jesus). We will practice both parts, then put them together. If you're adventurous, we'll even sing along!
Brenda Ross
& Ida O’Dell
Fri 10:00
Area 5 (114)
Int
PRAISE MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL**
This class will teach you the melody and chords for a beautiful praise and worship tune (Oh Lord, You're
Beautiful). We will also practice singing with the chord patterns.
Tim Seaman
Fri 9:00
Area 9 (99)
Int/Adv
A SOLO PACHELBEL CANON FANTASIA
In nine clearly defined sections, we show how several distinct arrangement techniques make this version of
the famed Canon idea into a joyous adventure!
Tim Seaman
Fri 12:00
Area 6 (126)
Int/Adv
COLORFUL ARRANGING WITH A NEW TUNE: “SYCAMORE RAPIDS”
How a new tune about canoeing and fishing was developed into a constantly changing experience using a mix
of easy-to-understand arrangement techniques. You can learn this method, and you can reapply it in your
own works!
Tim Seaman
Sat 10:00
Area 4 (194)
All
PHRASING FOR DRAMA & MEANING
Beyond playing pretty tunes or showing expert technique, learn many ways you can give your music a deeply
emotional or narrative effect, to make it really sing!
Tim Seaman
Thurs
3:00-4:00
Area 9
(69, 79)
Beg2/Int
PIANO-LIKE SEPARATED HANDS CAN BE DONE! – 2 Hr. Class
Using very simple tunes like 'Mary Had a Little Lamb,' 'Go Tell Aunt Rhody’, 'When the Saints,' and 'Star
of the County Down,' learn to use your hands like a duet - in very understandable triangular chord patterns.
Tim Seaman
Sat 4:00
Area 4 (254)
Beg2/Int
THE JOY AND POWER OF ZIG-ZAGS!
Simple four-note chord patterns, constantly repeating, are great for free improvisation, accompanying
others, and adding zest to arrangements!
Ruth Smith
Thurs 2:00
Area 10 (60)
Int/Adv
FROM HEART TO HANDS – MRS. JAMIESON’S FAVOURITE
This Celtic waltz is full of beauty and just cannot be missed! We'll work hard on playing this expressively,
and learn some appropriate ornaments for this Scottish Strathspey.
Ruth Smith
Fri 12:00
Area 7 (136)
Int
HYMNS FROM THE HEART
Hymns on the hammered dulcimer are simply inspirational. We will study a well-known hymn, learning specific ways to make it more expressive.
Ruth Smith
Fri 11:00
Area 7 (126)
Beg1/
Beg2
STARTING OFF RIGHT WITH ARRANGING
Beginning arrangements can be simple and yet beautiful. We'll learn a lovely tune while building a beginner's
arranging "bag of tricks" including 3 quick and easy "go to" arranging techniques.
Ruth Smith
Sat 1:00
Area 7 (245)
Int/Adv
DUET WITH HD & GUITAR PT. 1
Learn to play with a guitar partner. In the first session of this two session workshop, hammered dulcimer
players learn this beautiful waltz while guitar players learn the backup part in a separate, concurrent session. (In the Pt. 2 session, hammered dulcimers and guitars will join to play the tune together.)
Ruth Smith
Sat 2:00
Area 7 (255)
Int/Adv
DUET WITH HD & GUITAR PT. 2
In Part 2, guitar and hammered dulcimer players from the separate Part 1 sessions will join to play "The
Lovers' Waltz" together, focusing on making the two instruments complement each other, and playing with
dynamics and expression.
Rick Thum
Sat 1:00
Area 4 (242)
Beg2/Int
CHORD SUBSTITUTION
I will teach you how to know what chords to use in a given key and how chord substitution allows me to use
all of them. You will also learn a short cut to the substitution rule. This can take your arrangements to a
new level.
Rick Thum
Fri
11:00-12:00
Area 4
(123, 133)
Beg
DEMYSTIFY YOUR DULCIMER—2 HR. CLASS
Get comfortable with how your dulcimer works. You will learn the importance of octaves and an easy way to
find them. We will also learn a simple way to know where your sharps are without even knowing the names
of your strings. If time permits I will show you an easy way to learn songs.
Rick Thum
Sat 2:00
Area 4 (252)
Int/Adv
This is a fun four part song that has become a jam favorite since I first introduced it many years ago. It
has of course changed through the years since I first learned it from Dan Levinson. I will be going back and
teaching that version. It is a great jam song that is really fun to play.
DeeDee
Tibbits
Sat 4:00
Area 9 (259)
Int
MAJOR & MINOR SCALES
The hammered dulcimer is set up so we can play in many keys and modes. we will play major scales using the
"marks" as our guide and the major scales "not quite on the marks". Mixolydian and pentatonic scales will be
played. Two types of minor scales will be located and played. If time remains, we will play some simple tunes
using these scales.
INTRODUCTION TO CHROMATICS & BLUES**
This is a painless introduction to chromatic notes, blues intervals, and how to play them on hammer dulcimer. Learn a blues tune (Sweetie Blues) plus blues ornamentation, if time permits. 12-11 size dulcimers ok.
MORNING HAS BROKEN
Come and learn a brand new arrangement of this beautiful Celtic hymn made popular by Cat Stevens.
Hammered Dulcimer Workshops Continued
DeeDee
Tibbits
Thurs 12:00
Area 9 (39)
Beg2/Int
Gail
VanAmberg
Thurs 3:00
Area 10 (70)
All
Gail
VanAmberg
Sat 1:00
Area 9 (247)
Int/Adv
Jon
Weinberg
Sat 9:00
Area 10
(208)
All
AMPLIFYING YOUR HAMMERED DULCIMER **
The ins and outs of using microphones and (especially) pickups with hammered dulcimers, for performing on
stage, at weddings, and for recording. How to install internal pickups, and what electronics and cabling
you'll need will be discussed.
Jon
Weinberg
Fri 1:00
Area 9 (148)
Sat 3:00
Area 9 (249)
AdvBeg/
Int
LEARNING HAND INDEPENDENCE **
You can walk and chew gum at the same time! In four steps, learn to play Jon's simple arrangement of Ashgrove with each hand simultaneously playing a different melody line and different rhythm.
Jon
Weinberg
Thurs 1:00
Area 10 (50)
Int/Adv
SINGING ACCOMPANIMENT WITH THE HAMMERED DULCIMER
Easy techniques for accompanying yourself (or someone else) with the hammered dulcimer. To demonstrate
these we'll learn and sing along with Jon's simple arrangement of the Beatle's song: "I'll Follow The Sun"
Jon
Weinberg
Thurs 11:00
Area 7 (27)
All
SPEED TUNING**
How to minimize your tuning time to maximize your playing time - tips and techniques for accurately tuning
your dulcimer as quickly and easily as possible using an electronic tuner. Also covers how to reset a knocked
bridge and change a broken string.
Pat Wollet
Thurs 11:00
Area 9 (29)
PreBeg
Phyllis
WoodsBrown
Thurs 10:00
Area 4 (14)
Beg2/Int
EMBELLISHMENTS FOR THE NOVICE**
This workshop is for the player who has a few tunes under their belt and is wanting to do something besides just the melody. We will explore how to embellish a melody and make it come alive, and also how to
play back up to those melodies. This workshop is for advanced beginner through intermediate, but all levels
would benefit. This is a fun, hammers on workshop.
Phyllis
WoodsBrown
Sat 2:00
Area 6 (254)
Beg2/Int
THE STUFF OF FLUFF – WELCOME TO THE CHORD BUFFET!
Chords. One little word that strikes fear into the hearts and hands of so many hammered dulcimer players...but chords are one of the key aspects of a tune. They are the mood, the feelings, the harmony and
the embellishment. Most of all, they are EASY to learn! You will learn not only the notes and shapes of the
most used chords in our music, but also how to apply them. You will learn how to substitute one chord for
another in your solo playing to add interest and emotion and you will learn ways to get those chords in your
hands as well as in your head.
Phyllis
WoodsBrown
Thurs 9:00
Area 4 (4)
Int
HOW TO HANG ON WHEN YOU’RE IN OVER YOUR HEAD**
It has happened to all of us at one point or another. We find ourselves in a jam or playgroup where we feel
totally inadequate, and we either panic or simply drop out and listen. The only way to get better is to PLAY!
In this "Hammers ON" workshop, you will learn how to play along, even on tunes that normally make you
falter. Learn to simplify to YOUR playing level, so you can keep up even in those fast jams. You will learn
the basics of playing chord back-up, even for tunes you don't know, and we'll throw in some jam etiquette
for good measure.
Ted Yoder
Sat 10:00
Area 10 (218)
Int/Adv
FUN KEYS 101 – “HERE COMES THE SUN”**
Time to break out of D, G, C. This song is played in its original key just to make your life interesting and
there's some great time signature changes too.
Ted Yoder
Fri 4:00
Area 4 (164)
Int/Adv
FUN KEYS 102 – “PENNY LANE”**
You'll need your accidentals for this class. 16/15c or bigger. So challenging but oh so fun.
Ted Yoder
Sat 12:00
Area 10(220)
Int/Adv
LEARN TO MAKE THOSE SONGS BIG – “NORWEGIAN WOOD”**
You're a solo hammered dulcimer player and you just can't get your songs to really punch. What do you do?
Andy Young
Thurs 12:00
Area 10 (40)
Int
GYPSY JAZZ BENEATH YOUR HAMMERS
Come learn some simple musical phrases on the hammered dulcimer to start soloing in the style of Django
Reinhardt.
Andy Young
Thurs 4:00
Area 4 (74)
Sat 3:00
Area 4 (244)
Int
I GOT RHYTHM
The Rhythm Changes - based on the song, I Got Rhythm - is a chord progression found in countless American tunes, from Gershwin to Christmas classics. Come get your hammers around this well known sound.
Andy Young
Fri 11:00
Area 9 (128)
Int
LEARN AN IRISH REEL
Participants will learn an Irish reel with simple, authentic ornamentation. Skills learned will include handplacement, triplets, embellishment, and more.
Andy Young
Fri 12:00
Area 9 (138)
Beg
THE BLUES BENEATH YOUR HAMMERS
Participants will learn the basic 12-Bar Blues and how to begin playing boogie-woogie piano style blues on
the hammered dulcimer.
REFLECTIONS OF IRELAND
Now that I've been to Ireland ... The music is more beautiful to me than ever! In this class, we'll work on
brand new arrangements of Aran Boat Song, and another, if time, yet to be announced.
JS BACH ON THE HAMMERED DULCIMER
Learn "Minuet in G", a familiar Bach tune - from the basic tune to embellishments.
LEARN A DUET FOR HAMMERED DULCIMERS
Tired of playing everything in unison with your fellow HD players, let's start dueting! Learn "The Lion
Sleeps Tonight" as a duet for hammered dulcimers.
LET’S BEGIN – I have this beautiful instrument, now what do I do?
Other Instruments
Autoharp
Wanda
Degen
Sat 4:00
Area 3 (271)
Beg/Int
AUTOHARP SAMPLER
The autoharp - or chorded zither - is an easy instrument to accompany the voice or another melody instrument, but it can be a lead instrument as well. Simple accompaniment strums as well as the basics for starting to pick out melodies will be covered. Spice up your repertoire with some Folk, Great Lakes and vintage
Pop songs.
Mary
Harrison
Fri 2:00
Area 3
(152)
All
OLD TIME HYMNS ON AUTOHARP
If you like singing old hymns you're welcome to join us. 24 books will be available during the hour workshop.
All music will be with Autoharp tablature. Most songs will be in the key of C, G, or D. Autoharp players of
all levels are encouraged to attend. Anyone who likes to sing may join us as well. Other instruments welcome.
Mary
Harrison
Thurs 10:00
Area 3 (13)
Sat 12:00
Area 3 (213)
Beg
YOU WANT TO PLAY AN AUTO WHAT?
I will show you how easy you can play an instrument and jam with the rest of the group in a short amount of
time. We will discuss the different kinds of autoharps, how to play the instrument, and what you need to be
successful with this instrument. A limited number of instruments will be available to try before you buy!
Gail
Schwandt
Fri 11:00
Area 3 (122)
Int/Adv
FUN TUNES
Most of us remember songs from our past but don't get to play them much. We'll celebrate rock-n-roll, Do
-wop, and folk. Be prepared to sing along and relive the "good ole days" (i.e. 50s and 60s music). Bring along
any handouts from my previous classes if you have them.
Gail
Schwandt
Sat 1:00
Area 3 (241)
Int/Adv
FUN TUNES II
Most of us remember songs from our past but don't get to play them much. We'll celebrate rock-n-roll, Do
-wop, and folk. Be prepared to sing along and relive the "good ole days" (i.e. 50s and 60s music). Bring along
any handouts from my previous classes if you have them.
Kathy
Thomas
Thurs 1:00
Area 3 (43)
All
LEARN TO PLAY RHYTHM WITH OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Learn how to use all the strings to play a better backup. Lee's Waltz and Whiskey Before Breakfast
Kathy
Thomas
Thurs
4:00-5:00
Area 3 (73)
All
AUTOHARP JAM **
All instruments welcome! Bring your singing voice too!! Please bring Bill Shilling's Dulcimore Music Book if
you have one and any song you would like to share.
Kathy
Thomas
Fri 3:00
Area 3 (162)
All
LEARN TO SING WITH AUTOHARP **
Learn how to Sing with your Autoharp in the right Key for YOU!! Learn Songs, Moonlight Bay, Waltz Across
Texas and Didn't I Dance
Steve Smith
Fri 9:00
Area 7 (106)
Int/Adv
Steve Smith
Thurs 12:00
Area 3 (33)
Beg
CLAWHAMMER BANJO FROM THE GROUND UP
Basic right-hand clawhammer stroke, simple left-hand chords, pull-offs, and hammer ons, to begin to play
the old-timey way. Developing a solid clawhammer rhythm will be stressed.
Larry Unger
Thurs 1:00
Area 5 (45)
Sat 1:00
Area 5 (226)
All
CLAWHAMMER BANJO
We'll go over the basic technique for old time, or claw hammer banjo playing, especially looking at the right
hand. All levels of players could benefit from the workshop and we will learn one or three tunes!
Banjo
CLAWHAMMER BANJO REPERTOIRE
On clawhammer banjo, learn the old-time fiddle tune "Sugar Hill" using pull-offs, hammer-ons, and drop
thumb patterns.
Bass Guitar
Jeff Allen
Fri 10:00
Area 6 (115)
Beg
INTRODUCTION TO THE BASS GUITAR
This class is for anyone who wants to learn acoustic bass guitar or brush up on skills.
Dance
Jim &
Loretta
McKinney
Fri
7:00—9:00
Area 2 (172)
All
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE
A traditional old-time dance will be held in the Community Building featuring live music by many familiar
faces from the talented Funfest musical community. Callers and instructors: Jim & Loretta McKinney. Bring
a partner, if you can, or find one there. You can stop by and enjoy the dance or have a seat and enjoy the
music.
Don & Jode
Taylor
Fri 1:00
Area 7 (146)
Fri 4:00
Area 10 (170)
Beg
BEGINNING CLOGGING
This class is for people who have never clogged or have very limited experience. We will teach the basic
technique needed for clog dancing. You will learn a few of the most common steps, then we will put them
together and teach you a short clogging routine. Oh yeah, you'll have a lot of fun too! Equipment needed tennis shoes or similar. NO FLIP FLOPS!
Don & Jode
Taylor
Sat 4:00
Area 10
(260)
Int
CLOGGING – LEVEL II
This class builds on what we covered in Beginning Clogging level 1. We will teach a few clogging steps that
are more advanced and use them in addition to the ones we taught in level 1 to create a more difficult
dance. Equipment needed - tennis shoes or similar. NO FLIP FLOPS!
Dance Band
Judi
Morningstar
Fri
12:00-1:00
Area 2
(112, 141)
Int/Adv
PITCH IN YOUR PART – DANCE BAND FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS 2 HOURS
We'll play some tunes while learning some tips for playing nice with others including dance callers. 1st hour
of 2-hour class.
Dobro
John
McAuliffe
Thurs 11:00
Area 3 (23)
Sat 10:00
Area 3 (211)
Beg1/
Beg2
John
McAuliffe
Fri 4:00
Area 3 (163)
Int
INTRODUCTION TO THE DOBRO
For those just starting out on the Dobro, or thinking about taking the leap.
DOBRO TRICKS & LICKS
Ways to move around on the fretboard and some licks. Bring your favorite lick to share and writing material.
Fiddle
Jeff
Felmlee
Fri 9:00
Area 6 (105)
Beg2/Int
GEORGIA SHUFFLE
John Sharp's Hornpipe, a fiddle tune that features the Georgia Shuffle. Teaching points: 1. Georgia Shuffle. 2. Rocking the Bow
Jim
McKinney
Sat 2:00
Area 3 (251)
Beg/Int
DEVELOPING VIBRATO
Learn exercises and technique to help develop a functional vibrato. Bring your tuned violin. The handout will
contain no music.
Guitar
Jeff Allen
Thurs 9:00
Area 6 (6)
Sat 2:00
Area 5(235)
Beg
Mark
Baumann
Thurs 1:00
Area 9 (49)
Sat 11:00
Area 6 (206)
Beg2/Int
PLAYING & SINGING TRADITIONAL TUNES
Changing keys to fit your voice, using a few bar chords, basic voice instruction
Dotty
Decker
Sat 12:00
Area 7 (217)
Int/Adv
BLUES GUITAR
Learn traditional 8 & 12 bar blues chording pattern, & a song or two to sing along with the backup, using the
pattern & rhythm taught. Learn a "turn around" & other fun blues-y tricks. Bring a recording device. Listeners welcome.
LET’S START AT THE BEGINNING
This class is for anyone who wants to learn to play the guitar. We will start at the very beginning with tuning, learning a few chords, and strumming.
Steve Smith Thurs 11:00
Area 6 (26)
Int
INTERMEDIATE GUITAR
Learn how to run from one chord to the next in a progression by leading bass lines within the chords. Also
learn various higher strings ornamentation. An emphasis will be placed on playing smoothly and clean when
changing chords. Will teach several techniques to make this easier.
Steve Smith
Sat 1:00
Area 6 (244)
Int
DUET PLAYING –“THE LOVERS WALTZ” FOR GUITAR PART 1
Learn to play with a hammered dulcimer partner. In the first session of this two part session workshop,
guitar players will learn the back-up guitar part to "The Lovers Waltz" while the hammered dulcimer players are learning in a separate concurrent session.
Steve Smith
Sat 2:00
Area 7 (255)
Int
DUET PLAYING –“THE LOVERS WALTZ” FOR GUITAR PART 2
The hammered dulcimers and guitars will join to play the waltz together, with focus on techniques to make
the results more musical.
Wendy
Songe
Thurs 2:00
Area 6 (56)
Beg
GUITAR FOR NEW GURUS
Learn all the basics in just one lesson! This crash course will cover everything from instrument care, reading tab & chord charts, finger style playing, strums patterns, using a pick, programming the left hand,
strengthening exercises, and a new tune to take home! Start playing guitar, today!
Larry Unger
Fri 2:00
Area 5 (145)
All
INTERESTING WAYS TO BACKUP FIDDLE TUNES
I'll gear this to guitar players but other instruments might find it useful ... I've come across many ways to
back up fiddle tunes using standard tuning and will show: the use of drone chords, chord substitutions,
chord inversions up the neck, the use of swing chords. A little bit of theory goes a long way, so a few items
will be covered.
Jeff
Wilkinson
Sat 4:00
Area 5 (255)
All
ALL IN GOOD TIME
Keeping Rhythm and staying out of the way of the lead instrument. An exploration of chord voicings and
progressions to compliment the others in the jam session.
Harmonica
Jeff
Wilkinson
Thurs 9:00
Area 5 (5)
Beg/Int
INSTANT MUSIC: MAKING MUSIC WITH THE 10 HOLE DIATONIC HARMONICA
An exchange of music technique on the harmonica from making your first noise to finding the hidden notes.
A "C" harmonica is recommended but not required, we accommodate everyone.
Jeff
Wilkinson
Fri 1:00
Area 3 (133)
Int/Adv
INSTANT MUSIC: MAKING MUSIC WITH THE 10 HOLE DIATONIC HARMONICA
An exchange of music technique on the harmonica from making your first noise to finding the hidden notes.
A "C" harmonica is recommended but not required, we accommodate everyone.
Harp
Martha Kuch
& Pat Tait
Thurs 4:00
Area 6 (76)
All
FLOWERS IN BLOOM PART 1
What kind of flowers won't tell! Come to our harp workshop and find out what flowers are in bloom. Listeners welcome, but bring your own chair.
Martha Kuch
& Pat Tait
Fri 3:00
Area 9 (168)
All
FLOWERS IN BLOOM PART 2
Today we have flowers of a different scent. More good tunes will help your repertoire blossom. Listeners
welcome.
Martha Kuch
& Pat Tait
Fri 4:00
Area 9 (169)
All
HARPERS CIRCLE
Learn a tune or two and share a tune. We are here to support one another. Listeners welcome, bring your
own chair.
Hurdy Gurdy
Michael Opp
Fri 12:00
Area 3 (113)
All
YOU CAN PLAY THE HURDY GURDY
From first date to proficient player, there will be something for everyone. Answers to your questions from
"What's a Hurdy-gurdy" to "How do I get rid of that scratchy sound or key rattle?" There will be several
instruments available to play toward the end of the class.
Mandolin
Johnny Hunt
Sat 3:00
Area 10
(240)
All
MANDOLIN CRASH COURSE!**
This class is a crash course in learning to play mandolin. We will cover some basics, and there is a video link
provided, which you can refer to after going home. This is a way to refresh your memory on what was
taught in the class, as well as to expand your skills beyond what can be covered in one brief session.
Mountain Dulcimer
Wanda
Degen
Sat 3:00
Area 1 (259)
Beg2/Int
Bing Futch
Fri 2:00
Area 1 (150)
Int
THE SECRET TO CHORD MELODY STYLE
There is a secret to creating a compelling arrangement on the mountain dulcimer. It involves keeping the
melody as the focus while still allowing for dynamics of countermelody and rhythm. In this workshop, you
will learn how to take a simple melody into a full-fledged arrangement.
Bing Futch
Thurs 1:00
Area 1 (41)
All
LEARN TO PLAY THE DELTA BLUES!
Two-time International Blues Challenge competitor Bing Futch offers up this fun and fascinating class on
playing authentic Mississippi Delta Blues. Three chords and a heartbeat rhythm is what we'll start with
before adding layer after layer as we play and learn the blues!
Bing Futch
Sat 2:00
Area 1 (249)
All
HALLELUJAH: A STUDY IN SONG
Have a blast in this classic workshop that builds Leonard Cohen's haunting masterpiece "Hallelujah" from
single melody plucked on the mountain dulcimer to adding, bit by bit, chords, harmonies, arpeggios and
strums. We'll also learn how to "feel" the song, which is so important for any piece, but especially this one!
AnnMarie
Krause
Thurs 2:00
Area 1 (51)
Int
TRANSPOSE SONGS FOR MOUNTAIN DULCIMER
Transpose/move songs in Key of D to Key of G or A! DAD tuning. Capo needed and available at class for
$15.00.
AnnMarie
Krause
Thurs 9:00
Area 1 (1)
Beg
CHORDS D,G,A JAMMING & SINGING
Learn 3 chords: D, G, A to play in jams and sing along. No musical experience needed! Bare Bone Beginners!
Yes! You can and instruments/Mt. Dulcimers will be available to use in class.
AnnMarie
Krause
Fri 9:00
Area 1 (91)
Beg
MELODY CLASS – FRETS 0-7
Learn familiar and new melody lines to use jamming and singing. No musical experience necessary. Bare
bones beginner. Yes you can and instruments/mtn. dulcimers will be available to use in class.
AnnMarie
Krause
Thur Fri Sat
4:00 – 6:00
Area 1
Beg
2-HOUR MOUNTAIN DULCIMER SLOW JAM
Play/jam the music handouts from our chord and melody classes, and invite your friends to bring other
instruments!
Annette
Lindsey
Thurs 3:00
Area 1 (61)
Beg1/
Beg2
LEARN “THERE IS A FOUNTAIN”
We will work on a wonderful old hymn "There is a Fountain". I will teach it in DAD with a capo on the 3rd
fret, but I will also hand out tab with it tuned DGD. We will work on word, chords, and harmony for this
song.
Annette
Lindsey
Thurs 11:00
Area 1 (21)
Int/Adv
LEARN SHOES AND STOCKINGS
A wonderful old-time tune. Tune to DGD (but if you are not sure about doing this we will help you get in
that tuning-just bring your dulcimer tuned to DAD)
Annette
Lindsey
Friday
10:00 – 11:00
Area 1
(110, 120)
Int/Adv
PRACTICE FOR MOUNTAIN DULCIMER PRE-SHOW **. 2 hour session
We will have a 2 hr. practice session for the Friday evening performance. We will practice Crooked Ridge,
Rock the Cradle Joe, Sail Away Ladies, Shenandoah Falls, Shepherd’s Wife Waltz and Spotted Pony. Download music from www.evartdulcimerfest.org/pretunes.html
Annette
Lindsey
Sat 10:00
Area 1 (209)
Int/Adv
LET’S CHANGE MODES
Let's learn what makes up a mode and see how just tuning 1 string can change the sound of your dulcimer
and what it can play. We will learn 1 or 2 songs in the Aeolian mode.
(71, 170, 269)
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER SAMPLER
Starting in the Mixolydian tuning, D-A-D, we'll explore playing a tune in the key of D and a song in the key
of G. We'll also change the tuning of just the melody string to learn a song in the Aeolian mode. If there's
time, we'll look at two different ways to play in the Ionian tuning.
Mountain Dulcimer Continued
Sarah
Morgan
Sat 9:00
Area 1 (181)
Int
LEARN THE OLD TIME TUNE “STUMP TAILED DOG”**
Come learn this fun fiddle tune from southern Appalachia. This tune is in the DGD, a great tuning used for
many old time fiddle tunes. In addition to learning the tune, we will briefly touch on chords and scales in
this tuning. This tune will be taught by ear, but the tablature will be handed out at the end
Brett
Ridgeway
Thurs 12:00
Area 1 (31)
All
LET THOSE FINGERS FLY**
Tired of playing fiddle tunes like a funeral dirge? Not able to keep up? Playing fast is not a matter of talent, but a method of practice. I have taught these techniques to all ages and all skill levels…AND THEY
WORK! One of my students after learning these simple practice skills said in amazement, "Its almost like
your fingers play by themselves!" This workshop will teach you to play smoothly, quickly, accurately and
Yes…like your fingers are playing all by themselves!
Stephen
Seifert
Fri 3:00
Area 1 (160)
Adv
SILVER BELL
This isn't the Christmas classic, ?it's a song written and composed by Edward Madden & Percy Wenrich in
1905. ? Chet Atkins and Hank Snow had a hit single with ?it ? in 1955.? I learned it from David Schnaufer
who learned it from Tull Glazener. I'll share with you my version along with variations?. Grand Old Opry,
here we come.
Stephen
Seifert
Sat 11:00
Area 1 (219)
Beg
FIX YOUR STRUM
I'll show you a strumming method that works for 99% of everything you'll ever want to play. It's accurate,
interesting, and you won't be forced to read and memorize a bunch of outs and ins. My favorite string players use this same method. I'll use an easy tune to show you what it works.
Stephen
Seifert
Sat 12:00
Area 1 (229)
Int
CHORD FINGERING WORKOUT
People ask me all the time what fingers they should use for different chords. Whether you're a thumb
player or not, I'm going to give you the big picture. We'll drill this stuff plenty. This isn't a lecture. I want
you to really get this stuff. Come ready for a workout.
Wendy
Songe
Thurs 10:00
Area 1 (11)
Beg
VERY BEGINNER MOUNTAIN DULCIMER
(A few loaner instruments may be available if you need to borrow one). We will be starting from the very
beginning and covering all of the basics on- How to hold it, tune it, play it, care for it, right hand strumming, finger picking, left hand techniques, chords and fretting, basic tablature reading and more!
Wendy
Songe
Fri 12:00
Area 1 (121)
Beg2/Int
Wendy
Songe
Fri 1:00
Area 1 (140)
All
THE DYNAMIC MOUNTAIN DULCIMER
The mountain dulcimer holds the key to a variety of unique, colorful and expressive voices. This class will
give you the skills you need to bring them out in your music. We will focus on touch & technique, combined
with terms & symbols for on-score dynamic notation. Add variety to your own playing style and put it into
practice with a new dynamic tune to take home!
Wendy
Songe
Sat 1:00
Area 1 (239)
Int
CELTIC CLASSICS (DAD)
Add some Irish to your repertoire and some history to your wit, with Wendy's Celtic Classics Class. Each
day we will cover a new tune from top to bottom- exploring the history, stories, composers, and traditions
of old Ireland & Scotland, through song.
TABLATURE & THEORY ESSENTIALS MADE EASY
Reading tablature and learning music theory are often begrudged essentials of musicianship. However, this
class aims to demystify both in a fun and effective hour of hands-on-instrument experience, pencil and
paper exercises, and group activities. The combined outcome will give you more confidence and know-how to
pick up any new piece of music and begin playing, enhance your songwriting abilities, improve your ensemble
and sight-reading skills, and more!
Native American Flute
Bing Futch
Thurs 4:00
Area 7 (77)
All
LEARN TO PLAY THE NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE
Bing's Native American Flute records transport listeners on a journey into another time. In this workshop,
he introduces the 4000 year old instrument, offers tips on breathing and support, getting tone, playing the
scale, using articulations and allowing oneself to "let the flute play you". There will be a limited amount of
loaners available for use and for purchase, if you decide to keep it. Price depends on the type of flute being carried at the time but usually between $90 - $125.
John &
Karen
Keane
Fri 9:00
Area 3 (102)
All
FINDING YOUR SONG
A fun excursion into this hauntingly beautiful instrument. Bring your b minor flute (flutes available for loan
or purchase) and discover improvisational techniques, special effects, and TAB reading skills to set you
apart from the average hobbyist.
Percussion
Rick Thum
Thurs 3:00
Area 6 (66)
Beg
BODHRAN BASICS
Learn to play the bodhran. No experience needed. We will learn how to hold it and how to play the basic
tipper pattern. We will learn how to get many different voices or sounds from your bodhran how to make
your playing more interesting. If time permits we will learn the double hit patterns. I will have pizza box
bodhrans for the 1st 15 people or try to borrow one from a friend if you can.
John &
Karen
Keane
Fri 10:00
Area 3 (93)
Beg
LEARN TO PLAY THE CAJON BOX
This wonderful percussion instrument has been creeping into folk music like wildfire! Even if you don't yet
have a cajon, bring a comfortable chair and learn the basics in this inaugural class!
Piano
Judi
Morningstar
Sat 12:00
Area 2 (212)
Beg2/Int
Sat 3:00
Area 3 (243)
Beg
PIANO POUNDING FOR THRILLS
We'll explore the different styles of backup and when & where to ‘do that’ Using techniques to help you
grow using simplest to more complex chords within a tune.
Psaltry (Bowed)
Wayne
Simms
BEGINNING BOWED PSALTRY
Introduction to the bowed psaltery from a builder's point of view. Discuss types of bows, horsehair and
playing techniques. Play a simple tune. May include religious/Christmas music. *A limited number of psalteries will be available as loaners for my class. If a loaner is needed, please check at my vendor booth before
class, if possible.
Soprano Recorder
AnnMarie
Krause
Sat 11:00
Area 3 (203)
All
LET’S START AT THE VERY BEGINNING!
Learn to read music on a soprano recorder. Soprano recorders available - $5, also beginner books with or
without CD.
Ukulele
Bruce
Evans
Fri 2:00
Area 6 (155)
All
UKULELE JAM
Players of all levels and all ukuleles are welcome. Songs will be chosen by attendees, so there are no charts,
but we try to help out with the chords. Be ready to try.
Johnny Hunt
Sat 1:00
Area 10
(248)
Int
FIVE AND NINETEEN**
Are you ready to expand your horizons and broaden your vistas? Here are some ideas you can use to move
beyond simple chords and strums and make your playing more interesting to yourself as well as those who
may want to listen to you!
Karen Keane
Thurs 4:00
Area 10 (80)
Beg/Int
CARIBBEAN FOLK SONGS
Take a musical vacation to this exotic destination and learn some songs that have stood the test of time!
Bring your G C E A tuned ukulele and and have some fun!
John &
Karen
Keane
Thurs 10:00
Area 10 (20)
Beg
THREE CHORD SING-ALONG SONGS!
Discover your ability to entertain yourself and others for hours with three simple chords and a voice! Bring
your G C E A tuned ukulele and and prepare to smile!
Bob
Niemczewski
Thurs 9:00
Area 9 (9)
Beg
BARITONE UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS
Bring your BARITONE UKULELE to our workshop tuned to D G B E and let's have some fun learning some
basic chords and a song or two.
Bob
Niemczewski
Sat 9:00
Area 9 (189)
Beg
UKULELE FOR A VERY BEGINNER
Bring your ukulele to this class tuned up G C E A and let's have some fun learning some basic chords and
how to play a song or two.
Steve Smith
Thurs 3:00
Area 7 (67)
All
UKULELE REPERTOIRE
Learn the most popular tune played these days on the Uke: the version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
recorded by Hawaii's Bruddah IZ (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole). You will learn to play this tune exactly the way
IZ played it, using his chords, rythym patterns, and lyrics (his are a bit different than the original lyrics).
Steve Smith
Fri 10:00
Area 7 (116)
Int/Adv
UKULELE REPERTOIRE II
Learn the famous Hawaiian song "Hanalei Moon" on ukulele with emphasis being placed on playing chords and
rhythyms for singing accompaniment. This is one of the best known songs in Hawaii. Almost all the lyrics
are in English with just one phrase in the Hawaiian language.
Wendy
Songe
Thurs 1:00
Area 6 (46)
Beg2/Int
UKULELE ALOHA PARTY
Bring your ukulele for a little luau fun! We will be working on chords, strum patterns, playing techniques,
reading tablature, and playing some of our favorite luau tunes and more!
Mike &
Hedda
Doyle
Fri 4:00
Area 2 (162)
All
3 ANNUAL MOTOWN SING-A-LONG**
Michiganders and all other lovers of great music invited for 3rd Annual Motown Sing-A-Long. "Just My
Imagination", "My Girl", The great sing-a-long hits of Smokey, The Supremes and The Temptations. Sheet
music provided.
Glen
Morningstar
Sat
3:00 – 4:00
Area 2
(260, 270)
All
SHAPE NOTE & WORSHIP SING
The focus of this workshop will be participative singing and four-part harmony. We will warm up with some
singing exercises, which will introduce participants to the four-shape system taught in Singing Schools
from the mid-1800s to today in America. Then we'll "sing" from the Sacred Harp tunebook. Temporary
copies provided. If you've always wanted to know how harmonies are structured and have wanted to practice interlaced harmonies and fuguing, this is your chance. This class is scheduled for 90 minutes.
Sarah
Morgan
Thurs 11:00
Area 2 (22)
All
UNACCOMPANIED BALLAD SINGING**
There is a rich tradition of unaccompanied ballad singing in the southern mountains. This class will introduce you to several of these fascinating ballads as well as the unique vocal techniques that are found in this
style of folk music. All songs will be taught by ear, so a recording device will come in handy. Lyric sheet will
be provided.
Voice
RD
Whistle
Chuck
Boody
Thurs 2:00
Area 3 (53)
Beg2/Int
GETTING CONTROL OF THE WHISTLE
The whistle is deceptively easy to play…badly! We’ll spend the time trying to understand three concepts
that might be useful to players: 1) breathing and breath support 2)What to do with the tongue 3)A bit
about simple Irish ornamentation. Obviously all three could be the topic of a workshop. The intent here is
to provide an introduction to the concepts which the players can take away and develop on their own. Music
will be provided for those who stay for the workshop along with a brief list of materials on the web that
might be useful for whistle learners to know about. Reading useful, but not totally necessary. D whistle, D
low whistle, or flute is necessary. Recorder players may come, but will find that many things will not apply
to their instruments.
Miscellaneous (Any or No Instrument; Discussions)
Chuck
Boody
Fri 4:00
Area 2 (62)
AdvBeg/
Int
LET’S PLAY SOME SCANDINAVIAN TUNES
This is a chance to play through some common Scandinavian tunes I have not heard at Evart…much. If you
are already a player of this kind of traditional music there will probably not be much new for you here, but
others will have a chance to play through a few of the different kinds of tunes and get some sense of the
musical style. On the list will be at least these: Finnish Polka, Gänglat fra Möckfjard, Janeen Mazurka,
Johann Persnippen (schottishe). Reading skills will be useful, though those who learn by ear are welcome.
Music will be provided, but you must stay to play it and not just come, grab the music and leave.
Tana
Denning
&
Chuck
Boody
Sat 11:00
Area 9 (227)
Beg/Int
PATTERNS! PATTERNS!
Open to all melody players. Much of the traditional music we play is composed of simple patterns that are
often repeated within a tune and among different tunes. Learning to hear those patterns can make learning
tunes much quicker and learning to play them can make playing tunes easier and better. The ability to hear
these patterns is part of why some folks pick up tunes so quickly. We'll examine a set of common patterns
we've identified. Through playing and hearing them in tunes you may know we'll help you to become aware
of them. Bring a tuned instrument so you can play along as we work our way through the patterns and discover how things "lay" on your instrument. This is not about "licks" or "endings" or "tags" or "intros" or any
of that - just patterns.
Randy
Clepper
Fri 2:00
Area 10 (159)
Int/Adv
ACCOMPANYING IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Question: Irish traditional music was written for melody instruments -- so how does one accompany it?
Answer: very carefully. This workshop focuses on some of the do's and don'ts. Open to all accompaniment
instruments (e.g., guitars, bouzoukis, -- even dulcimers!).
Randy
Clepper
Sat 2:00
Area 10
(258)
Int/Adv
WHY DOESN’T IT SOUND IRISH? – IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC
We'll focus on the nuances of playing Irish Traditional music (jigs, reels, etc.), in the style. Topics include
how to introduce ornaments and have them "lay well in the tune", rhythmic nuances, what to listen for.
Open to any instrument on which you want to play Irish melodies -- even atypical ones!
Jeff
Felmlee
Fri 3:00
Area 6 (156)
All
CAN YOU DUET?
Play a couple of two-part tunes (Key D). One half of the class will play melody, the other half harmony.
Then the class will switch parts. Note: You should be able to read standard music notation.
Jack
Freeman
Sat 12:00
Area 6 (216)
All
CAJUN WALTZ
I will be teaching Jolie Blond (the Cajun anthem). All skill levels and instruments welcome. We will start
simple and add embellishments as we go. Rhythm instruments encouraged. An introduction to Cajun culture
will be included.
Jack
Freeman
Sat 3:00
Area 5 (245)
All
CAJUN 2 STEP
I will be teaching Madeline. All skill levels and instruments welcome. We will start simple and add embellishments as we go. Rhythm instruments encouraged. An introduction to Cajun culture will be included.
John
McAuliffe
Thurs 10:00
Area 2 (12)
All
I WANT TO TEACH
A workshop designed to discuss teaching. If you are thinking about workshop teaching, come and find out
what it's all about. Discussion will include preparation, tips and problem avoidance. Bring writing materials.
Ilace
Mears
Thurs 10:00
Area 6 (16)
All
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE: ACT YOUR PART!
What makes star quality? Discuss performance components: set list construction, dealing with jitters, entrances, exits, technical difficulties, what to say and what NOT to say, and more. Instruments not required.
Sharon
O’Connell
Thurs 3:00
Area 3 (63)
All
SHARON TIME – CRAZY FUN WITH POEMS & RHYTHMS!
Engage in laughter and creativity though rhythmic body percussion, interpretation, music and speaking poems in rounds within a group setting. Any instruments welcomed but not required. Participate or sit back
and watch the entertainment!
Gail Perna
Fri 10:00
Area 2 (92)
All
USING AN IPAD FOR MUSIC & PHOTOS**
After a brief tour of your iPad, instruction will focus on learning where to find printed music on the Internet and how to use UnRealBook to organize and store PDF music files. You will also learn how to organize
and store photos and how to use iCloud to transfer photos to a computer. Bring your iPad with you. It is
helpful to buy the app UnRealBook prior to class.
Gail Perna
Sue Crandle
Fri 11:00
Area 2 (102)
All
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS APP INTRODUCTION**
FREE YOURSELF and your dependency of reading music, standard notation or tab to learn a tune! This is a
HANDS-ON workshop for all instruments and will help you to learn and understand your instrument from
the inside out! Using simple ear training exercises, playing a simple scale and you will be picking out tunesby ear- by the end of this workshop!
Miscellaneous (Any or No Instrument; Discussions) Continued
Brett
Ridgeway
Thurs 9:00
Area 7 (7)
All
LEARN TO PLAY BY EAR**
FREE YOURSELF and your dependency of reading music, standard notation or tab to learn a tune! This is a
HANDS-ON workshop for all instruments and will help you to learn and understand your instrument from
the inside out! Using simple ear training exercises, playing a simple scale and you will be picking out tunesby ear- by the end of this workshop!
Brett
Ridgeway
Fri 1:00
Area 6 (136)
All
CANOODLING YOUR NOODLE**
It's time to quit relying on other peoples' musical compositions and, instead, simply learn to play the instrument right in front of you. In this workshop, you will understand how to play without relying on what is
written on a musically-prescribed piece of paper! This is not a "tune" workshop, but takes learning much
farther. In this workshop, you will learn to "mix it up" learning to improvise and embellish on the fly. If you
play any tune ten times through, you will learn the techniques and skills to play it ten different ways, never
having to play the tune the same way twice. This will change how you play and give you a new-found freedom
and joy in your playing. Quit playing with your eyes, and start using your noodle!
Larry
Unger
Sat 11:00
Area 2 (192)
All
LEARN ONE OR TWO OF LARRY UNGER’S ORIGINAL TUNES
I'll teach one or two of my better known tunes, depending on the time, probably a reel and a waltz. "Pickin
the Berries" has been requested as one of the tunes already, but I'm open to suggestions. Open to all instruments.
Larry
Unger
Thurs 10:00
Area 5 (15)
Fri 3:00
Area 5 (164)
All
TUNE WRITING
Anyone can write a tune and in this class Larry will talk about what he does to write them, and then we'll
write a few as a group. Bring your instruments, or if you prefer, you can contribute vocally.
Nancy Wells
Thurs 4:00
Area 5 (75)
Int/Adv
DE-MYSTIFYING MODES: PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT MODES
Skills and ear training with just enough music theory to apply to the four modes we commonly play. Have
you ever been in a jam where a tune starts out as if it's in D Major, but then there's a very prominent C
note and chord, and you protest, "But there is no C in the Key of D." Or is there? Emphasis will be on hearing and understanding this most mysterious of the common modes (mixolydian) as well as the two most common minor modes (dorian and the "natural minor"). BRING INSTRUMENTS.
Jam Sessions & Jam Information
Dotty
Decker
And
Carl
Visconti
Thurs
1:00 – 2:00
Area 2
(42, 52)
All
2 HR. SLOW JAM
A structured jam session. Tunes will be played slowly (sometimes very slowly) so beginning players and
those learning the tune can play along. Several participants will have the chance to select a tune to play.
Tunes selected must be familiar to at least one of the leaders and to a reasonable number of participants.
While not being specifically encouraged or discouraged, religious tunes may be selected. Players of all instruments and all levels are welcome and are encouraged to sit "up close" so we can hear each other. This is
a good way to get started playing in jam sessions.
Dotty
Decker
And
Carl
Visconti
Fri
1:00 – 2:00
Area 2
(151, 161)
All
2 HR. SLOW JAM
A structured jam session. Tunes will be played slowly (sometimes very slowly) so beginning players and
those learning the tune can play along. Several participants will have the chance to select a tune to play.
Tunes selected must be familiar to at least one of the leaders and to a reasonable number of participants.
While not being specifically encouraged or discouraged, religious tunes may be selected. Players of all instruments and all levels are welcome and are encouraged to sit "up close" so we can hear each other. This is
a good way to get started playing in jam sessions.
T. Denning
M. Kuch
C. Visconti
Sat
1:00-2:00
Area 2
(240, 250)
All
2 HR. CHRISTIAN HYMN INSTRUMENTAL JAM
This will be primarily a Christian hymn instrumental jam session (with possibly a few Celtic airs or waltzes).
It is not a gospel/hymn singing session. We'll have a list of possible hymns to play, and we'll play suggested
hymns (from the participants, especially those sitting up front) as long as one of us and several of the participants know it.
David &
Annette
Lindsey
Fri 2:00
Area 4 (153)
All
ALL INSTRUMENT JAM
This is a jam for all instruments and all levels. Come with a list of tunes that you love to play and we will
have more fun than you ever imagined!
Kathy
Thomas
Thurs 4:00
Area 3 (73)
All
AUTOHARP JAM
All instruments welcome! Bring your singing voice too!! Please bring Bill Shilling's Dulcimore Music Book if
you have one and any song you would like to share.
AnnMarie
Krause
Thurs FriSat
4:00-6:00
Area 1
All
2 HR. MOUNTAIN DULCIMER SLOW JAM
Play/jam the music handouts from our chord and melody classes, and invite your friends to bring other
instruments!
(71, 170, 269)
** Indicates Instructors have posted handouts for these classes online. Click ** to reach the handout, which can be downloaded or printed.
****ADULT WORKSHOP PLAYER LEVELS ****
Beginner (Beg) - Able to tune and beginning to play.
Beginner 2 (Beg2) - Able to play and know a few chords.
Intermediate (Int) - Plays many tunes from memory; beginning to arrange and embellish.
Advanced (Adv) - Confident embellishing, solid understanding of chords.
Youth Program
WORKSHOP AREAS