August 20, September 17 and October 15 performances

MEDIA RELEASE__John Jantzen and Wendy Chappell-Dick have given themselves a challenge: to learn 50 songs to celebrate America 250. These selections range from music popular in colonial times up to the Civil War. 

Included in the fifty are songs of immigrants, Native Americans and African American Slaves, as well as hymns and courtin’ tunes, all accompanied by dulcimer, guitar and spoons. Many will recognize songs Pa played on the fiddle in the beloved Little House on the Prairie books. 

The Fifty Songs will be divided into three performances. Part one will be Aug 20, and John and Wendy will be joined by Monica Harnish on fiddle and Jan Wiebe on whistle. Part two will be Sept. 17, and part three Oct. 15. All the concerts will be at 6:30 on the Main Floor of the Bluffton Public Library.