Joe Collins

Friday 8:45-10:00 Session 1E Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

“Sweet & Gentle Songs for the Mountain Dulcimer-Vol. 5-Going Home” -While we appreciate fast & furious tunes, sometimes it’s good to relax and play sweet, gentle songs on the mountain dulcimer. This is a repertoire workshop of pretty tunes about longing for home like “My Old Kentucky Home”, “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny”, and others. They are not that hard to play but really make the soft melodious sound of the dulcimer shine.

Friday 2:30-3:45 Session 4C Mountain Dulcimer Novice

“Untangling Those Fingers” -Tired of wondering which fingers to use on what strings? See how easy it can be to use a system that takes the mystery out of finger placement. Includes exercises and songs to improve one’s ability to change chords efficiently.

Friday 4:15-5:15 Session 5A Mountain Dulcimer Beginner

“Old Hymns for New Players, Volume 3” -A repertoire workshop of easy-to-play hymns for the beginning dulcimer player. Includes “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, “Precious Memories”, and more.

Saturday 10:15-11:30 Session 7G Mountain Dulcimer Advanced

“Increasing Your Notes Per Minute” -A workshop for advanced players to sharpen their flatpicking skills while learning to play some new Old-time and Celtic tunes.

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

“Classic Hymns for the Mountain Dulcimer-Vol. 8-The Power and Glory” -This volume of classic hymns focuses on the power and the glory of God. Included are “Holy, Holy, Holy”, “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”, and others. Great tunes to play in church with the traditional sound of the dulcimer.   

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

“It Takes Two to Waltz-Vol. 4” -(Novice & above) A repertoire of beautiful waltzes arranged for two parts. This volume includes a Celtic piece entitled “The Shepherd’s Wife Waltz” and an original by Joe Collins entitled “Butterfly Tree Waltz”. Participants will be given access to an mp3 accompaniment track for each song.