Ozark Folk Center State Park Annual Dulcimer Jamboree April 21-23
Mountain View, Arkansas – April marks the return of the annual Dulcimer Jamboree at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.
This three day event features classes for all levels of play on both hammered and mountain dulcimer. Featured instructors and performers this year include; Ted Yoder, Bing Futch, Rick Thum, Judson Steinback, Jess Dickinson, Jeff Hames and local musician Joe Jewell.
“Of all our annual workshops, this is hands down the most popular” says Music Director Daren Dortin. “We have wonderful support from The Dulcimer Shoppe here in town and of course an enthusiastic group of players and performers”.
Three day and single day classes are available and registration fees include admission to the evening concerts in the Music Auditorium.
For more information and pricing on this and other events, please call the Ozark Folk Center State Park at 870-269-3851.
Pam and Gary
(Per 2016 Annual Dulcimer Jamboree Web page): “Our annual Dulcimer Jamboree features a “round robin” class format for both mountain and hammered dulcimers. Students select their level of play (see below) and have classes with each instructor over the three day event. In addition, our “new players” class is for those just starting out and is designed for students to work with one instructor for the duration of the workshop. Those wanting to move to different levels or classes will have the ability to do so (depending on class size).
“Our summer dulcimer workshops in July are set up so students work with one instructor, at their selected level of play, for the three day session. In addition to classes, the Dulcimer Jamboree also features sanctioned dulcimer contests as well as afternoon and evening performances from all the instructors. Information on contest rules, workshop registration, class descriptions (including level of playing ability) and the event schedule are all available in the links below.”
General Information
Doors to Administration Building open each morning at 8:00 AM
Registration: April 21st 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning Students check in and register at the Administration Building. Information, nametags, and schedules will be available in the lobby. Class fees include all dulcimer events, admission to crafts and music programming, and contest entry if desired.
Orientation: April 23st 8:30 am Thursday morning in the White Oak auditorium in the Administration Building.
Workshops: Classes start at 9 a.m. in the Ozark Folk Center Administration Building and Large Auditorium. Instruction will be provided for Levels I-IV (new players through advanced levels) in mountain and hammered dulcimer. Topics may include: Chording and chord structure, finger style picking techniques, refinements such as adding embellishments, harmonies, fills, etc., perfecting skills, instrument construction, playing in contests, repertoire, and more.
Contests: A contest entry fee of $10.00 is required for contest entry only if you do not enroll in the workshops. Contest registration in person on site Only. Payment of the fee permits entry into all divisions (including Ensemble) without additional charge, plus admission for the participant to Crafts and Music concert on the day of the contest only.
The mission of Ozark Folk Center State Park is to perpetuate, present and promote the Ozark way of life in an educational and enjoyable manner; through craft demonstrations, musical programs, the Heritage Herb Garden, workshops and other special events.
