2012 Dulcimer Gathering Recap (Posted by Richard Ash on 8/14/2012)
Back in April we held the first annual Dulcimer Gathering. We hired great artist/instructors, had small classes, and really enjoyed the festival. Next year's event looks to be even better, and we're hoping to see a few new faces along with all of our returning guests.
One of the most important parts of any music festival. (lunch time)
Ruth Smith and Steve Smith (instructors)
Stephen Humphries, Doug Berch, and Dan Landrum (instructors)
Instructors rode in style between the hotel and the festival
Doug Berch teaches a class
We had overhead cameras for each classroom, so the guests could see what the instructors were demonstrating
Dan Landrum during a daytime performance (each instructor got 30 minutes on stage to really show off a bit)
Ruth and Steve on stage during an evening performance
Stephen Humphries with Dan Landrum during an evening performance
Group photo with both staff and guests. Part of the image got cut off, but Ruth is holding a sign that reads "wish you were here".
In 2013, the Dulcimer Gathering will be held on April 20 and April 21. Our 2013 instructors are Dan Landrum, Ruth Smith, Ken Kolodner, Mark Wade, Malcolm Dalglish, and Steve Smith.
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