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Grace has been playing Hammered Dulcimer professionally for over ten years, both as a soloist and with her acclaimed band, Seasons. 

  Grace takes on a unique approach to the Hammered Dulcimer by focusing primarily on playing traditional Irish music. Grace has done extensive research to make these tunes sound traditional on her instrument through instruction, listening to Irish records, and going to as many sessions as she can attend.

AWARDS:

Although Grace does enjoy playing a variety of genres, her favorite is Irish music. 

 Grace not only performs professionally as a musician but has also competed and placed in music competitions. Grace placed first at the Mid-Atlantic Fleadh in Miscellaneous Instrument in 2022 and 2018. In 2018, she competed at the All Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda, Ireland. Her competition performance also received gold at the 2020 Chicago eComórtas Ceoil (formerly known as the eFleadh) competition and bronze at the 2021 Chicago eComórtas Ceoil.

MUSIC:

In May of 2022, Grace released her first solo record entitled “Eyre.” The album is primarily traditional Irish and Scottish tunes on the hammered dulcimer. Eyre has received rave reviews and has been featured in magazines including Irish Music Magazine, Dulcimer Players News, and The Irish Echo. Eyre has also had a lot of air time and has been featured on music podcasts and radio stations including Thunder on the Plains,  Irish & Celtic Music Podcast,    Wide is the Door, Ian Lynch’s Fire Draw Near, and many others. 

  

 Along with the Hammered Dulcimer, Grace also plays Piano, Harp, Bodhran, and Tenor Banjo.  

  Although Grace resides and performs in Central Pennsylvania, she has also performed in multiple countries including Ireland, Austria, Italy, Poland, and Israel.

Hammered Dulcimers Grace plays include: