Anne Lough
Anne Lough is an internationally known traditional musician with over thirty five years’ experience in performance and education. With a Music Education Degree from Murray State University Murray, KY and a Masters of Music Education Degree from Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, Anne now devotes her time to festivals, workshops, performances, Road Scholar classes and school residencies.
Anne brings to the stage, school or workshop the finest of traditional music. Her sincerity, enthusiasm and love for the music she presents, combined with dedication to preserving and sharing our cultural heritage, brings joy and warmth to all her audiences. Anne’s performances delight and inspire all ages, from preschool children to senior citizens. Equally at home on the mountain and hammered dulcimer, autoharp and guitar her educational programs and performances range from traditional music and folk songs to shaped note singing, classical and American popular music, folk dance traditions, storytelling, folklore and cultural history.
In addition to being a frequent instructor of mountain and hammered dulcimer since 1991 at the prestigious John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, Anne has taught at major festivals and workshops throughout the country, in Ireland, the British Isles and Belgium. Excellence as a performer, her artistic interpretation, sensitive playing style, versatility, creative arranging and skill as an instructor have earned her international acclaim and bring a rare and unique quality to every performance.