Norm Williams Workshop
Thursday, September 10th, 5 pm MDT
= 4 pm PDT = 6 pm CDT = 7 pm EDT
An Appalachian Aire - Queen of the Earth, Child of the Skies
Learn this unusual tune from the playing of Eden Hammonds, a West Virginia fiddler, incorporating slides, some "crooked" rhythm and great fun to play. We'll also delve into the tune's origins and variations.
Norm Williams is a performer/teacher of the mountain dulcimer who also plays guitar, banjo, ukulele, native flute and vocals. Old-Time Appalachian fiddle and gospel songs and tunes as well as other folk styles influence his playing and singing.
Norm began teaching mountain dulcimer in 2002 and has been faculty at festivals throughout the Northeast (including the Pocono DulcimerFest; DAA Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest, August Dulcimer Days, Maiden Creek Old Time Festival & Augusta Heritage Center, WV). Additionally, he coordinates music for Quiet Valley Historical Farm & Living History Museum in Stroudsburg for their annual Harvest Festival in October, Old Time Christmas caroling and their Music in the Valley program in July. He is a co-founder of The Pocono Dulcimer Club in Stroudsburg, PA; and co-founder of the Maiden Creek Old Time Music Festival held annually the 2nd weekend in July. He also performs & records with the bands Wayfarers & Company, Tom & Betty Druckenmiller, and most recently with Cliff Cole & Rob Yoder in the band, Dulcimer Boys ...and in lots of informal old time string bands who jam at Farmers Markets and the like throughout the Lehigh Valley. He is also a volunteer host for news and folk programming at WDIY 88.1FM, Lehigh Valley Community Public Radio. Norm resides in Breinigsville, PA with his wife, Erin.
You can find more info and booking information on his website https://www.awayfarer-normw.com/
This is a mountain dulcimer-focused workshop applicable for all dulcimers.
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