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On November 20, 1982, approximately 12 people attended an informational meeting at the
invitation of Les Slaughter, owner of Whitewater Dulcimer Company at the time. Les had sent 100
flyers to prospective members.
On December 4, 1982, an organizational meeting was held. Robert and Barbara Rowan gave us
our club name. Mary Parker, Bob and Lois Liggett were to develop the Bylaws. Officers were
elected. It was decided that meetings would be held the second Saturday of each month. In June of
1983 and after three moves, the GPDA settled into their present home at Immanuel Baptist Church
in Wichita, Kansas.
Through the years the GPDA has continued to grow. It added two yearly events to its calendar, the
Iron Horse Club Benefit and the Winfield Warm-Up Picnic. Both events attract people from all
parts of the state and nation. The Warm-Up Picnic even attracts international guests.
Eventually the Club began to publish a monthly newsletter called "Strings and Things," to keep
members up to date on GPDA happenings. Later on, the GPDA decided to give a name to its
volunteer ensemble, and so the "Kansas Prairie Strings" was born. Bob Liggett named the
newsletter, and Lois Liggett and Paula Murray put their heads together to come up with the name
for the volunteer performance ensemble. The Kansas Prairie Strings is still available for
performances.
The GPDA is also home to many state, regional and national contest winners, competitors and
champions. We are immensely proud of their accomplishments.
The Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance is especially grateful to our founders who were dedicated to
keeping alive the art of playing Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers, acoustic instruments of all
types and the playing of folk and traditional music.
invitation of Les Slaughter, owner of Whitewater Dulcimer Company at the time. Les had sent 100
flyers to prospective members.
On December 4, 1982, an organizational meeting was held. Robert and Barbara Rowan gave us
our club name. Mary Parker, Bob and Lois Liggett were to develop the Bylaws. Officers were
elected. It was decided that meetings would be held the second Saturday of each month. In June of
1983 and after three moves, the GPDA settled into their present home at Immanuel Baptist Church
in Wichita, Kansas.
Through the years the GPDA has continued to grow. It added two yearly events to its calendar, the
Iron Horse Club Benefit and the Winfield Warm-Up Picnic. Both events attract people from all
parts of the state and nation. The Warm-Up Picnic even attracts international guests.
Eventually the Club began to publish a monthly newsletter called "Strings and Things," to keep
members up to date on GPDA happenings. Later on, the GPDA decided to give a name to its
volunteer ensemble, and so the "Kansas Prairie Strings" was born. Bob Liggett named the
newsletter, and Lois Liggett and Paula Murray put their heads together to come up with the name
for the volunteer performance ensemble. The Kansas Prairie Strings is still available for
performances.
The GPDA is also home to many state, regional and national contest winners, competitors and
champions. We are immensely proud of their accomplishments.
The Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance is especially grateful to our founders who were dedicated to
keeping alive the art of playing Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers, acoustic instruments of all
types and the playing of folk and traditional music.
| Purpose |
The purpose of the Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance, a nonprofit organization, shall be to stimulate
and perpetuate an interest in Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers, folk and traditional music and
other acoustic instruments.
To promote and advance the art and enjoyment of playing Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers,
and other acoustic instruments.
To conduct educational programs and services related to Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers, and
other acoustic instruments.
To foster the preservation and enjoyment of folk and traditional music.
and perpetuate an interest in Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers, folk and traditional music and
other acoustic instruments.
To promote and advance the art and enjoyment of playing Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers,
and other acoustic instruments.
To conduct educational programs and services related to Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers, and
other acoustic instruments.
To foster the preservation and enjoyment of folk and traditional music.
| History |
| History |
| History |
The Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance meets monthly on the second Saturday morning of each month
at the Immanuel Baptist Church located at 1415 S. Topeka in Wichita, Kansas.
The meeting begins at 9:30 AM with a half hour business meeting. At 10:00 we adjourn to
workshops. We currently provide instructional workshops for Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain
Dulcimer, Guitar, Autoharp and other acoustic instruments, whether beginner or advanced. At
11:00 we all meet again for the "Play-Around" during which many members perform. At any given
Play-Around one might hear the Hammered or Mountain Dulcimer, Guitar or Autoharp players
playing the tune they learned that day in their workshops, a terrific Harmonica player, or perhaps an
ensemble of various members.
Occasionally we sponsor different special events from well known performing champions in concert
to Bodhran workshops! All acoustic music players/listeners are welcome. Please bring your
instruments and come join us!
at the Immanuel Baptist Church located at 1415 S. Topeka in Wichita, Kansas.
The meeting begins at 9:30 AM with a half hour business meeting. At 10:00 we adjourn to
workshops. We currently provide instructional workshops for Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain
Dulcimer, Guitar, Autoharp and other acoustic instruments, whether beginner or advanced. At
11:00 we all meet again for the "Play-Around" during which many members perform. At any given
Play-Around one might hear the Hammered or Mountain Dulcimer, Guitar or Autoharp players
playing the tune they learned that day in their workshops, a terrific Harmonica player, or perhaps an
ensemble of various members.
Occasionally we sponsor different special events from well known performing champions in concert
to Bodhran workshops! All acoustic music players/listeners are welcome. Please bring your
instruments and come join us!
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