Brenda Mangan 

Friday 1:00-2:15 Session 3E Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

“DAA, Bag Pipes, and the Scottish Connection"

As we learn this history we will play "Barbara Allen", a Scottish tune that came with them across the Atlantic to Appalachia. So who were these people that let the coastal towns of the colonies and went into the depths of the Appalachian Mountains to settle there and develop the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer? Hear the reason the noter/drone style was so dear to their hearts as we slide the noter across the frets for the lovely iconic twang. This is a DAA Noter/Drone class.

Friday 4:15-5:15 Session 5F Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

“DAA and Transposing without Transposing"

So you've got a song you want to play but it's not in D. Never fear! Learn this way pf playing your song without the tedious task of transposing. We'll take a few songs from different keys and learn and practice this method of "not transposing" so you'll be able to take this home and do it with other songs. This is a DAA Noter/Drone class.

Saturday 8:45-10:00 Session 6R Bowed Psaltery

“Wayfaring Stranger"-All Levels Play Along

"Wayfair Stranger" done in parts for players of all levels! We'll go over all the parts, a slow drone, the tune, and a counter melody, so you decide which part fits your level. No matter your playing level, pick your comfort sone and play along! 

Saturday 10:15-11:30 Session 7R Bowed Psaltery

“Mist Covered Mountains of Home" & "Scottish Ornaments"

We'll learn the Scottish Air "Mist Covered Mountains of Home" and add to it a bit of extra Sottish lilt with crunches and birls and other such Scottish ornaments. Join me in this workshop as we delve into Scottish ornaments and explore ways to add them to the lovely Scottish Air "Mist Covered Mountains of Home". This is a double bowing workshop (single bowers are welcome and will learn some too).

Saturday 4:15-5:15 Session 10E Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

“DAA Noter/Drone Sliding Through the Jam"

We'll learn to play a few popular jam songs, "Little Liza Jane", "Angeline the Baker", "Rosin the Beau" and explore things to do when you don't know the song. This is a DAA Noter/Drone class.