Joe Collins

Friday 8:45-10:00 Session 1E Mountain Dulcimer Beginner/Novice

              Classic Hymns for the Mountain Dulcimer Vol. 4 - This is a repertoire workshop of some old hymns like "The Old Ship of Zion", and "Heavenly Armor" from the shaped note tradition along with better known classics like "Lord, I'm Coming Home" and others. These can really add to your repertoire to use at church, nursing homes, or wherever you are called to play!

Friday 1:00-2:15 Session 3C Mountain Dulcimer Beginner/Novice

             Lullabies from Around the World Vol. 1 - Want to put a small child to sleep? These lullabies may be just what you need! Appropriate for parents, grandparents, and older siblings to learn. The tunes can also be used to help anyone chill out and relax.

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

              Irish Waltzes Vol. 2 - A repertoire workshop of easy-going waltzes from the Irish tradition. Includes "Rose Allendale", "The Galway Shawl", and two other beautiful waltz tunes.  

Saturday 8:45-10:00 Session 6F Mountain Dulcimer Advanced

Advanced Strumming Vol. 1 - Work on chops that will open possibilities in your playing. Playing the dulcimer is not always about picking out the melody; it's also about effective strumming. In addition to learning some great percussive patterns, you will apply them to songs like "Proud Mary", "Hand Jive", and "Sloop John B".

Saturday 1:00-2:15 Session 8E Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

              It Takes Two to Waltz Vol. 7 - Play a beautiful tune entitled "Once Upon a Starry Evening" inspired by Van Gogh's painting. Play it as either a solo or duet. You will also receive a high definition mp3 file of the accompaniment track that you can play along with or use in your own performance of the piece.

Saturday 2:30-3:45 Session 9F Mountain Dulcimer Advanced

              Hornpipe Primer - Hornpipes are "bouncy" dance tunes thought to have originated with sailors on the high seas. You will use the basic techniques to capture that wonderful, bouncy rhythm on songs to help you get your musical sea legs, including "The Boys of Ballycastle", "Mrs. Wilson's Hornpipe", and "The Admiral".