After 34 years of music by the side of beautiful Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondack State Park the NDS has ended.

Thanks to the many dulcimer players, fiddlers and singers who made this week of small classes, private lessons, good food and drink, and jamming an experience not to be missed.
 

The buzz about the event was...

"NDS is a quiet spot surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains and lovely Blue Mountain Lake where students have a full week with one teacher to concentrate on tunes and techniques for their chosen instrument. Nutritious suppers, socializing, jamming, concerts and evening exploratory classes are all added bonuses."
-Sandi Balliet, Endicott, NY

"In Blue Mountain, when June rolls around, you know it's Dulcimer time. Although I am not a "participant" in the usual sense, I love our NDS week. The time spent with old, and new friends, listening to quality music, laughing, eating and drinking—it can't be beat!  (plus, after 15 years, I now can hum along with a lot of tunes)!"
-Mary Jo Lang, chef

 

"I thoroughly enjoy the NDS environment and the camaraderie. And I just soak up the special sounds of the music. When I picture Heaven, it is very much like NDS."
-- A.J. Bashore, Danville, PA

The NDS has ended.

Percussion jam on the porch, 2011