Event Schedule
1. New Mexico Dulcimer Association Club Jams
Come play music with us! The New Mexico Dulcimer Association started a club jam 08/19/2023 for mountain and hammered dulcimers, as well as other acoustic instruments. Together, we’ll enjoy playing our favorites and learning new songs. All skill levels welcome, and anyone interested in dulcimers is encouraged to come and experience these instruments first-hand. Some instrument loaners will be available.
| Dates: | 3rd Saturday of each month (ex. 01/20/2024) |
| Time: | 3:00pm-4:30pm |
| Where: | Erna Fergusson Public Library, 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM |
Club jam book (music notation, mountain dulcimer TAB, chords, playing tips - printed and bound in 3-ring binder) is available at your first club meeting for $10.00 to cover our costs if you want to take it with you.
Tune additions for players' existing jam books: (updated tune list is included as first page)
2023.09.16 tune additions
2023.10.16 tune additions
2023.11.13 tune additions
2024.01.17 tune additions
2024.03.16 tune additions
2024.06.13 tune additions
2024.08.14 tune additions
2024.09.21 tune additions
2024.11.13 tune additions
For more information, contact Irma Reeder
2. Sandia Mountain Dulcimers mini-concerts/demonstrations
Sandia Mountain Dulcimers
Irma Reeder created this program not only to give her students an opportunity for learning presentation skills outside the classroom, but also to promote mountain dulcimers in the community. Sandia Mountain Dulcimers is joined by Scott Reeder who demonstrates the unique beauty of the hammered dulcimer (ScottandIrmaMusic.com).
Search for "dulcimer" at the Albuquerque Public Library's events calendar for event details.
| Jan 06 | 2:00pm | Central and Unser Library |
| Feb 24 | 2:00pm | Lomas Tramway Library |
| Apr 06 | 2:00pm | Tony Hillerman Library |
| Jun 08 | 3:00pm | Special Collections Library |
| Jul 13 | 1:30pm | Juan Tabo Library |
| Aug 10 | 3:00pm | South Broadway Library |
| Oct 12 | 3:00pm | Los Griegos Library |
| Nov 16 | 3:00pm | Erna Fergusson Library |
| Dec 07 | 2:00pm | East Mountains Library |
| Dec 14 | 3:00pm | International District Library (special holiday concert) |
3. Dulcimer Workshops and Concerts
We will be listing 1-day events here as they are scheduled. To Register for an event, contact Irma Reeder (Association President) at
(Note - you'll have to type in the e-address as you see it here, we've obscured it to limit spamming)
Unless stated otherwise, workshops and concerts will be held at our Venue.
Workshop Skill Levels - Click here for
Skill Level FAQs. Regardless of your skill level, you can attend any workshops you want. Beginners can always learn something in an advanced workshop, same thing the other way around. We encourage you to take what you're interested in! Please note workshops will be taught at the advertised skill level.
August 1, 2024 (Thursday)
Mountain Dulcimer Workshops & Concert
Joe Collins
Joe Collins (Shelby, NC) - See bio here. Playing mountain dulcimer since the late 1970s, Joe took first place in the National Mountain Dulcimer Championship in 2007. He has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and instructional material for decades.
Activities will be held at our Venue in Albuquerque. Click here for the event schedule and workshop descriptions.
Prices: $25 one workshop, $35 two workshops, $45 three workshops, $5 concert; $50 for all activities (cash or check paid to the New Mexico Dulcimer Association, no credit cards).
You'll pay at the event. Please help us with planning by registering with our Association President, Irma Reeder
(More events to be announced)