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GERMANTOWN UNION UNIVERSITY
2745 Hacks Cross Road
There has been great response to the classes
held in Germantown. Thanks to those who supported this offering.
Fall 2009/Spring 2010 classes will again
be held in Germantown through the Germantown Parks and Recreation Department. Classes are held at Union University
(formerly Emmanuel Baptist Church) at 2745 Hacks Cross Road. For more information, call me at 901-877-7763 or click here to send me a message.
To register, visit Germantown Parks and Recreation
located at 2276 West Street in Germantown. Cost of each session is $70. For New Players, there is a $10 book fee,
payable in class.
You can now REGISTER ONLINE for classes with
GP&R -- click here.
I am including a .pdf of the registration form here
for your convenience. You can complete the form and bring it on the first night of class with a CHECK ONLY, no cash
or credit.
Click here to download .pdf of registration form
Union University
Mountain Dulcimer Class Schedule
Fall 2009/Spring 2010
WHERE: Union University, 2745 Hacks Cross Road, Germantown (corner
of Poplar Pike and Hacks Cross Road)
WHEN: Tuesday nights, 7:00-8:20 p.m.
COST: $70 per session (usually three clases of one hour,
20 minutes each, for a total of 4 hours of instruction per month). (The New Players class has a materials fee of $10;
all other classes include materials).
All classes are designed for beginner through intermediate level players.
After attending the New Players session, the student, with practice, should be able to follow any of the other sessions throughout
the year.
Loaner dulcimers are available for all classes if you are interested
in trying before you invest in an instrument. I am an authorized dealer of McSpadden instruments. The proceeds
from the sale of these instruments supports the Memphis Dulcimer Gathering & Folk Festival.
Spring 2010 SCHEDULE:
Hymns for Mountain Dulcimer
Tuesdays,
February 2, 9, 16
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $70
Location: Union University, 2745 Hacks Cross Road, Germantown
The
class will focus on well-loved hymns that can be used for church performances or for the player's own enjoyment.
All levels of players.
Old Time Fiddle Tunes on Mountain Dulcimer
Tuesdays,
March 2, 9, 23
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $70
Old Time Fiddle Tunes – Songs included in this workshop are
Soldier's Joy, Rosin the Beau, Mississippi Sawyer, and Angelina Baker. All tunes are in the D-A-D tuning. The ability to play in a variety of keys
helps when playing with other musicians. These tunes are very popular at dulcimer jam sessions and provide players
with more experience in playing while also learning new tunes.
Introduction to Fingerpicking for
Mountain Dulcimer
Tuesdays, April
6, 13, 20
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $70
Location: Union University, 2745 Hacks Cross Road, Germantown
The
fingerpicking technique gives the dulcimer a much-loved tone and beauty. The class will show players how to incorporate
this style of playing into their repertoire using basic picking techniques, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides and brushes while
learning songs. All levels of players.
Introduction to Using Chords on the
Mountain Dulcimer
Tuesdays,
May 4, 11, 18
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $70
Location: Union University,
2745 Hacks Cross Road, Germantown
Understanding simple principles
of how music works as applied to the mountain dulcimer can add depth to your playing. Class will explore introducing
chords into simple arrangements and fingering positions to make chording easier. All levels of players.
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