Updates, Concerts, Gigs & Happenings
September/October 2017

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To ADD An Event

You don’t need to be a Sponsor/Member of SCDH to list an event. 
But the event should be Dulcimer-Related or of musical interest to our organization. 
This is a public service of SCDH, which does not endorse or fund these events unless stated.  
Send your dulcimer events in the following format to: dulcimer@scdh.org
 

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President's Message

Hello, Dulcimer Friends

SCDH-Shipley Jam A Success
Our SCDH Jam at Shipley Nature Center was the most successful ever. For me, the greatest satisfaction was watching the seating area gradually fill up with more and more listeners of all ages. From children to seniors, the rhythm energized their bodies, known songs were sung, smiles spread from one end of the place to the other, hands clapped in rhythm, and applause were enthusiastic. It validates our mission: We love this music, and everyone it touches becomes absorbed in it as well. We are real, we are here, and we are 2017, all the way.

2017 Festival Planning
Your Board met on August 26. We had a long agenda, much concerning our Harvest Festival, with too much detail to share here. I clearly state again that we all have a stake in SCDH, and this organization is more than the Board. As we continue to put the nuts and bolts of our Festival into place, we need your involvement in any way which is appropriate for you. There are no paid people in this organization, but there are plenty of stakeholders. Carve out your slice of the musical pie. You will find eating it very satisfying indeed.

As we move into September, we wish everyone good times as Labor Day is celebrated, and work and school make busy days for all of us. Treat yourselves gently and well, and keep music in your lives, your fingers, and your hearts.

BOBBI ADLER, SCDH President
714-534-2855
ArnMiraAdler@sbcglobal.net

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NOTES & SPECIAL THANKS TO SPECIAL FOLKS from B. Gershman, VP:

Thanks To ....
All the 32 participants/ musicians and 45-55 in the audience at our 6th Annual SCDH Jam at Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach Central Park, Aug. 10. We even had a hammered dulcimer player visiting from Tokyo, Japan. It was a wonderful evening with clear skies for telescope viewing afterwards. Hope you can join us next year!

Thanks To ....
Georgiana Hennessy for a terrific job in posting all the WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS and PHOTOS of INSTRUCTORS. Check out your workshop choices here:
http://www.scdh.org/SCDH/Workshop_program.html

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SCDH FESTIVAL NEWS & REQUESTS from Barbara

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS for PRE-REGISTRATIONS POSTMARKED by OCTOBER 1
Registration form at http://www.scdh.org/SCDH/Fest._Reg_Tickets.html

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR(S) & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We have contact info. for last year’s volunteers but need someone (or a team) to connect with them for 2017 jobs and time slots. This could all be done - from afar! VOLUNTEERS receive perks, depending on hours of service.

OPPORTUNITY DRAWINGS/FUNDRAISER:
Time to plan something to donate to help finance the festival. Wouldn’t it be great if each festival attendee could help by donating an item??
http://www.scdh.org/SCDH/Opportunity_Drawings.html
Some Suggestions: Music related - accessories, CDs; handcrafted items; something new or very gently used that needs a good home; gift cards; etc., etc. Please - no alcohol or messy items.
THIS YEAR -STREAMLINED DRAWINGS - winners must be present at the evening concert. To save time - winners’ names will be called, and they can pick up their items immediately after the concert.

INSTRUMENT FUNDRAISER
Separate drawing for each donated instrument. Winners do not have to be present at the evening concert. Hammered dulcimer package donated by Dusty Strings for the 23rd year; Ukulele donated by Shirley Orlando/ Island Bazaar; Fretted dulcimer donated by Elizabeth Preston.
We are very grateful to each donor!!
Does anyone have any other instruments they would like to donate for this festival fundraiser?
http://www.scdh.org/SCDH/Fundraiser.html

CONSIGNMENT BOOTH
Bring your unwanted musical instruments and accessories to resell - or donate to SCDH to sell.  http://www.scdh.org/SCDH/Consignment.html

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Musical Events/Performances/Workshops
September/October 2017

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