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@ Berea College Berea, KY
Attendees: @Dan, @PaulKulcapi, @MaryB, @John C. Knopf
Yes, LIVE! 
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering 2021
When : June 3 – June 6
Where : Berea College, Berea, KY
Cost : $20 Pre-Registration fee -- applied to your total lodging bill, otherwise Free
Because of the events of the past year we must insist on a few conditions this year:
1. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
We, and Berea College, need to know IN ADVANCE how many people will be attending. Do not just show up and expect to attend. Even if you live in Berea you MUST Pre-Register to attend any of our activities. The Registration goes towards your On-Campus lodging bill. Not staying on Campus? Your Registration goes into our Coffee & Snacks kitty. REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 15th .
To Register send $20 via PayPal to Ken Hulme -- kenhulme@gmail.com -- along with your contact phone # and email
2. MASKS WILL BE WORN CORRECTLY DURING ALL ACTIVITIES
In order to insure that people feel safe during this event, masks are required at all activities. No one without a mask will be allowed to participate in the activities of the Gathering.
We do not yet know which dormitory we will be using.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES To Be Announced. When we have it sorted out, we'll tell you.
ROOM & BOARD
Rooms -- $20 per night Double, $30 per night Single . Bring your own bedding
To reserve a single room you must Pre-Register as Single! This way we know how much to charge who.
Total Room Charge will be collected when you check-in. Cash or checks only.
Board -- Campus Meal Service on a Per Meal Basis. Last time they were $5 per meal -- great selection, good food, and plenty of it. Heckuva deal for $5.
AS ALWAYS – THE EMPHASIS IS ON THE TRADITION. The tuning used by participants is usually DAA or a similar 1-5-5 tuning.. Some tunes may be played in the Aeolian or Dorian modes. We are all about traditional dulcimores and dulcimore playing in noter/drone or fingerdancing styles. Contemporary dulcimers are allowed as long as you play them in a traditional manner. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Traditional Appalachian Dulcimore through presentations, instruction, jam sessions, etc. We hope to see you in Berea.
The 10 Jam Tunes to know are posted with words and tab on The Traditional Appalachian Dulcimore website:
https://thetraditionalappalachiandulcimore.com
Questions?? Post them on the website , in the Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering thread. One of the Gathering organizers will respond to your question.
I think it'd be great if you guys would post some of these photos as well in one or more personal photo galleries here on fotmd, OR add them to a new discussion thread- because in another week or two this Event page will no longer be visible, since only a 'current' event will continue to show on the general site.
Didn't think of that, we'll get a little more organized and start us a thread.....thank you!
Lots of great-looking instruments there! Like a candy store. :)
I think it'd be great if you guys would post some of these photos as well in one or more personal photo galleries here on fotmd, OR add them to a new discussion thread- because in another week or two this Event page will no longer be visible, since only a 'current' event will continue to show on the general site.
More show and tell:
Here is a photo of the last night's introductory session:
Show and tell...
We had a great day, I'll post some images in the morning!
Got in to Berea yesterday evening...Gonna explore Hindman tomorrow. Looked around Berea today.
Packing my festival tubs!!!
I, too, am glad to see y'all are taking care. Berea is such a neat place and I imagine you all will enjoy your time there. (I'd like to get back to that town and to Hindman someday yet family responsibilities keep us cautious and close to home.) Happy strumming!
So glad to see you are so COVID aware and taking the necessary precautions. Things are thankfully better but we need to continue to be careful and cautious.
Berea is asking that Gathering attendees have their Covid-19 vaccinations or a negative test result 72 hours before the sign in. We understand there are folks who have a problem with this policy but we are moving forward and are very much looking forward to a wonderful Gathering. If I may quote the good doctor, "stay positive and test negative"!
Yes it is! If the creek don't rise... and I don't think that is an issue in Berea.....We'll see you there.
Is this still a “go” live?
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering 2021
Schedule
Registration Deadline 15 May 2021
THURSDAY
Registration 8-5 on the Porch. Impromptu porch jamming and discussions.
Dinner
6:30 General Gathering Welcome and Introductions. Also Grand Dulcimer Display
7:30 until... Mini-Concert/Open Mic – Open to anyone who wants to perform.
FRIDAY
Breakfast
9-10:30 Traditional Playing Foundations
10:30-12 Open Jam
Lunch
1:30-3:00 Making and Installing Staple Frets
3:00-4:30 - Sawn Frame Dulcimers
Dinner
6:30 - 9:00 Dulcimer Videos, Traditional Appalachian Dulcimore Giveaway
SATURDAY
Breakfast
9-10:30 Dulcimore History
10:30-12 Jam 2
Lunch
1:30-3:00 Traditional Tunings and Tunes
3:00-4:30 Session or Jam
Dinner
6:30-8:00 TBA
Sunday
Breakfast
9-10:30 Hymn sharing/singing and a very short meditation
10:30- Final Gathering, Giant Jam, general discussion
Lunch
1:00-3:00 Last Gasp
If you Google "Berea KY Campgrounds" you'll see there are three Campgrounds on the edges of town and several more nearby to check out.
Can't really recommend any of them because I/we haven't had any reports from anyone staying at a campground
HI Ken--thanks for your reply ! Awesome you are live ! I need to know about campgrounds nearby. My husband Bob retired from his career in Nov. & we have a small Bambi camping trailer & he wants to travel with me. We also have a brand new basset pup--so we need to camp as he will be with us.
Looking forward to meeting you and seeing all the cool primitve dulcimers :)
Mary Z. Cox
Try this Mary,
https://www.campgroundreviews.com/regions/kentucky/berea
HI Ken--thanks for your reply ! Awesome you are live ! I need to know about campgrounds nearby. My husband Bob retired from his career in Nov. & we have a small Bambi camping trailer & he wants to travel with me. We also have a brand new basset pup--so we need to camp as he will be with us.
Looking forward to meeting you and seeing all the cool primitve dulcimers :)
Mary Z. Cox
Yes Mary -- you are now signed up for 2021. Thanks for asking. Single or double room with someone?
Hello,
If we sent $20 last year —are we now signed up for this year?
Thanks,
Mary Z Cox