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America's Traditional Music

This presentation is music in America from the 18th and 19th centuries. The music in this session will be played on the fiddle or mountain dulcimer. Great for all ages.

Karen Whisman, Adjunct Faculty
Target Audiences: GS (2nd-8th), HS, AG

Dulcimer-Music of the Appalachian Area

In this session individuals or small groups will play traditional music and discuss the development of the only instrument indigenous to the United States.

Karen Whisman, Adjunct Faculty
Target Audiences: GS (K-8th), HS, AG

Everything You Wanted to Know (and Hear) About the Accordion

This presentation demonstrates the construction, different sounds and capabilities of the accordion, and how the instrument works. Get better acquainted with this marvelous and much-maligned instrument and its repertoire.

Mardy Eisloeffel, English Faculty
Target Audiences: GS (1st-8th), HS, AG

Introduction to Guitar

This session will cover what to look for in purchasing an instrument, how to get started and where to find paid and free resources for instruction. This motivational session will explain how quickly you can actually play a song!

Michael Isenhart, Adjunct Faculty

Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

Introduction to Songwriting Using the Guitar

Using the guitar for expression through words and music, the presenter will offer different styles of music.

Michael Isenhart, Adjunct Faculty

Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

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