Schedule-at-a-Glance:

Arrive on Sunday for the following:
2-5 p.m. Check-in and Welcome Packet pickup, Residence Hall Lobby
5-6 p.m. Orientation for new participants (Instructor staff will meet at this time, too.)
6-7 p.m. Get-to-know-you Banquet in Blue Ridge Conference Center (non-resident participants and guests purchase tickets on enclosed Registration Form)

Typical Weekday Schedule:
7-8:15 a.m. Breakfast in university dining hall
8:30-10 a.m. Dulcimer skill courses
10-10:30 a.m. Coffee break
10:30-11:30 a.m. Skill courses continued
11:30-1 p.m. Lunch in university dining hall
1-3 p.m. Electives
3-4 p.m. Rest in the residence hall, shop at the Dulcimer Emporium, and/or informal jam (or in whatever order you prefer!)
4-5 p.m. Dulcimer Ensemble or organized jam with a different instructor each day (may also shop or continue resting)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner in the dining hall

7-9 p.m. Evening activities:
Mon. & Wed.: Intimate Concerts in the residence hall (you’ll be prompted about sign-up process at check-in on Sunday)
Tues.: Open Stage (both solos and ensembles welcome; sign- up sheet in Dulcimer Emporium)
Thurs.: Instructors-in-the-Round: Community Concert at The Fine and Performing Arts Center

Friday
7-8:15 a.m. Breakfast in the dining hall
8:30-10 a.m. Dulcimer skill courses
10-10:30 a.m. Coffee break in Coulter Recital Hall lobby
10:30-noon Farewell Assembly in Coulter Recital Hall (including performances by kid’s class, ensemble class, dulcimer raffle, meet the baby dulcimers, and participant superlative awards)
12:15-1 p.m. Final check-out – see you next year!