The Louisville Dulcimer Society (LDS) is dedicated to sharing music and friendship and promoting traditional, American, mountain, and Celtic music.

 

The Louisville Dulcimer Society of Louisville, Kentucky has the following goals:

1) Promote traditional folk music and the cultures which produce such music.

2) Promote the education of LDS members and the general public related to the lap dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, and other acoustical folk instruments.

3) Sponsor concerts/workshops for LDS members and the general public related to folk music, folklore, and crafts.

4) Support and sponsor musicians who practice and perform cultural and traditional folklore arts.

 

Any person committed to LDS's purposes will be eligible for membership by paying the annual dues. This membership covers all household members residing at the same address, and entitles those members to receive the monthly LDS newsletter, attend meetings, receive a copy of the LDS music book, and any discounts or offers made available to the membership.

 

In addition to our weekly jams, we sponsor other events as well. See our Calendar of Events for information regarding the events we have.

 

Every year we sponsor the Ohio Valley Gathering. Thanks to all who attended the 2011 event. See you all in Louisville from March 30 to April 1, 2012.

 

You can watch a video of this great event (2011 slide show pending).  You do not want to miss this.

 

The Louisville Dulcimer Society invites players of any instrument (and at any level) that you don't have to plug in to participate in our jams and events. We have mountain (lap) dulcimer, hammer dulcimer, pennywhistle, autoharp, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, and even washtub bass players.

 Our monthly general meetings include a short business meeting, refreshments [pot-luck], jam sessions, and may include concerts and workshops by visiting performers or LDS members. The general meeting usually takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month at 4:00 p.m. The location varies (but is usually at St. Paul's as well) and is announced in the monthly newsletter. Visitors are welcome.

It's only $20 per year for your entire family. With each membership you receive the following benefits:

If you would like to become a member of the Louisville Dulcimer Society, print out and complete this form, and mail it along with a check for $20 to:
P.O. Box 206376
Louisville, KY 40250-6376

 

You can also join at any of the meetings.

If you want the items mailed, there is an additional $5 fee to cover shipping. [Note: only the music, not the binder itself, is included if mailed.]