A Sheldon Theater Old-Time Christmas, St Louis, MO
Dec
12
7:00 PM19:00

A Sheldon Theater Old-Time Christmas, St Louis, MO

Celebrate the season with an extra cup of holiday cheer and sparkling, live folk music that captures the Christmas spirit like none other!  This fan-favorite will warm your hearts, get your toes tapping, and become a new family tradition.  Led by world-renowned hammered dulcimer player, Rick Thum, and featuring some of St. Louis' favorite musicians:

 

Rick Thum: Hammered Dulcimer, Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Bob Born: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals 

Kristen Ashley Linton: Vocals

Rinn Netherton:  Fiddle, Mandolin, Piano 

Vince Corkery: Upright Bass

Tim Woestendiek:  Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals

Lashandra Woestendiek: Cello

 

Location: The Sheldon Theater

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024

Showtime:  7:00 - 9:00PM

Tickets:  $20 each available through Metrotix or at thesheldon.org

 Click here for tickets

 A Notes From Home Concert

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Workshop at Bob's Barn, Lake Odessa, MI
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

Workshop at Bob's Barn, Lake Odessa, MI

Greetings!!!   Exciting News!    Rick Thum is doing a day of Hammered Dulcimer workshops  In Lake Odessa Michigan at Bob’s Barn, 1417 Johnson St., Lake Odessa, MI

He has crafted a workshop which describes many of the suggestions you sent to me.   It will help beginners and is designed to teach you to play with syncopation, and many techniques that bring you beyond just playing the melody!!!    Here is the description from Rick:

Rick:

I have a way of playing fiddle tunes and other songs that lets me know what notes to use as embellishments.  You will learn this technique and how to use it in several different ways.  You will also learn how to use scales and blind runs both in straight rhythm and syncopated.  This is user friendly at all levels of playing ability.  After learning these techniques we will learn a fiddle tune that you can try out your new skills on.  This will be a fun day with lots of playing.  

Class on technique will be in the morning 10am -12:30pm.  Cost $25

Lunch will be potluck.!!!      Please bring a dish to feed 25 or so.  12:30- 1:30pm

Class on learning a tune and applying the mornings technique 1:30-4pm  Cost $25  (after learning the tune you will not be able to keep up if you did not attend the morning class)

Cost for the entire day $50 !!! Sign up at the door.

Payment prefer check or cash, and credit card as well is accepted.

Hope to see you soon:

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A to Z, Evart, MI July 15, 16 & 17, 2024
Jul
15
to Jul 17

A to Z, Evart, MI July 15, 16 & 17, 2024

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A to Z Basics:  This is my original A to Z class.  This class will start you on your journey to taking your playing to the next level.  You will get all of the information to start using your entire dulcimer.  This class will teach both music readers and non-readers to be able to play and use your entire  dulcimer very freely.  This class teaches the mechanics of music on your hammered dulcimer. Click here to sign up.

Yes we are having it and yes at the same location. The class size is limited so sign up right away. Hope to see you there.

Date: This year it will be held on July 15 – 17, 2024 (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)
Location: Evart, Michigan, Evart United Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St.

Time of Class: 9 to 12 noon, 1 to 4p.m. and  4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Class stops at 4pm on Wednesday.
Cost: $250 for all three days.

Limited Seating-Pre-registration Required to insure your place in the class.

To Pre-register Just click Add to Cart and checkout and you will be registered and paid. You can pay by check, by sending by postal mail with your name, address, phone #, and email address and mail it to 6710 Twin River Rd., Eureka, MO 63025



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Beyond A to Z, Evart, MI July 11, 12, 2024
Jul
11
to Jul 12

Beyond A to Z, Evart, MI July 11, 12, 2024

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This is the fourth year of my class called “Beyond A to Z”.  It is intended for those of you who have taken the A to Z class and need to go further with it.  This class will be a lot of hands on playing.  We will take all of the techniques that were taught and put them into your hands by playing, playing and playing. You must have taken the A to Z and have a good grip on my chord positions.  We will be using them in all of their variations and exploring the many ways to approach them.  This is a class for those willing to take a challenge and make it happen.  Lots of trial and error expected with lots of growth and fun.  We will be learning to get more expression and feeling into your music. Click here to sign up.

Yes we are having it and yes at the same location.
Location: Evart, Michigan, Evart United Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St.
Date: This year it will be held on July 11& 12, 2024 (Thursday & Friday)

Time of Class: 9 to 12 noon, 1 to 4p.m. and  4:30 to 6:00 p.m. first two days, ending at 4pm. on Wednesday.
Cost: $185 for both days.

Limited Seating-Pre-registration Required to insure your place in the class.

To Pre-register Just click Add to Cart and checkout and you will be registered and paid. You can pay by check, by sending by postal mail with your name, address, phone #, and email address and mail it to 6710 Twin River Rd., Eureka, MO 63025



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May
17
to May 18

A to Z Two Day Workshop, Racine, WI

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I will be teaching a two day A to Z workshop in Racine, WI. The fee is $180. Seating is limited so sign up early to be assured a place in the class. The class location is Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4360 6 mile Rd, Caledonia, WI. We will work 9am-4 pm both days with a jam session on Friday evening. It should be a lot of fun. Click Here to sign up or to get more information.

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A to Z Townsend, Tn March 7, 8 & 9, 2024
Mar
7
to Mar 9

A to Z Townsend, Tn March 7, 8 & 9, 2024

A to Z is for those students who want to learn the skills needed to play and embellish music to a higher level. The material is presented in the order that you need to learn these skills. We will work on the theory and the ways to incorporate it, and how to practice it. This is a fun yet very intensive workshop for all levels. You will improve your playing or I will refund your money.

Date: This year it will be held on March 7, 8 & 9, 2024 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Location: Bethel Baptist Church, 132 Bethel Church Rd., Townsend, TN 37882

Time of Class: 9 to 12 noon, 1 to 4p.m. for 3 consecutive days, a learning jam on Thursday 4:30 – 6pm. and a Seifert & Thum concert on Friday from 5 – 6pm. Class ends at 4pm on Saturday.
Cost: $250 for all three days.

Limited Seating-Pre-registration Required to insure your place in the class.

To Pre-register Just Click Here and checkout and you will be registered and paid. You can pay by check, by sending by postal mail with your name, address, phone #, and email address and mail it to Rick Thum, 6710 Twin River Rd., Eureka, MO 63025

Hotel Discount The Highland Manor Inn is offering a reduced rate. You must tell them you are part of the A to Z class to get this discount. www.highlandmanor.com 865-448-2211

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A to Z Hammered Dulcimer 12th year Mt. Dora, FL
Feb
12
to Feb 15

A to Z Hammered Dulcimer 12th year Mt. Dora, FL

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Intensive training workshop on all levels for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

Location: Congregational Church of Mt. Dora, 650 N. Donnelly St., Mt Dora, FL

Date: (Monday - Wednesday) February 12-14, 2024 for those taking for the first time.
(Tuesday - Thursday) February 13-15, 2024 for those returning and moving forward.

Time of Class: 9am to 12 noon, 1pm to 4pm daily and 4:30pm to 6pm Monday and Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday class ends at 4pm.

Cost: $250 for three days of workshop. Click Here to sign up.

Limited seating- Register early to ensure your place in class. Bring your audio recorder for future reference. No video allowed.

Contact Rick Thum if you have questions 314-406-0690 Click Here to sign up.

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Seifert & Thum Concert
Feb
11
3:00 PM15:00

Seifert & Thum Concert

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Rick Thum and Stephen Seifert will once again be joining up to do a concert. Come join us for a fun afternoon of good music in a great space. Who says hammered and mountain dulcimers don't play together well? With these two guys they go great together. Tickets $20 at the door, or Click Here to purchase now. Come have a great afternoon with us.

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Dec
9
8:00 PM20:00

Candlelight Christmas Concert, First Missouri State Capital

Rick Thum, Bob Born and Kristen Linton will be in concert in the First State Capital Building located at: 200 S Main St, St Charles, MO 63301. This is an all acoustic concert by candle light in a very historic landmark building in St. Charles, MO. A very intimate evening in a wonderful setting.

For more information call 636-940-3322 or Click Here

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Aug
4
to Aug 7

Gateway Dulcimer Festival

Back at the new location again this year. 319 Fountains Parkwy, Fairview Heights, IL. Click Here for more information as it becomes available.

Rick will be vending, teaching workshops, leading jams and doing a concert. The festival ends with a gospel sing on Sunday morning to send you on your way safely back home. A great weekend festival.

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Jun
12
to Jun 18

Kaufman Kamp Old Time and Traditional Week June 12-18, 2022

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Rick will be once again teaching at the Steve Kaufman Kamp for Old-Time week. This year we will focus on old-timey repertoire. We will learn a new song each day while also learning how to make the song interesting and fun to play. This is a great camp with lots of good jamming and fun programing. Hope to see you there. Click Here to register or get more info.

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Aug
28
to Aug 30

Quarantune Virtual dulcimer Festival

I will be teaching ten workshops, five on Friday and five on Saturday. They are all already sold out. Thank you for signing up.

I will be in concert on Saturday Aug. 29 at 9:48 Eastern Standard Time.

The concert starts on Friday Aug.28 at 7:36 EST.

The cost to watch the concerts is $25 for all three days of concerts. What a bargain!

Here is a link to purchase concert tickets Click Here

It should be a great time, hope to see you there.

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Jul
30
to Aug 1

Gateway Dulcimer Festival: Cancelled due to virus

Cancelled due to virus. New location this year. 319 Fountains Parkwy, Fairview Heights, IL. Click Here for more information as it becomes available.

Rick will be vending, teaching workshops, leading jams and doing a concert. The festival ends with a gospel sing on Sunday morning to send you on your way safely back home. A great weekend festival.

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Jul
13
to Jul 16

A to Z Evart, MI Yes we are having it!

I will be teaching my A to Z class again this year at Evart, MI. I am doing four days for the same price as the three days. Instruction taught in a way that helps you master your instrument. Click Here for more information or to sign up. We have a lot of fun and get a lot of learning done. The Unfest will be happening at the Fair Grounds during the Funfest dates. Hope to see you there.

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