Bowker Biography:
Esther Kreek

 

Esther Kreek, a native of Maryland, has been playing the hammered dulcimer for over 20 years. Her music has taken her from Texas to Minnesota, California to Maryland and even to the British Isles. She attends festivals across the United States as a teacher and performer. Dressed in period clothing, Esther presents programs of the Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail and the Westward Movement. She combines history, storytelling and music for schools, churches, museums and historical societies, and teaches music and diary of the Trail for Elderhostel. She also lays music for weddings, parties and other occasions. Esther was founder of the Heartland Dulcimer Camp, held near Parkville, MO, and directed it for nine years. She gave it over to another director so she could pursue other interests. As a performer, Esther truly connects with her audience, from pre-schoolers to senior groups. Her enthusiasm for the music and her creative workshops, inspire not only the students, but the listeners, as well. Esther has six recordings covering a variety of music; traditional, holiday, contemporary and music of the Westward movement. She has self-published a children’s book, ‘Dulcimer for Elspeth.’ It has a CD with narration and music of the dulcimer played by Esther and Sam Rizzetta. Esther is also on the Speakers’ Bureau for the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

Web: www.estherkreek.com
Email: esther@estherkreek.com
Address: Esther Kreek
10308 Metcalf Avenue
PMB 109
Overland Park, KS 66212 USA
Phone: (913) 661-9590