Hidden Harmonies: The Musical Life of Rural Florida 1860-1918
Mar 11, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026
Spots remaining: 13
Full course description
Description
You might assume rural Florida from the Civil War through World War I was culturally and musically isolated. But in reality, it was alive with a fusion of styles, cultures and creativity woven into a rich tapestry of sound. We'll explore some of those musical traditions, their histories, stories and enduring influence on today's music. Many will be brought to life on the mountain dulcimer, a sweet-sounding American folk instrument.
Date(s)March 11 - March 18, 2026
Class Time(s)Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Karen Brown-Blonigen
Karen Brown-Blonigen has been playing the mountain dulcimer since 2006. She performs as "Granny and her Dulcimers: Songs of the Mountains and Beyond" and is a performing docent for the Cracker Country Museum and the Florida Pioneer Museum.
LocationBlue Palms Village at Fletcher
# of Meeting(s)2
Notes
This is a face-to-face class.
Weekly - Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM; 2 sessions starting 3/11/2026, ending 3/18/2026 (New lessons are released None specified)