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Duration 6 days
Price From $ 799
Price Per Day $ 133
Highlights
  • Learn to play dozens of familiar songs — and their alternate tunings — with the help of professional and experienced dulcimer musicians
  • Consider the history of the Appalachian dulcimer and how this simple instrument became a cornerstone in American folk music
  • Enjoy the scenic beauty of West Virginia as you learn about local life and the importance of music in the region
Trip Style Group tour
Lodging Level Standard
Physical Level
  • 1- Very easy
Travel Themes
  • Cultural
  • 50 plus
  • Education / Learning
Countries Visited
Cities and Attractions N/A
Flights & Transport Ground transport included
Activities
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Nature
Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Description Learn to play the Appalachian Dulcimer in the heart of dulcimer country. Gain basic skills, learn fun and familiar songs and enjoy two evening performances.
Itinerary: Learn to Play the Appalachian Dulcimer

Day 1
Registration/Arrival/Orientation
Location: Ripley, WV Meal: D Hotel: Cedar Lakes Conference Center
Afternoon: Arrive for program registration, after 3:00 p.m.

Dinner: Dinner is served 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Evening: Program orientation will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Day 2
Class/Entertainment
Location: Ripley, WV Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Cedar Lakes Conference Center
Breakfast: Breakfast is served in Lakeview dining hall from 7:30-8:15 a.m.

Morning: Class starts at 8:45 a.m.

Lunch: Lunch is served at Lakeview dining hall from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Class starts at 1:15 p.m and ends at 4:30 p.m.

Dinner: Dinner is served in Lakeview dining hall from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Evening: Evening program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Day 3
Class/Open Studio
Location: Ripley, WV Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Cedar Lakes Conference Center
Breakfast: Breakfast is served in Lakeview dining hall from 7:30-8:15 a.m.

Morning: Class starts at 8:45 a.m.

Lunch: Lunch is served in Lakeview dining hall from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Class starts at 1:15 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m.

Dinner: Dinner is served in Lakeview dining hall from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Evening: Open studio begins at 6:30 p.m.

Day 4
Class/Entertainment
Location: Ripley, WV Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Cedar Lakes Conference Center
Breakfast: Breakfast will be served in Lakeview dining hall from 7:30-8:15 a.m.

Morning: Class starts at 8:45 a.m.

Lunch: Lunch will be served in Lakeview dining hall from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Class starts at 1:15 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m.

Dinner: Dinner will be served in Lakeview dining hall from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Evening: Evening program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Day 5
Class/Review of All Projects
Location: Ripley, WV Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Cedar Lakes Conference Center
Breakfast: Breakfast will be served in Lakeview dining hall from 7:30-8:15 a.m.

Morning: Class starts at 8:45 a.m.

Lunch: Lunch will be served in Lakeview dining hall from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Class starts at 1:15 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m.

Dinner: Banquet will be served in Lakeview dining hall from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Evening: At 6:30 p.m. we will do a walk through the class rooms to see what participants accommplished during the week.

Day 6
Final Class/Departures
Location: Ripley, WV Meal: B,L
Breakfast: Breakfast will be served in Lakeview dining hall from 7:30-8:15 a.m.

Morning: Class starts at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m.

Lunch: Lunch will be served in Lakeview dining hall from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. The program ends after lunch.

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