The annual Dulcimer Jamboree is three days of classroom instruction for all levels of mountain and hammer dulcimer players. Featured instructors and performers include Aubrey Atwater, Larry Conger, Pam Setser, Tull Glazener, Judson Steinback and Duane Porterfield on mountatin dulcimer. Jess Dickinson, Ruth and Steve Smith, Joe Jewell and Rick Thumb our the featured hammered instructors.
Complete List of Instructors, class descriptions and schedule located at the link below.
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/events/music-workshops-dulcimer-jamboree
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ON SITE LODGING
The Ozark Folk Center State Park will not have rooms available for the Friday (April 26th) during the Dulcimer Jamboree.
Rooms are available Wednesday the 24th, Thursday the 25th and Saturday the 27th of April.
This will cause an inconvenience for a lot of folks who will have to find off site lodging for at least a minimum of one night----Our sincere aplogies.
Complete class descriptions, copy and past the below link.
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/events/music-workshops-dulcimer-jamboree
Contest information at bottom of this page
2019 DULCIMER JAMBOREE REGISTRATION INFORMATION April 25-27, 2019
New Registration Format
All workshop registrations for 2019 will be handled through our online portal with Ticketleap. This will allow us track registration information, keep accurate student counts, process refunds and check in students with much more efficiency than in years past. You will need a credit card and a valid email address to register. Online registration for the Dulcimer Jamboree is available online through Wednesday April 24th, 2019.
No registrations will be taken over the phone or by mail.
If you have specific questions about the workshop, class offerings or need to cancel an online registration, you can reach our Music Director, Daren Dortin at 870-269-3853 or by email, [email protected]
Workshop Format
By selecting your level online and answering the registration questions, we will be better able to schedule classroom assignments. Note that you will be able to move from different levels and take classes from different instructors, as you like. Your level selection when registering online does not lock you in to a specific class for the duration of the workshop.
Pricing
Registration for the 3 event is $158.50 and is available online through Wednesday April 24th, 2019. Your registration includes 3 days of workshop classes (Thursday thru Saturday) admission to the evening concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, participation in the dulcimer contest on Saturday and admission all other park events that weekend, including the Craft Village.
All registration after the online deadline will be handled “on site” the day of the event. See pricing below.
Single Day and Walk Up Registration
Registration for single day classes and walk up students will be processed at the front desk in the Administration building once the workshop has started. Single day classes are $75.00. Walk Up registration for the 3-day workshop is $175.00.
New this year 3 day Non Participant Pass for $30.00
Save over $40.00 off regular admission prices. This discounted pass is for spouses, friends and family members of workshop attendees who want to take advantage of all the Ozark Folk Center State Park has to offer and are not attending the workshops. This pass allows admission-- for one person-- to the both the Craft village and all nightly music shows, Thursday-Saturday during the banjo workshop weekend.
On Site Lodging
On site lodging at the Cabins at Dry Creek fills up quickly for workshop weekends. If you are wishing to stay at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, we suggest making reservations as soon as possible.
For Cabin Reservations: 870-269-3851
New Cancelation and Refund Policy
Registration fees are fully refundable for this workshop until the close of business, April 20th, 2019.
Accounting and fiscal management with the new online registration format means refunds cannot be issued after the 20th of April.
In the event you are unable to attend after the refund deadline has passed, you will be offered the opportunity to “roll over” the registration fee for next year’s workshop or other OFCSP workshops, for up to one calendar year
For refunds please call (870-269 3853) or email ([email protected]) our Music Director, Daren Dortin. Music Director’s office hours are:
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Mid- November thru Mid-April
Wednesday-Saturday 10am-9pm Mid-April thru Mid-November
General Information
Doors to Administration Building open each morning at 8:00 AM
Registration & Orientation
April 25th doors open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday morning. Students check in with printed registration form from Ticketleap or with registration receipt on your mobile device. Nametags, and schedules will be available in the lobby at check-in.
Orientation begins at 8:30 am Thursday morning in the White Oak auditorium in the Administration Building.
Loaners or Rental Instruments:
Please contact one of the “Jamboree Sponsors” listed below or make arrangements with an instructor if possible.
Jamboree Sponsors
Thanks to these folks for their support of the contests and prizes:
McSpadden Musical Instruments: Jim Woods
The Dulcimer Shoppe, PO BOX 1230 Mountain View AR 72560 (870)269-4313
The Dulcimer House: Dennis Moran
1908 S. Florence, Tulsa, OK 74104; (918)744-8928
Masterworks Dulcimer: Russell Cook
36613 US Hwy 70, Bennington, OK 74723
MasterWorksOK.com
[email protected]
580-847-2273
Contest Information
Sign-Up sheets for each contest will be available in the Administration Lobby until one hour before each contest. No additional fees or forms are required for workshop registrants. Entry fee of $10 for non-workshop participants is required and payable at the admin desk the day of the contest.
Contest registration is IN PERSON ONLY. Mailed registration for contest will not be processed.
Contests are open to anyone. Only acoustic instruments will be allowed. One rhythm instrument (which is not any form of dulcimer) will be permitted for accompaniment. Song Selection: ONE (1) POST 1941 is permitted in your song selection for each round, but not required. No medleys will be allowed. The suggested playing time for each tune is approximately two (2) minutes and excessiveness will result in loss of points. Selections which are not appropriate will receive no score! Sheet music is allowed. Scores from both rounds are cumulative. The top five contestants in the preliminary rounds advance in the Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer Divisions.
Contestant will be rated according to: Arrangement (30%), Execution (60%), and Overall Impression (10%).
Specific Division Rules
Dulcimer Ensemble: Friday 6:00 PM
Contestants must be registered and be present at contest stage to draw for order of appearance by 5:45 p.m. Friday. There is only one round in this division
Contestants should be prepared to play THREE instrumental pieces, two for the initial round and one additional song in the event of a tie breaker. Groups may be composed of two or more members and may consist of Mountain Dulcimer and/or Hammered Dulcimer and other acoustic instruments. A dulcimer must be the lead instrument, although other instruments may play breaks. About three minutes playing time for each selection is suggested.
Mountain Dulcimer: Saturday: 1:30 MTN Preliminary Round / 5:40 MTN FINALS.
Contestants should be registered and present backstage in the Large Auditorium by 1:20 PM for the Preliminary Round and by 5:30 PM for the final round for final instructions and to draw for order.Contestants should be prepared to play FIVE instrumental pieces: two in first round, two in second round and one tie breaker song (if needed). Songs from preliminary round should not be repeated in final round AND songs from the final round should not be repeated in the event of a tie breaker.
Hammered Dulcimer: Saturday: 3:00 HMD Preliminary Round.; 6:30 HMD FINALS.
Contestants should be registered and present backstage in the Large Auditorium by 2:50 PM for the Preliminary Round and by 6:20 PM for the final round for final instruction and to draw for order.
Contestants should be prepared to play FIVE instrumental pieces: two in first round, two in second round and one tie breaker song (if needed). Songs from preliminary round should not be repeated in final round AND songs from the final round should not be repeated in the event of a tie breaker.
Mountain Dulcimer Division Prizes:
1st Custom Dulcimer w/ case (value $950) plus $100 cash, plus trophy and entry to National Championships and Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS
2nd Standard Dulcimer & case (value $430) plus trophy
3rd Trophy
Hammer Dulcimer Division Prizes:
1st 16/15 Ultralight Hammer Dulcimer w/case (value $1,600) plus $100 cash, plus trophy and entry to National Championships and Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS
2nd $50 cash and trophy
3rd Trophy
Dulcimer Ensemble Prize
1st Place Trophy