Spring 2001
Tuesday, April 10th, 2001The Upper Potomac Dulcimer Fest
The festival was held at the historic Hilltop Hotel in Harpers Ferry, WV. The weekend’s activities included dulcimer classes, jam sessions, and a concert. During meals there was also an open mic for teachers and students; I played during two lunches.
I took the advanced beginner class with Rick Thum. He taught droning, chord spelling and patterns, and some techniques for arranging. We also learned a couple of tunes, including “Uncle Joe” and “June Apple.”
While I was in class or jamming, Mark was walking around in Antietam or on the Appalachian Trail.
