Quakertown Area Dulcimer & Autoharp Society (QUADAS)

What we're about: QuADAS (Quakertown Area Dulcimer & Autoharp Society) is a group of good folks who are interested in learning more about playing the hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer and/or autoharp. We come in all different shapes and sizes and skill levels. Some of us are just starting out on one of these instruments and others of us have been playing for years, but all of us can learn from one another. We typically break up into groups based on our level and instrument with one of our more advanced players, learn some good music and playing technique, and then we all come together for a group jam session. Beginners are welcome to join us!

Where we play: The Zwingli United Church of Christ in Souderton has welcomed us to its community. QuADAS [kwah-dus] is easily accessible from Bucks County, Lehigh County, and Montgomery County in eastern Pennsylvania. We also have members from New Jersey who make the short and scenic trek across the Delaware River. You can find directions here.

When we play: We usually meet on the second and forth Mondays of each month from 7:00 to 9:00PM

Next Meeting: Monday, June 10 at 7 PM.

For our next meeting we are going to work on The Blarney Pilgrim and Give Me Joy in My Heart. We will also resurrect The Ash Grove and work on adding some harmony. Sheet music is available in the Music List.

If you would like to buy a copy of the book our club uses, you can get it here. There are versions with and without a CD.

Sharing our love of music with the community

Events


	On Friday, May 24, 2013, Folk College offers a Mountain Dulcimer Intensive Workshop with Aubrey Atwater. >> Learn Mountain Dulcimer techniques and songs with one of America’s most talented musicians.Then join Aubrey for a full weekend of concerts, workshops & jams at the 2013 Folk College. A fun and friendly weekend of playing and hearing folk music! Held at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA nestled in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of Central Pennsylvania 3 concerts, 68 workshops, 2 coaching sessions, jamming, singing, dancing The link to Folk College is www.folkcollege.com

	French Creek Music Retreat: September 13-15, 2013 >> Save the date for this fun local festival. Philadelphia Area Traditional Music and Dance (PATMAD) is sponsoring an annual acoustic folk music weekend at French Creek state park near Elverson, PA. The park is about an hour from Philly. French Creek Music Retreat is a resurrection of a family folk music festival of old. All acoustic folk instruments are welcome along with the occasional bass guitar and keyboard! We meet in Group Camp 1, which has a large lodge and cabins available that sleep 2 or 4. The camp is reserved for the weekend of Sept. 13-15, 2013 for this event that focuses on acoustic instrumentalists and singers. We can have some great jams with workshops throughout the day and a dance in the evening! The registration fee includes a bed in a 2 or 4 person rustic cabin. Join our Group on Facebook and check out our webpage for more details as they become available.

Check back here often for future dulcimer and autoharp happenings!