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Moss Memorial Library heralded the holiday season
The Blue Ridge Dulcimer Players performed traditional mountain music and Christmas carols while folks mingled and munched delicious refreshments. The dulcimer players spread their sweet sound with about 15 members at many gatherings. The group is always happy to develop interest in the dulcimer. Anne Bailey, one of the original players, leads the group. Teri Godfirnon selects the music. They play folk tunes, Appalachian music, jigs, country and some classical. Suzanne Paul helps keep track of the music. Each member of the group takes leadership roles occasionally to help with the program. Additionally, Lucy Koles keeps time with the spoons. Weldon Beach is the guitarist. Other members include Mary Mike Keller, Katy and Jim Beno, Nancy Beach, Mary Adele Davis, and Dana Henderson strumming the bowed dulcimer. Judy Hardy plays the autoharp, Rebekah Fralick and Mary Ann Henderson pluck the Appalachian dulcimer.
The dulcimer is very old and evolved from Germany. Court jesters used the instrument to entertain the royalty. Various sizes and shapes were made in Scotland and Ireland, mostly a teardrop design. European immigrants brought the instrument to the United States in the 1800's. It was called the "dulcimer," meaning "sweet sound." The instrument was used in Appalachia to accompany singing at churches and gatherings. But the Blue Ridge Dulcimer Players began in 1988. Three ladies got together to learn to play the instrument. Other people joined the group as it progressed.
The group meets every Monday at 1:00 PM in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church near Blue Ridge, Georgia. The players invite people to visit or join them. For more information, call Anne Bailey at: 706-632-3854.
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