Dulcimer Day
Dulcimer Day
April 11, 2026 - 9am-3pm
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_Flyer2- Dulcimer Day- Schedule & Participants.pdfVisit your legislators!
Share your story about the value of arts education!
If you are able to meet with an elected official let us know!
Please complete the google form following the visit.
Tap for tips for a successful visit.
Tips for a successful legislator visit:
Plan ahead!
Contact your legislator and arrange a meeting time that fits the obligations of your Fine Arts Education Day activities.
Tell your story! Each time one of our decision-makers learns about the hard work of your students and their teachers, we build a bridge that can support arts-friendly future decisions.
If you have a specific "ask" prepare a document (letter, note, card, flyer) and leave it with them.
Suggested asks:
Restore core funding of $10.1M to the Missouri Arts Council,
Restore funding of $1M for MO Humanities
Fully fund the Missouri Academies for $1.1M to eliminate economic barriers for students with limited financial means. (MO Academies of MO Scholars Academy and MO Fine Arts Academy share a line item in the state budget)
Take a picture of the legislator with members of your group.
Thank them for their service and their time. Handing them a few student generated notes are also helpful.
Let the Alliance know about your visit using this form.
You can also access the elected official visit form throught the QR code below.
Participants: Contact your legislators directly to make an appointment.
Meet the performers
Meet the performers
Rick Thum
Nationally acclaimed Hammer Dulcimer recording artist, performer and instructor
learn more about Rick
Rick Thum bio info
Ilace Mears
2016 National Hammer Dulcimer Champion
learn more about Ilace
Ilace Mears bio info
David Wilson
2023 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion Hammer Dulcimer
learn more about David
David Wilson bio info
Mickey Sweeney
2023 National Hammer Dulcimer Champion
learn more about Mickey
Mickey Sweeney bio info
Susan and Bill McFarland
Award Winning Mountain Dulcimists
learn more about Susan and Bill
McFarland's bio info
Susana Baker
2024 Hammer Dulcimer Champion
learn more about David
Susana Baker bio info
Cliff White
Award Winning Hammer Dulcimist
learn more about Cliff
Cliff White bio info
1:00pm – 2:20pm Dulcimer Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . Leader: Rick Thum
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Tips for Entering the Capitol Building
Tips for Entering the Capitol Building
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Access additional parking and shuttle information.
Guests at the Capitol enter the building through the security checkpoint at the "Carriage Entrance" under the south steps, which can be accessed from the sidewalks at the southeast and southwest corners of the building. Entrances are staffed by Missouri Capitol Police utilizing both magnetometers and X-ray conveyors for security screening. These public entrances are also used by school groups, contract employees, special guests, members of the media and others. Learn more about Capitol security here.
(If you climb all the south stairs, you will have a great view, but you will be unable to enter the building from that location.)
Access additional parking and shuttle information.
Note: Busses are have specific unloading, parking and loading locations at the request of Capitol Facilities and Capitol Police.
See Bus Information for more details.
Vehicle Parking Information
Vehicle Parking Information
Street parking is often readily available in and near the Capitol Complex on weekends. The city's interactive parking map provides more detail.
Special arrangements have also been made to allow us to utilize a parking lot Southeast of the capitol building near St. Peter's Catholic Church marked in red on the diagram below.
Access a map to Jefferson City's street and metered parking lots.
Instrument Storage info
Instrument Storage info
We've made arrangements for temporary instrument storage for those who wish to use it during the morning performances. Volunteers will be on hand to help retrieve instruments for the jam session if desired.
Getting around the Capitol
Getting around the Capitol
This diagram outlines the locations you'll encounter on your visit.
The entrance and security Checkpoint
The Rotunda is straight ahead and in the center of the building.
The temporary instrument storage is at the far west side of the building on the first floor.
Click to learn more about the activities and opportunities around the Capitol.
Experience the art and architecture of the Capitol building!
Tour the Capitol and Visit the museum
A visit to Missouri's Capitol provides opportunities for exploring a variety of aspects of the building an Capitol Complex area. Check out the "Enhance your visit" page for more information. Note: Not all areas are open to the public on weekends. Check with your legislature
You can also...
View the Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit!
Thanks for celebrating Dulcimer Day with us!
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