Stephen Siefert
The Friends of Cloudland Canyon will present a concert by the internationally-known mountain dulcimer soloist, Stephen Siefert on Friday, Oct. 4.
Not only an exceptional dulcimer player, Stephen is also an engaging entertainer – you’ll be laughing while you enjoy his toe-tapping music, said organizers.
The concert will take place in the Group Shelter at Cloudland Canyon State Park from 6-7:30 p.m. Cloudland Canyon State Park is at 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road in Rising Fawn, Ga.
Review for Stephen Siefert:
Stephen Seifert's teaching and playing has made him a favorite with dulcimer players all over the country since 1991. In that time, he's been a featured performer at hundreds of dulcimer festivals and other music events including Kentucky Music Week in Bardstown, Ky., Mountain Dulcimer Week in Cullowhee, N.C., the Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, W.V., the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C., the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Ar., Stringalong near Milwaukee, Wi., the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Ks. and The Tono American Music Festival, in Tono, Japan.
Mr. Siefert has been a dulcimer soloist with Orchestra Nashville since 1996 and is featured on their Warner Classical recording of Connie Ellisor and David Schnaufer's Blackberry Winter, a concerto for mountain dulcimer and string orchestra. Mr. Siefert most recently performed this piece with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, and the Montpellier Chamber Orchestra.
Mr. Siefert was adjunct instructor of Mountain Dulcimer with David Schnaufer at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music from 1997 to 2001. He also taught, performed, and recorded with Mr. Schnaufer as a duo throughout the country. Mr. Siefert has authored 10 books, four CDs, and 16 instructional videos.
Cloudland Canyon offers hiking, biking, pond fishing, disc golf, picnicking, camping, and Interpretive Center programs. Come early and take advantage of activities at the park.
Admission to the concert is $15 for adults and $12 for children under 12. There is a $5 per vehicle State Park parking fee. Refreshments will be available for purchase during the concert. All proceeds from the concert will be used for the direct benefit and support of Cloudland Canyon State Park.