Instrument Making Wkshp at 2003 Getaway

Subject: Inst. Making Wkshp 2003 FSGW Getaway
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 09:20 AM

I've emailed the Getaway Registar asking that this be sent to all registered 2003 FSGW Getaway. In the meantime, and for those that may not be pre-registering, I need to have a rough idea of possible attendance and interest in the workshop to plan for supplies, tools, copies, etc. If interested could you post a reply in the thread, PM, or email me at jabunch @ umich . edu (remove blanks). Thanks:

Here is what I plan on doing:

• To start I'll explain some of the types of home made instruments that I and anyone else has, and show how they sound etc. Everyone is encouraged to bring anything that they have already made. I'll try to go over different types, and the basic components of home made instruments.
• Then I hope to have everyone in attendance make at least one simple and quick instrument that can really be played (no rubber band shoe boxes). Candidates are:

o kazoos: I have examples of kazoos made out of a pill bottle, coke can, and bamboo.
    I will encourage experimentation, but probably focus on making bamboo kazoos.
o Ocarinas:
o Bobby pin kalimbas
o Bamboo Slide Whistle
o Stick Dulcimer (the most ambitous)
o Tin-can fiddle (one or two strings)
o Plastic jug fretless banjo

• I'll provide and go over instructions for one or two of them. Then we will then break into groups and go out on the porch and work on building the ones I explained that can be completed within the time slot.

I will also make available the instructions and hopefully the supplies for other more complicated instruments that can be worked on throughout the weekend. These include:

o Tin can banjos
o A plastic basin Ukulele
o Kalimbas from rake tynes
o Bamboo or conduit penny whistles
o Bamboo pan pipes
o Washbasin or tin can kora

Since the workshop requires a certain amount of supplies and tools, I am trying to get a rough estimate of the attendance and interest (no, you don't have to make a decision now, all will be welcome).

Could you please email me at [e-mail] if you think you are anyone in your family may participate in the instrument building workshop? Please include:

o The number of kids that might participate.
o The number of adults that might participate/help.
o Which of the quick and simple instruments that you are most interested in making.

Any other suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Jim Bunch
Aka JAB or Gutbucketeer.

Subject: RE: Instrument Making Wkshp at 2003 Getaway
From: Tinker
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 12:35 PM

Rita asked if I'd co-lead ( read help wherever and however needed) I'm collecting stuff and I'll PM you soon. If you have instruction sheets you can email I could make sure I know what I'm doing ahead of time...BG

Kathy

Subject: RE: Instrument Making Wkshp at 2003 Getaway
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 09 Oct 03 - 08:34 AM

refresh!

Kathy, do you think anyone is interested?

Subject: RE: Instrument Making Wkshp at 2003 Getaway
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 09 Oct 03 - 08:46 AM

I think you'll find people are interested - remember - there are a LOT of attendees who never post on the mudcat -

for myself - interested in the bamboo kazoos and slide whistles.

Subject: RE: Instrument Making Wkshp at 2003 Getaway
From: Tinker
Date: 09 Oct 03 - 11:19 PM

Jim, if I was trying to pack the whole horde to get out of here nexxxt weekend, Mudcat response would be low on the list.

Tinker

Whosedogfoundanotherskunk!!!

Subject: RE: Instrument Making Wkshp at 2003 Getaway
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 12:09 PM

Last minute request for supplies and tools for instrument building:

If anyone has any of the following we would sure appreciate it in the instrument building workshop:

Tools:

Hand drills and bits (or electric).
Small files
Utility knives
Coping saws

Supplies:

Small pieces of scrap hardwood
OLD WORNOUT GUITAR, BANJO, OR DULCIMER STRINGS
Nylon Monofilament fishing line greater than 40lb test
Scrap pieces of Tyvek (used to mosture proof houses, or to mail packages)
Cookie tins
Cigar boxes
Old copper tubing or PVC conduit.
Painters buckets.

Any or all would be appreciated.

JAB