Come join us for the 2020 Colorado Dulcimer Festival, Friday-Saturday, February 7th and 8th. And don’t miss out on the optional Pre-Festival Classes Thursday, February 6th.
The Festival will be held at Saint James Presbyterian Church, 3601 West Belleview Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123.
Single-day, multiple-day and single workshop registrations are available. If attending the full day please plan to be in the area and checked in before 8:40 AM.
All abilities welcome! We have workshops for absolute beginners, beginners, intermediate players and advanced players.
Workshops are available for Mountain Dulcimers, Hammered Dulcimers and special workshops for the Bodhran, Guitar and Song Writing.
NOTE: The following schedule is preliminary and may change as we get closer to Festival time.
Pre-Festival – Thursday, February 6, 2020
- Steve Eulberg – Hammered Dulcimer Joy: Using Beethoven’s familiar Ode to Joy tune, we’ll explore many variations for better acquaintance with the instrument and for playing skill development, hand independence and exploring arranging possibilities for performance. This is an optional class that is not included as part of your Registration Fee. Sign-Up on Steves’ website: www.owlmountainmusic.com
- Butch Ross – Mountain Dulcimer Everything you need to be a smooth, solid, tuneful and (if you want) fast player. Learn new approaches to strumming, fingering, chords and even how to hold the instrument. Learn tips and tricks for making cool, weird sounds and most importantly when to use them. $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Register Here: www.butchross.com
Festival – Day 1 Friday, February 7, 2020
8:00-8:40 Registration/Check-in – Lobby
8:40-9:00 Announcements and Welcome Gifts – Room 2
9:00-9:30 Teachers Introduce their Classes – Room 2
9:45-11:00 WORKSHOP 1
11:15-12:15 Song Circle – Room 3 OR
Open Jam – Room 5 OR
MD Chord Bootcamp – Room 2
12:30-1:30 Lunch – Room 3
1:45-3:00 WORKSHOP 2
3:15-4:30 WORKSHOP 3
4:45-5:30 Open Stage 1 – Room 3 (sign-up at Registration table)
5:45-6:45 Dinner – Room 3
7:00-9:00 CONCERT – Room 2
9:45-11:00 Late Jam – Room 3
Festival – Day 2 Saturday, February 8, 2020
8:00-8:40 Registration/Check-in – Lobby
8:40-9:00 Announcements and Welcome Gifts – Room 2
9:15-10:30 WORKSHOP 4
10:45-11:05 Dulcimer Orchestra Performance – Room 2
11:15-11:45 Open Stage II – Room 2 (sign-up at registration table)
NOON-1:00 Lunch – Room 3
1:15-2:30 WORKSHOP 5
2:45-4:00 WORKSHOP 6
4:15-5:30 Dance – Room 3
5:45-6:45 Dinner – Room 3
7:00-9:00 CONCERT – Room 2
Additional information can be found on the workshop descriptions page.