Be a Volunteer
Just check off the “Volunteer” space on the Registration Form. You’ll help your teachers by doing such things as tending sales tables at the Dulcimer Emporium
or other opportunities that might arise. The work is “non-hazardous” and fun.We’ll schedule your times so they won’t interfere with your classes.

Sunday Get-Acquainted Banquet -- Located in the Conference Center of the Residence Hall!
6 p.m., July 15, Blue Ridge Hall Conference Room. A sumptuous buffet banquet awaits you as you dine with faculty and other participants. The banquet will be
followed by Folk Dance Mixers and Contra dances. If you are not staying on campus, or if you want to bring a guest, you need to purchase your tickets for $16.

New Intimate Evening Concerts
Multiple concerts will take place each evening Monday-Wednesday in the meeting areas throughout the residence hall. The idea is to allow participants to get “up close and personal” with their favorite instructor/performer in small intimate settings perhaps allowing for short Q & A sessions. A sign-up process will be available at check-in when you arrive on Sunday. You’ll perhaps be able to hear your favorite performer more than once throughout the week!

Daytime and Evening Jam Sessions and more
This year we are offering fewer organized jams but allowing for time to be spontaneous with your friends who want to play music with you. During the late afternoons each day, anyone who wishes will have the option of starting their own informal jam in residence hall meeting areas, provided they are not being used for a class. There will also be opportunities to join an informal jam each evening after the concerts have ended lead by our resident "Master of the Jam" Jim Miller.

New Showcase Concert Venue
The Thursday evening public concert will feature our core instructors on-stage at the same time performing some of their most popular arrangements “in-the-round.” This format will allow for more music to be heard and less time in setting the stage between performers. This year’s performance will be held in the new state-of-the-art Fine and Performing Arts Center on the WCU campus. Experience outstanding art in an unforgettable location.

New Marketplace
This year the Dulcimer Emporium (formerly the Dulcimer Marketplace) will be conveniently housed inside Blue Ridge Hall. This will allow the Emporium to be open and staffed during more assessable and flexible hours including the evening hours while you’re in the residence hall. The general public is welcome in addition to all Dulcimer Week participants. A host of vendors is expected to display their products along with instructor’s books and CDs. If you are interested in being a vendor, limited space is available on a first come-first serve basis and is restricted to dulcimer related products. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Larry Conger at tndulciman@aol.com or call 731-644-3110.

Dulcimer Raffle
A dulcimer has been graciously donated by Jim and Betty Woods of McSpadden Mountain Dulcimers in Mountain View, Arkansas for the purpose of a raffle. Everyone who enters the raffle will have an opportunity to win this beautiful instrument with all the proceeds going to fund future Dulcimer U scholarships.

Is There a Doctor in the House?
Yes, once again this year we will have an expert repair person on call to assist you with any dulcimer repairs or upgrades that you might require. Gary Sager will be available each day to change strings, add frets or strap buttons, repair tuners or set the action on your dulcimer. Just drop by Gary's booth in the Dulcimer Emporium to discuss your needs and make arrangements to have the work done.

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credits
CEUs are available when you attend WCU Mountain Dulcimer Week. Interested teachers should contact their local school board for prior approval for Teacher Certificate Renewal Credit. Contact Bobby Hensley at WCU for details and sign up on the registration form.