Fall Music Symposium at Stecoah

Saturday, October 26 – Voice Workshop with Susan Pepper, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Part 1: Voice with Susan Pepper

After this mountain ballad workshop, you’ll have a deeper appreciation of old mountain styles of singing as well as the cultural history behind the music. Ballad singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Susan Pepper is described as “a seasoned singer” with a “celestial upper range” (Oxford American). Pepper is set to release a new album of traditional ballads from Appalachia, and she cherishes the opportunity to pass on these songs to singers of all ages, abilities and experience levels.

Saturday, November 2 – Instrument with Lois Hornbostel, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Part 2: Instrument with Lois Hornbostel    

With just 3 strings and a voice you’ll fall in love with, the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer welcomes a new player with sweet, simple music. Best known for “Dulcimer Weeks” in universities, colleges, and grade schools, Lois Hornbostel is nationally appreciated as one of the most creative and talented players of the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer. She performs and teaches across the country, wins championships, and has written internationally-sold Mel Bay dulcimer instructional books.

Saturday, November 9 – Movement with Linda Block, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Part 3: Movement with Linda Block

Here’s your opportunity to try your hand, I mean “feet,” at flatfoot and clogging on the wooden floors of The Grand Old Stage. Students give high praise to Linda Block for her interactive and varied teaching style. This career educator enjoys passing her life-long passion for dance to her students. All of Linda’s performances and many of her classes are conducted with old-time dance music that evolved in the Appalachian Mountains. Come ready to move: leather-soled lace-up shoes preferred and comfortable, supportive clothing.