The Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers

“Let Us Entertain You”

HOKD has been active in the community since June 28, 1992 entertainment and educational programs at festivals, community functions, schools, organizations, libraries, residential senior homes & centers and other venues in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati areas.

‘Performance donations helps our club with financial responsibilities and to promote history and music of the Appalachian dulcimer. HOKD have given grants & scholarships to private & public schools to educate students about the official State Instruments of Kentucky and who wish to add to the classroom curriculum.  

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  1. Club meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. 6:00. to 8:30 p.m. at Anchor Church, 3126 Riggs Ave, Erlanger, KY 41018

  2. HOKD JAM - All string instruments are welcome

  3. HOKD teaches Beginner and Intermediate level dulcimer classes, 6 classes in January and 6 classes in September

  4. HOKD plans yearly workshops to teach technique and new tunes & is free to the membership.

  5. HOKD provides grants to enable private, public schools (where the Appalachian culture is part of the curriculum) to purchase dulcimers and related supplies.

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HOKD primarily features the Appalachian dulcimer, KENTUCKY STATE INSTRUMENT, (a.k.a. mountain dulcimer, lap dulcimer) Our club “jams” include many traditional instruments like the washtub bass, mandolin, guitar, autoharp, fiddle, recorder, banjo, ukulele and train whistle, just to name a few. Our music library is extensive and includes a variety of old-time, gospel, and traditional folk music and “special themed" programs.

‘Special Memorials’ are accepted and appreciated. These “Special Memorials” received ‘keep alive' the history and music of the Appalachian culture as we promote to young and old alike through community performances and school programs. We are the “Guardians of Music” Memorials’ can be made out to: Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers. Email our President, Mary Ann Krumpelman, makrumpelman05@gmail.com for information on how YOU can donate and keep traditions alive for future generations.

Picture above taken by Elaine Caldwell at Carter Caves.  The dulcimer is one made by the late and beloved HOKD member and luthier, Ed Weiss.