The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is a fretted stringed instrument of the zither family. The mountain dulcimer was “born” in the Appalachian Mountains in the early 1800s. It was, and remains, a major contributor to the development and spread of traditional music of the Southern Appalachians.
The Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra is a group of 18 Appalachian mountain dulcimer players. Come hear the group play a varied program that includes music from many classical periods, as well popular and traditional music.
There will be two free performances at the libraries in May: