Notice of Nonsuch AGM and Postal Votes 2024
Members will have just received by email (or by post in the next couple of days), a notice of our AGM on 19th October 2024 at 4:30pm UK time, in person or via zoom. You can vote online using our online voting form. Voting closes at 24:00 on 14th October 2024. The attachments are also available in this article.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 18
In this latest edition - Dulcimer Junction No.18 – we have a lovely tune played by members of the Southern Nonsuch Meet – an insight into the background of mountain dulcimer maestro Geoff Reeve Black – a first hearing of an unusual track from the new album from Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage – a look at how dulcimers have been used to accompany other instruments and singing – and advice on playing in a ceilidh band.
Pass the Music On – Member’s Course
Free Online Course for club members to assist them in helping or teaching others to play a dulcimer (both Hammered and Mountain). Presented by experienced educationalist and teacher Steve Eulberg. The recorded sessions are available to club members after the event indefinitely. As well as the recordings there are lots of additional resources to help you.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 17
Dulcimer Junction No.17 contains an interesting mix of dulcimer music – used in a variety of settings. There are some tracks from the archives – we visit John Pearse’s Music Room in 1970 – and have a short sample piece of a stage performance which featured Chris Coe – brought to our attention recently, by Vic Gammon.
Annual Weekend 2024 Book Now
Full details and the booking form for this year’s annual weekend at The Hayes Conference Centre from 18th to the 21st October, 2024 are here. Our Tutors are: Colin Beasley (USA) Hammered Dulcimer Sarah Kate Morgan (USA) Mountain Dulcimer Jody Marshall (USA) Hammered Dulcimer Karen Mueller (USA) Mountain Dulcimer Various UK tutors – Beginner Hammered Dulcimer & Mountain Dulcimer You can book for either 2 or 3 days. For full information, ...
Dulcimer Junction Issue 16
Dulcimer Junction No.16 is devoted entirely to the memory and appreciation, of long-time Nonsuch member Chris Coe - who passed away after a long illness on the 20th December 2023. Chris has given so much to the world with her music, her teaching and her boundless love of people - she touched many of our lives – and there are countless people singing, dancing and playing an instrument now because of her influence.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 15
Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.15, you’ll hear players of both kinds of dulcimer – we say farewell to long-time Nonsuch member Lyndsay Porteous who died recently, and remember his contribution to the world of music – we hear about plans to bring mountain dulcimer workshops to northern Italy – there’s music from one of our Nonsuch members, performing on the hallowed stage at The Bridge Folk Club in Newcastle – we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the song ‘Amazing Grace’- oh, and some tunes for you to listen to - and to play along with.
Notice of Nonsuch AGM and Postal Votes 2023
Members will have just received by email (or by post in the next couple of days), a notice of our AGM on 14th October 2023 at 4:30pm UK time, in person or via zoom. You can vote online using our online voting form. Voting closes at 24:00 on 10th October 2023. The attachments are also available in this article.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 14
Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No. 14, you will hear some lovely music from experienced players and tutors for both kinds of dulcimer – Grace Bayliss (at the age of 6) continues the Woodley family tradition, playing the plucked dulcimer in the Birmingham traditional style – we hear about the Dedication of the Nonsuch Bench in memory of John Shaw during Halsway Dulcimer Week – and about a musical visit to a local school – oh, and there are also some tunes for you to listen to - and to play along with.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 13
Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.13, you will hear the magical music of the Bowed Psaltery – tunes and songs from players of the hammered dulcimer – a variety of different ways of accompanying songs using the Appalachian or mountain dulcimer – a spotlight on the tune St. Anne’s Reel - more dulcimer connections - and (as always) some tunes for you to listen to - and play along with (if you have a fancy to).