About Our Members
Our members have varied musical backgrounds, interests and skills. Most members sing and/or play some traditional instrument and usually specialize in a particular musical era, mode or style, however, musical expertise is not a prerequisite for membership. In fact our members are always willing to demonstrate, or give pointers (perhaps even teach) to those non-performing members who are interested in learning how to play an instrument or improve a beginning or innate musical ability.
Also, there is a good data base of knowledge within the Association of people and places who can assist in musical instruction and/or instrument procurement, repair, or even building one's own, in some cases. Instruments most typical to our monthly sessions and performances are, dulcimer, autoharp, mandolin, old-time four and/or five string banjos, guitar, fiddle, harmonica, flutes and various other early wind and string instruments, mouth bows, Jews harps and home-made rhythm instruments.
How to Become a Member
If you are interested in promoting, playing, preserving, or just generally participating in this kind of wholesome, do-it-your-self music, and enjoy the down-homey, informal, style of socializing, come on down and sit a spell with us at our next meeting. We'd be delighted to have your help and support! Visitors are welcome anytime!
Cost of membership is $10 a year for students, $15 a year for individuals, and $20 a year for family. Members are admitted free to most association events. We meet on the third Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM in the auditorium at the Huntsville Public Library.
Once again. You do NOT have to play an instrument or sing to be a member of HTMA. All you need is an interest in home-style, folk and old-time music. You will find it difficult, however, to resist participating yourself. And, if you do, you'll have found a very supportive group of friends and helpers!