Dulcimer Junction Issue 23

Posted on by Sally E Whytehead

In this latest edition – Dulcimer Junction No.23 you will find examples of the music to be found in the newsletter – a selection of recordings made at the Nonsuch Annual Weekend at Malvern St James – and an appreciation of the life and music of Fred Woodley who died during August.

Including music from:
Ennio Morricone – Chi Mai;
Dan Evans – Banks of the Lee;
Elsa Bradley – Around the Fire;
Extracts from Fred Woodley commemoration;
Hilary Davies & Ruth Wilson – ZAHRAT AL MADA’EN (The Flower of the Cities);
Joe Collins – Rosie’s Last Waltz;

Tom McConville With Chris Newman – The Champion Hornpipe

SOLD: 12/11 Hammered Dulcimer with 3 strings per course

Posted on by Sally E Whytehead

For Sale: 12/11 Hammered Dulcimer with 3 strings per course.

This 12 / 11 Hammered Dulcimer has 3 strings per course and includes a wooden custom made case. Believed to have been made post 1970, there is no discernible makers name but the standard of workmanship / inlay suggests it was made by a talented luthier. The excellent cosmetic condition is indicative of it having had minimal use.

Total weight including the case is 8.4 kilos, the dulcimer weighs 4.9 kilos. 

Includes: Wooden case, selection of hammers, a tuning key, 2 Tutorial Books and a Korg CA – 2 Chromatic Tuner.

Location: Ormskirk, Lancs
Price £350 ONO.

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Notice of Nonsuch AGM and Postal Votes 2025

Posted on by Sally E Whytehead

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.

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Dulcimer Junction Issue 22

Posted on by Peter Bromwich

In this latest edition – Dulcimer Junction No.22 – we have news of Traditional Music Day in Stowmarket –a tune for you to play – and links to a number of articles within the newsletter. Including music from:
The Old Hat Concert Party – Waiting for the wagon & Dennington Bell
The Scan Tester Fan Club – Nuttley Waltz & Man in the Moon
The Valiant Band – Green Grow the Rushes – Coastal Memories and more…

Dulcimer Junction Issue 21

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In this latest edition – Dulcimer Junction No.21 – we have a definite northern flavour – recordings from Nonsuch Spring Fling 2025 – a visit to the Bridge Hotel Folk Club in Newcastle – a track from a recently reviewed CD – music from the US tutors for our 2025 Annual Gathering at Malvern – and Jez Lowe talking about his books, and playing his Stefan Sobell dulcimer.

Elsa Bradley

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Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (UK)   Elsa Bradley is a London-based freelance percussionist and timpanist, born and raised in Yorkshire. She graduated from King’s College, London and the Royal College of Music with first-class degrees and has gone on to play in a variety of orchestral and chamber ensembles across the UK, Europe and Canada.  As (more…)

Amanda Lowe

Amanda Lowe

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Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (UK) Amanda Lowe has played professionally for over thirty years, in a wide range of styles and techniques, including English and Celtic, Northern European, medieval, folk, old-time, both as a lead melodic instrument and accompanying tunes and songs. She has taught a wide range of workshops at a number of Nonsuch events (more…)