Be-ribboned and Holding Certificates

Wednesday is music and dance day for all of these gals. They gather to learn clogging in the AM --- and dulcimer in the PM.







Wendy's smile says it all. She is now proudly a Certified Dulcimist.







Joy's selection to play for us was Waltzing Matilda.



Trish actually built herself a dulcimer years ago. She keeps the group "honest" rhythmically, by playing banjo backup. She also adds another voice to the ensemble with her harmonica.


Sally is adding dulcimer to her list of musical skills. She already plays the violin.



Breda is able to play piano by ear and is learning the mandolin.

The newest group of "Sweet Music Makers" celebrate their
acheivement. Breda, Trish, Wendy, Joy, and Sally, are flanked by their instructors Marilyn, and Madelyn.

Carole is the real genesis of this group. She started building dulcimers many, many years ago. Lots of us play the three string model that she creates.






Breda and Bob offered not only their family room to us for the event, but also an opportunity to swim in their delightful pool.

Trish added banjo and harmonica to the list of instruments we were treated to hearing. She gave evidence of remarkable presence of mind as Cha Cha(Breda's dog,) stood on the back of the chair, and breathed into her ear as she was performing.

Alumni who play not only mountain dulcimer, but also hammered dulcimer, turned out to welcome new players into the community. Shan also plays harmonica and sings. Dean plays the organ too.

The M AND M School of Dulcimer Instruction produced not only a host of new musicians...but also this attractive program for the ceremony.

Class Motto..........."When you learn, teach. When you get, give." Maya Angelou