ODPC
Original Dulcimer Players Club
THE PASSWORD IS CASE-SENSITIVE AND THERE IS A CAPITAL LETTER IN THE PASSWORD.
The Purpose:
The purpose of the Original Dulcimer Players Club is to promote and preserve the art of playing the Hammered Dulcimer. To provide an organization where dulcimer players can exchange information and knowledge regarding the instrument with each other. To provide for workshops, seminars, and concerts. To make this instrument better known to the public. To perpetuate the art of construction and playing this instrument so that the knowledge can be of benefit to future generations.
Original Dulcimer Players Club, Inc.
A Michigan Nonprofit Corporation
New Trustees Elected
At the Fall meeting, September 24, 2011, three trustees were elected: Julie Arnold, Paula Brawdy, and John Kuch. These three represent the members on the board of the ODPC.
Winter ODPC Meeting
Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Senior Citizens Center in Hastings
Additional scheduled meetings:
April 28, 2012 at Trinity UMC in Chesaning
September 29, 2012 at Evart Fairgrounds. Free camping!
Mentoring Program
This program is open to anyone. However, the Board and the committee wish to place an emphasis on encouraging young people to apply. They are looking to create a new generation of hammered dulcimer players.
Each student accepted into the program will be provided a dulcimer to use for a year if an instrument is needed. Each will also be assigned to a mentor who will either provide instruction or will help the student to find a suitable teacher. The mentor will track the progress of the student and will report to the Education Committee Chairman on a regular basis. The mentor will get to know the student during Funfest and will then encourage and support the student throughout the next year.
The number of students to be served will depend on the availability of dulcimers, as well as the number of adults who are willing to serve as mentors.
Applications for both students and mentors are available here:
Prospective students for 2011 will be chosen by the committee. Factors that will impact that decision include the following: A student must demonstrate the desire to learn to play the instrument.
A student must have family support, either a parent or other relative. Those who have a family membership in the ODPC will be given preference for participation.
The student and parent will need to sign a contract assuring proper care of the instrument. A $25 deposit is required that will be refunded at the end of the contract year, as long as the instrument is returned in good condition.
Prospective mentors and teachers will be needed from various geographical areas. Mentors are needed who have demonstrated effective teaching skills and experience with the instrument.
Instruments, teachers and mentors are being solicited for 2011.
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2012 Festival Dates:
Mark Your Calendar
Questions always come in asking how reservations can be made for admission to the festival, the stage shows, camp sites or the workshops, but this festival does not have any reservations. You just show up.
This answer and others are available in the "Frequently asked Question" area.
This Website:
The website has been designed to provide ease of access to the ODPC Members. If you are a member, you'll need the password so you can view the newsletter, the revised bylaws, minutes and reports from the meetings, tunes for the members, and other items in our "password protected" area. These menu items are all marked with an asterisk (*). The passwords are emailed to email members.
NOTE: THE PASSWORD IS CASE-SENSITIVE AND THERE IS A CAPITAL LETTER IN THE PASSWORD.
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