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).

Dulcimer Junction Issue 12

Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter.
Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.12, you will hear the magical sounds of the Salterio Italiano – we’ll be visiting the Ozark Highlands Radio Dulcimer Jamboree – there’s news of a new vinyl album from the alternative indie band Tape Runs out – a preview of a track from the forthcoming album of the folk/rock opera ‘The Ballad of William Jobling’ – and more.

Dulcimer Junction Issue 11

Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter.
Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.11, you will find – Angeline Morrison singing a lovely traditional springtime song – there’s a new CD from Ken Kolodner – contributions from the late John Howson and also the late John Shaw – a couple of recordings from The Night of the Living Dulcimers – and some tunes for you to listen to – and play (if you have a fancy to).

Dulcimer Junction Issue 10

Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter.
Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.10, you will find – ‘Summer Garland’’ from Jody Marshall – music from the late mountain dulcimer wiz, David Schnaufer – sounds of the hammered dulcimer from the late David Kettlewell and his group Trotto – Aubrey Atwater continues her memories of Jean Ritchie – Jacqueline McDonald of the duo Jacqui & Bridie talks about one of their links with Jean Ritchie – John Mason plays live at Chimney Rock Park – and (in memory of John Howson) there’s a track from The Old Hat Dance Band.

Nonsuch Plays Nonesuch Online Launch 21 June 7pm

Nonsuch celebrates Making Music Day 2022 with a Zoom Launch Party of the Nonsuch plays Nonesuch video celebrating our 30th anniversary.
We will premiere the video that has been created by Jon Warbrick from your recordings including a special group video from Halsway Manor Dulcimer Week!
We also hope to hear some reminiscences about Nonsuch and we will also play a few tunes together.

Dulcimer Junction Issue 9

Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter.
In Dulcimer Junction No.9, we have amazing variety. Ashley Hutchings – mountain dulcimer links; tunes to play; music linked to a concert review; Jean Ritchie remembered in an Ozark Mountain Radio podcast by Aubrey Atwater; a song of hope for the future; the sounds of a hommel or épinette; and music from the Paganini of the fiddle – James Hill.

Nonsuch 30th Annual Weekend 7-10 Oct

Join us for our 30th Annual Weekend, this year in person at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire!
a full 3-day weekend program (Friday pm – Monday) of workshops for both hammered and mountain dulcimer players of all levels, a Tutor Concert on Friday evening, our famous Nonsuch Open-Stage concert on Saturday evening, regular and slow sessions with leaders, and time for some informal dancing. There are also a 2-day weekend (Fri pm– Sunday) and non-residential options.

Nonsuch Events COVID-19 Survey March 2022

With the further easing of Covid restrictions in 2022, we would like to ask members and others about guidelines for returning to Nonsuch sponsored in-person events. This may be regional events, our Annual Weekend, or Spring Fling for example.
** Please note that this survey is anonymous unless you choose to give your name **

COVID-19 Guidance for Events

Here is the club’s COVID-19 Guidance for events. If you are planning on attending a Nonsuch event please review this both when thinking of attending an event and closer to the time of the event.