Saturday Evening ConcertRob BreretonThomasinaDan, Gary, & Megan MacArthur8:00pm, at Memorial Hall on Rt. 9 in Wilmington
CONCERT FEATURED PERFORMERSROB BRERETON - Rob is considered one of the pioneers in contemporary mountain dulcimer playing. His years of studying classical guitar have polished his playing style while his degree in music theory and composition has given him a fresh approach to arranging. Rob was one of the first dulcimer players to arrange extensively in the chromatic 1-3-5, and other alternate tunings. He has taught all levels of dulcimer at most of the major dulcimer festivals across the country. He was one of the organizers of the Housatonic Dulcimer Celebration. His award winning music is featured on his CD, Someone to Watch Over Me. THOMASINA - Thomasina is a internationally recognized mountain dulcimer player, singer and song writer whose performances weave together the best of traditional and contemporary folk music. She touches audiences with a simplicity, humanity, and strength drawn from a deep roots of the folk tradition. Her original and traditional compositions and arrangements appeal to a wide range of audiences. With a Master of Science degree in Education, she uses music and art to help students of all ages discover their own creative abilities. She was one of the organizers of the Housatonic Dulcimer Celebration. Thomasina was included in the Mel Bay Publications "Dulcimer 2000" book, which features solos by the world's bet mountain dulcimer players, and has several CD'S, Holding Back the Night, A Peaceful Storm, Let's Pretend, and December's Hearth. THE MACARTHUR FAMILY - Dan, Gary, & Megan of Marlboro, Vermont are well known throughout the northeast. Their concerts are musical explorations of rural life, adding contemporary compositions to traditional songs. Their rich vocal harmonies are complimented by sensitive accompaniments on Dan's guitar, Gary's fiddle or home-made mandolin, and Megan's acoustic bass which are featured on their CD, Branches on the Family Tree.
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