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The National String Instrument Repair Clinics have provided hands-on experiences for those interested in learning more about string instrument repair for thirty years. In its 31st year, the Clinics have expanded to include repair of fretted instruments in addition to traditional orchestral string instruments, as well as a clinic especially addressing bow repair.
During this intensive five-day clinic, participants work on instruments needing repair under the guidance of skilled repair specialists, Christopher Germain, Charles Pinckney, Duane Wilcox, and Wil Bremer. Although all participants are not necessarily expected to do all of the repair procedures, they will be amazed with how much can be accomplished with our skilled clinicians over a five-day period. The clinicians are extremely flexible and proceed at the pace of the majority. Our instructors are pleased to discuss appropriate class placement prior to enrollment.
Enrollment in each repair track is limited to fifteen. Participants will be accepted in the order of enrollments received. All sessions are based on hands-on instruction, and participants are expected to bring their own projects and tools. Specific equipment lists will be sent upon enrollment.
The Lowell Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus is the setting for all classes, and provides hotel lodging for those desiring housing during the Clinics. The Center is only a block away from beautiful Lake Mendota and Madison's famous State Street, with convenient access to Downtown Madison and the central UW-Madison campus.
The National String Instrument Repair Clinics are sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies and the School of Music.
Instruction is offered in four tracks: Basic/Beginning Repair, Intermediate/Advanced Repair (both for violin, viola, cello, bass), Fretted Instrument Repair, and Bow Repair.
Basic/Beginning Repair presumes minimal or no background - just a desire to learn when a repair is needed and to recognize if a repair is properly done. The class will cover topics from simple instrument adjustments, seam and crack repair, fitting of pegs, bridge, and soundpost.
Intermediate/Advanced Repair provides a thorough overview and more advanced techniques for the most common violin family repair techniques, including proper tool handling and maintenance, gluing, and sound adjustment, as well as instrument set-up techniques, including bridge and soundpost and peg fitting. This track
presumes beginning to intermediate background in instrument repair.
Fretted Instrument Repair presumes no background beyond a basic knowledge of fretted instruments and an interest in their adjustment and repair. However, participants with some prior experience will be accommodated. The class focuses first on evaluation and set up for best playability, then proceeds to basic and intermediate structural repairs. Exact topics covered will depend to some extent on the instruments brought to class, but will include fundamental techniques common to most typical repairs, such as action adjustment, leveling and recrowning frets, replacement of nuts and saddles, bridge resets, and fabrication of replacement bridges. Additional topics will be covered as time and circumstances permit.
Bow Repair covers a range of bow repairs from the most common and simple, to some of the more advanced techniques. Demonstrations include a reliable bow rehairing procedure, stick straightening and re-cambering, cracked stick repair, grip and winding replacement, and eyelet/screw fitting and replacement. Students should bring several bows to work on; group instruction time will be tailored to the students' wishes and needs, with individual consultation as time permits. A tool supply list will be mailed to all who enroll.
The Clinics begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 28 and end at noon on Wednesday, August 1. Classes meet Saturday 1:00-6:00 pm, Sunday-Tuesday 8:30-noon and 1:30-6:00, and Wednesday 8:30 am-noon. Registration begins at 10:00 am on July 28, and participants may begin moving equipment into class spaces after registration.
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Duane Wilcox (Basic/Beginning Repair) is an experienced string repair specialist and a retired public school music teacher, with particular expertise in school and student instruments. He is committed to providing well-adjusted instruments to young players, and is continuously engaged in that endeavor, both in his own repair shop and in teaching others to repair and maintain instruments. This will be Mr. Wilcox's 28th year teaching repair techniques with the National String Instrument Repair Clinics.
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Christopher Germain (Intermediate/Advanced Repair) makes award-winning violins, violas and cellos from his studio in center city Philadelphia. He is the President of The American Federation of Violin and Bowmakers, Inc., and also directs the Stringed Instrument Maker's Workshop at Oberlin College. He's lectured and demonstrated his craft at venues around the world. www.germainviolins.com |
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Charles Pinckney (Bow Repair) owns Charles Pinckney Violins, in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in a string instrument repair and rentals and bow hairing. Previously he worked extensively with Coda Bow in Winona, Minnesota, hairing over 3,000 bows and training personnel. He studied advanced bow repair techniques at the Stringed Instrument Maker's Workshop at Oberlin College. |
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Wil Bremer (Fretted Instrument Repair) has repaired and restored instruments professionally for over 30 years. He is founder and co-owner of Spruce Tree Music and Repair in Madison, Wisconsin, where he has specialized in repair and restoration of both new and vintage stringed instruments since 1980. Mr. Bremer's style and philosophy of repair and restoration stem from an interest in and respect for the original intentions of the builders on whose instruments he works. www.sprucetreemusic.com |
Chelcy Bowles (Program Director) is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Continuing Education in Music at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Bowles directs professional development opportunities for music teachers and performers, the adult continuing education in music program, and the Madison Early Music Festival.
Andrea Bontrager Yoder is the Program Associate for Continuing Studies in Music at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a B.A. in Music from Goshen College (Indiana) and teaches voice lessons in the Madison area.
Participants may earn either university academic credit or Continuing Education Units (CEU) for participation in the NSW String Instrument Repair Clinics. Those not opting for academic credit automatically earn 3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU) at the completion of the program at no extra cost. Those desiring UW-Madison credit may earn one undergraduate or graduate level credit by through participation in one of the clinic tracks. Please see "General Information" for credit fees.
The Clinics are held on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. All classes take place at the Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison, located between Lake Mendota and Madison's famous State Street. Detailed maps will be mailed to all who enroll.
Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport and most major airlines. By car, Madison is approximately 70 minutes from Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport and three hours from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Frequent, reliable, safe, clean, air-conditioned bus service is provided from both airports directly to the UW-Madison campus. Bus service information will be sent upon request.
Those wishing to stay on campus may secure housing in the Lowell Center, which provides private bath, cable TV, in-room coffee makers, telephones with data ports, and complimentary breakfast for lodging guests, as well as a swimming pool and sauna. Rooms are approximately $79.00 per night (single; $89 per night double); housing payment is separate from Clinic enrollment and is paid upon arrival. Participants make their own room reservations with the Lowell Center; reservations should be made by June 20 to assure availability. Be sure to reference the String Repair Clinic when placing your reservation: Phone: 608-256-2621 (toll free 866-301-1753); E-mail: lowell@ecc.uwex.edu; Fax 608-262-5445. Lodging check-in is 3:00 pm on the day of arrival; the desk staff will store luggage until rooms are prepared.
The Lowell Center offers free parking for its hotel guests.
The Clinic enrollment fee is $385. Early bird registration fee is $370 until March 1, 2007. A $70 non-refundable deposit is required to secure enrollment, with the balance due upon arrival. Please note that housing fees and optional academic credit fees are not to be paid at the time of enrollment. Participants desiring credit pay the UW-Madison credit fees of approximately $280 per credit in addition to the Clinic enrollment fee. Please note that credit registration and fee payment are separate procedures from Clinic enrollment. Those desiring credit must complete the UW-Madison Guest Student application process as soon as possible. Please indicate your interest in credit on the Enrollment Form, and detailed credit information, requirements, and registration materials will be mailed to you.
To register for the National String Workshop, please download the registration form and mail or fax with payment to the address printed on the form. If you would like us to send you a brochure including registration form by mail, please contact Andrea Bontrager Yoder. Phone: 608-263-6670 or e-mail: music@dcs.wisc.edu.
Clinic enrollment, housing, parking, or credit registration:
Program Associate Andrea Bontrager Yoder at 608/263-6670 or ayoder@dcs.wisc.edu
Program Director Chelcy Bowles at 608/265-5629 or cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu
Credit requirements:
Academic Director Chelcy Bowles at 608-262-5629 or cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu
The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music offers multiple options in string pedagogy. The String Development degree is an intensive master's degree in string pedagogy and performance, and pedagogy minors and emphases are available at the bachelors, master's and doctoral levels.
For more information on graduate coursework or on the String Development degree, contact:
Dr. Janet Jensen, UW-Madison School of Music, 3561 Humanities Building, 455 N. Park Street, Madison, WI 53706; 608/263-3144; jljense2@facstaff.wisc.edu
The Complete Conductor : June 29 – July 2, 2008
Piano Teachers’ Workshop: June 12 – 14, 2008
Madison Early Music Festival and Workshop: July 12 – 19, 2008
Distance Learning: Learn at your own pace through online music classes or by print correspondence.
Continuing Education in Music Classes: Noncredit classes in the Madison area across a wide variety of musical topics: www.uwmusicclasses.org
Educational Video Series: The resource Clinics on Cassette was developed to supplement private lessons and for use in music classrooms. Ideal for music specialists, classroom teachers, studio teachers, teacher education programs, and self-instruction. Most titles now abailable in DVD format.
Contact Chelcy Bowles at 608-265-5629 or music@dcs.wisc.edu for information on any of these programs.
The Department of Liberal Studies & the Arts is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW-Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
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File last updated: January 2008
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July 28-August 1, 2007