Updates, Concerts, Gigs & Happenings

May/June 2018

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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

This week I watched as Lori Knight, former SCDH Secretary and Treasurer, tenderly rescued a baby bird that flew into her classroom and carried the stunned little bundle of feathers outside. A few moments later, the fledgling was once again safe in the branches of a large tree. Are you a fledgling fretted/mountain dulcimer player? Have you hoped for a group that would focus on developing your ability to learn how to play the music you have running around in your head? I have news for you! See Marcia McCormack’s announcement below. I will be delighted to lend support, technique, and repertoire to this new regional group.

NEW MOUNTAIN DULCIMER GROUP FORMING IN SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
Marcia McCormack would like to organize a Mountain (Fretted/Appalachian) and Stick Dulcimer (aka trail dulcimer) BEGINNER group that would meet once or twice a month in south Orange County. The Stick Dulcimer has 3 strings, tuned D-A-D, and is held & played more like a guitar. If you are a new player and would like to get together with other beginners, to learn new songs and play together, please contact Marcia. If enough people are interested, Marcia will get the group going! She’s considering meeting on the last Tuesday/ month, 10am - noon. Please email her at marciamccormack@cox.net if interested. - THANKS, MARCIA!!!

SCDH FESTIVAL HEADLINERS: KAREN ASHBROOK - HAMMERED DULCIMER / SARAH MORGAN - MOUNTAIN DULCIMER - SEPT. 15-16, 2018, Costa Mesa

KAREN ASHBROOK - (Maryland) has been involved with the hammered dulcimer since the mid 70’s, promoting it in the U.S., Japan and more recently in its revival in Belgium. She is a premier player/ instructor and also a CMP (Certified Music Practitioner). https://www.karenashbrook.com

SARAH MORGAN - (East Tennessee) has already established a track record of championships and excellent teaching technique and style - and while studying Traditional Music and Appalachian Studies at Morehead State University. http://www.sarahmorganmusic.com
You are in for a treat to experience the music of these excellent musicians as well as from our entire teaching staff. Updates will soon be on the website.

Good and Welfare: Please add your prayers to those already being said for a complete recovery for Bea Romano. All of us have known her for years as a friend, performer, and integral part of SCDH. She is fighting a serious illness. Bea, we hope that, in September, you are well once again and with us at the Festival where you belong. Blessings also to your wonderful husband, our indispensable Board member, Jim.

As always, please select from the musical menu of events shown below. An early email saying you will volunteer at this year's Fest would be like hearing my favorite piece of music.

Happy Mother’s Day, ladies,

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

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

We have a fantastic line-up of instructors and performers for the next SCDH Festival. The schedule is almost complete.
FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS: Hammered Dulcimer 1&2; Fretted Dulcimer 1&2; Music Theory; Train Songs for FDs; Ukulele; Fiddle; Bodhran; Autoharp; Storytelling; Sing & Play; Harmonica; Demo-Cigar Box Instruments; Jam workshop for FDs; Drum & Flute Circle; and Community Jam. Something for everyone!!! Just waiting to get the last of the confirmations…

AUGUST 9, 6-8pm -SCDH JAM at SHIPLEY NATURE CENTER in Huntington Beach. We had 32 jammers & 45+ in the audience in 2017. See info. at end of this list.

Thanks To ....
ALL who organize and participate in regional dulcimer groups!!
HD - Culver City, Orange County-Huntington Beach, San Diego County-Mira Mesa;
FD/Mountain Dulcimer - LA-Santa Monica, Fallbrook and soon South Orange County.
Some groups include mixed instruments such as the Downey Community Jam. Most will be performing in the festival Mid-Day concert. Start a group if there’s not one near you. That’s what Marcia McCormack is doing after getting the spark to pursue this at the 2017 SCDH Festival!

Thanks ....
For sharing your suggestions about planning the 2018 festival. Please send any additional input to me at dulcimer@scdh.org

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Musical Events/Performances/Workshops
May/June 2018

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