The Pocono Dulcimer Club (PDC) was founded in 1996 by Bob Mallalieu & Norm Williams with a "kick-off workshop by songwriter and Mountain Dulcimer Player Heidi Muller.  The goal of the PDC is to promote the teaching, playing and performing of the Appalachian mountain dulcimer and the hammered dulcimer.  The PDC meets monthly in the East Monroe County Library in Stroudsburg, PA (an ADA accessible facility) and the meetings are free and open to any and all who desire to learn or listen.  All levels of players are welcome, and the PDC makes a special point of encouraging and advising newcomers and beginners.  The PDC has about 70 members, and regularly attracts about 15 to 20 people to each of its meetings. 

 

In addition to the regular meetings, the PDC sponsors two or three “jams” each year.  These are free all day events held at various members’ homes or at area churches, and are open to all members of the club and other musical friends and family members.  The day is spent in music, song and fellowship and includes a potluck supper.

 

On January 25, 2003, the PDC sponsored its first Winter Dulcimer Fest at the Zion United Church of Christ in Stroudsburg.  The event was headlined by Heidi Muller, Heidi & John Cerrigone and A.J. Bashore.  The program was extremely successful: we had hoped for thirty-five workshop participants and had over fifty, and the evening concert filled the church sanctuary to capacity.

 

We have continued to host successful festivals since featuring nationally known artists.  This has been made possible, in part by grants we have received from the Pocono Arts Counsil.  Artist who have been featured include: Tull Glazener and Walt Michael - 2004.  Ken Kolodner and Steven Seifert - 2005 & 2009.  Aubrey Atwater  and Rick Thum -2006.  Don Pedi and “No Strings Attached,” - 2007.  Dan Landrum, Thomasina & Rob Brereton 2008. 

 

On January 15 & 16, 2010 we are holding our 8th Annual Winter Dulcimer Fest featuring Christie Burns (Hammered Dulcimer) & Bing Futch (Mountain Dulcimer).  Please check the Festival Page for updated information on registration, workshop schedules and faculty.