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