Sugar River Dulcimers Create Weekly Music Community

A welcoming adult music group meets Wednesdays in New Glarus, offering free access to instruments, lessons, and a shared love of the mountain dulcimer.

Sugar River Dulcimers Create Weekly Music Community

On Wednesday mornings in New Glarus, the sound of strings drifting through the Village Hall community room tells a quiet story of creativity, curiosity, and community.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday, the Sugar River Dulcimers gather to practice playing the mountain dulcimer, a traditional American folk instrument known for its warm, approachable sound. The group is open to adults of all skill levels, including those who have never played an instrument before.

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