Concerts & Events

Beltaine 2003.

Friday July 23, 7:30 pm.

Redwood Dulcimer Day Faculty Concert

Redwood Dulcimer Day Faculty Concert
featuring Rob Brereton & RDD resident faculty plus special guests
The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist
125 Canterbury Dr, Aptos, CA
Friday July 23, 7:30 pm.
Suggested donation at the door: $15 ($12 student/senior)

Our annual showcase from the talented Dulcimer Day staff and special guests. Always eclectic and delightful! The new concert venue at the southern end of Santa Cruz (right off Highway 1) is a beautiful wood sanctuary with wonderful acoustics. Don't miss it!

Saturday, July 24, 2010

REDWOOD DULCIMER DAY

TENTH ANNUAL!
REDWOOD DULCIMER DAY
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Boomeria, Bonny Doon, CA, in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Workshops for all levels on the mountain (fretted) dulcimer 9:30am-5 pm
Followed by open music circle & tasty snacks til 7:30pm or so

Workshop leaders include special guest artist Rob Brereton of Sherman, CT as well as resident faculty: Neal Hellman, Janet Herman, Peter Tommerup, and Ron Beardslee. For more info see: http://www.folkplanet.com/dulcimerday

Rob Brereton is considered one of the pioneers in contemporary mountain dulcimer playing. His years of studying classical guitar have polished his playing style while his degree in music theory and composition has given him a fresh approach to arranging. Rob was one of the first dulcimer players to arrange extensively in the chromatic 1-3-5, and other alternate tunings. Although he specializes in the standards and early jazz tunes of Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, and the like, Rob is equally adept at playing the more traditional styles and dulcimer repertoire. He has taught all levels of dulcimer at most of the major dulcimer festivals across the country. We're proud and pleased he'll be adding Redwood Dulcimer Day to this list!

Admission to Redwood Dulcimer Day (includes three workshop sessions and evening music circle): $45 advance (check must be received by Sat. July 17) or $50 at the door. Open to adults and teens. Register at : http://www.folkplanet.com/dulcimerday/register.html