Thursday, August 2, 2012

Scenes from the Sky Valley Dulcimer Retreat


Friday Evening Concert - David on Mouthbow, Aaron on Dulcimer, Katie on Fiddle
George, taking a test drive...
on his brand new Beede dulcimer

"Jeff Davis" Jam

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Sky Valley Dulcimer Concert

Sky Valley Dulcimer Concert
Sky Valley, Georgia
Friday, July 27
The Sky Valley Pavilion
7:30pm

Tickets*
Adult: $15.00
Youth: $ 7.00
five years and under free
*A portion of the ticket sales will be contributed to the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund


Featuring:

 aaron o'rourke

The 2010 National Dulcimer Champion 
at Winfield, Kansas; also a masterful instrumentalist on guitar, banjamer 
and banjolla.
www.aaronorourke.com


 david beede

Award winning singer/songwriter who will tickle 
your ears with mountain dulcimer, gourd banjo, mouthbow, Native American flute and more.
www.davidbeede.com






In case of inclement weather, the alternate concert location is the Chapel of Sky Valley

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

The 2012 Sky Valley Dulcimer Retreat

July 26-29, 2012
  • Friday and Saturday workshop sessions 
  • Friday evening concert 
  • Featuring our resident instructors:



 Aaron O'Rourke
The 2010 National Dulcimer Champion at Winfield, Kansas; 
also a masterful instrumentalist on guitar, banjamer and banjolla. http://www.aaronorourke.com





David Beede
Award winning luthier and singer/songwriter 
who will tickle your ears with gourd banjo, mouthbow, 
bowed psaltery, Native American flute and more!! http://www.davidbeede.com





Schedule:
Thursday: arrive in Dillard and check in at motel of your choice
Thursday evening: Meet and Greet - come up the mountain for fellowship and jamming
Friday: morning and afternoon sessions, afternoon and evening jams, concert
Saturday: morning and afternoon workshop sessions, afternoon and evening jams
Sunday (optional): morning Gospel jam, afternoon free*, evening field trip** 
* Sunday is optional: participants are invited enjoy the surrounding area, walk trails, swim, or just R&R.
** Sunday evening "Field Trip:" a foot-stomping old-time hymn singing at the "Little Church in the Wildwood."

A meal plan is offered.  Contact Laurie for the registration form and additional info.

Sky Valley Dulcimer Retreat 2011
Watch  a video clip from the 2011 retreat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wGadUoQ9Y0