Summer Workshopswith world-renowned masters

Lynn Hannings Philip KassFrancis MorrisGeorge RubinoJay VandeKoppleMarilyn WallinPaul Wiessmeyer

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Bow RehairingOffered twice June 18-22 and June 25-29 Instructor Lynn Hannings Teaching Assistant Amanda Kapousouz

Bow Repair IJuly 2-6 | Instructor Lynn Hannings Teaching Assistant Amanda Kapousouz

Bow Making With A Focus On Historical PreservationOffered twice July 9-13 and July 16-20Instructor Lynn Hannings Teaching Assistant Mike Brough

Bow Repair II amp Tool MakingJune 25-29 | Instructor George Rubino Teaching Assistant Kevin Curry

Frog amp Button MakingOffered twice July 2-6 and July 9-13 Instructor George Rubino Teaching Assistant Kevin Curry

Bow FinishingJuly 16-20 | Instructor George Rubino Teaching Assistant Kevin Curry

Basic Violin Set-Up I amp Tool UseJune 18-22 | Instructor Francis Morris Teaching Assistant Mike Daddona

Set -Up II Adjustment amp Basic RepairsJune 25-29 | Instructor Paul Wiessmeyer Teaching Assistant Randy Kellogg

Intermediate Violin Repair amp Sound AdjustmentsJuly 2-6 | Instructor Paul Wiessmeyer Teaching Assistant Randy Kellogg

NEW Cello Set-Up amp Tonal AdjustmentsJuly 9-13 | Instructor Paul Wiessmeyer Teaching Assistant Randy Kellogg

Violin amp Viola BuildingOffered twice July 9-13 and July 16-20 NEW Instructor Marilyn Wallin Teaching Assistant Claire Curtis

NEW Bass Set-UpJuly 16-20 | NEW Instructor Jay VandeKopple Teaching Assistant Keiran OrsquoHara

Plus three FREE workshops

Tool Sharpening WorkshopOffered twice June 17 and June 24 June 17 - Teaching Assistant Mike Daddona June 24 - Teaching Assistant Randy Kellogg

Starting a Small Business in Instrument RepairJuly 17 | Instructor Richard Grogan PhD

And FREE lecture series for 2018 Violin Institute participants

A Brief Overview of Violin Making since its Origins into the 20th CenturyTentative Dates July 14-15 Guest Speaker Philip Kass

Register early to save your spaceNew Instructors and New Programs

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Who May AttendRepair shop employees string instrument teachers musicians and professionals from any background with a passion for woodworking and music looking for a second career as a source of income or to study the craft All levels of experience will learn the trade from our accessible and knowledgeable instructors You must be 18 years or older to attend

Institute LocationWorkshops take place at Putnam Hall on the University campus UNH is located on 156 wooded acres in Durham New Hampshire and is a 90-minute drive from Boston Massachusetts 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 40 miles from the foothills of the White Mountains National Forest The historic seacoast town of Portsmouth is 10 miles east of Durham

Transportation to the Institute Limousine and bus services are available from either Bostonrsquos Logan International Airport or from Manchester (NH) Airport The AMTRAK train runs service from Boston MA to UNH in Durham NH

How to RegisterONLINE The UNH Violin Craftsmanship Institute registration system prompts you to create your own student login

and password It is important to save your user name and password so that you may register for future events and view a historical record of your participation If you attended in 2017 register using the same user name and password Visit the web site trainingunheduviolinPull down the ldquoenroll nowrdquo menu for each section by clicking on the + sign Add one or more workshops to your cart Check out and pay using a credit card

PHONE Call (603) 862-7380 Download the brochure in advance of your call

MAIL Download the brochure complete the registration form and mail along with

full payment or a $100 deposit for each week you plan to attend to UNH Violin Craftsmanship Institute Room G50 11 Garrison Avenue Durham NH 03824

FAX Fax the registration form and credit card info to (603) 862-7381

Tuition Discounts amp Related CostsTuition is $1025 per week with a 5 discounts applied for multiple weeks To qualify for multiple week discounts register and check out for multiple weeks in one registration session Use code VI-Multi at check out

Policies and Important InformationFull Payment or a Deposit To reserve your space in a workshop you must make either full payment or a $100 deposit per week of instruction at the time of registration The deposit is non-refundable see ldquoRefund Policyrdquo on page 4

Space is limited in each workshop - REGISTER EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPACEREGISTER ONLINE

trainingunheduviolin

General Information

UNH VIOLIN CRAFTSMANSHIP INSTITUTE 2018 TRAININGUNHEDU | PAGE 3

Who May AttendRepair shop employees string instrument teachers musicians and professionals from any background with a passion for woodworking and music looking for a second career as a source of income or to study the craft All levels of experience will learn the trade from our accessible and knowledgeable instructors You must be 18 years or older to attend

Institute LocationWorkshops take place at Putnam Hall on the University campus UNH is located on 156 wooded acres in Durham New Hampshire and is a 90-minute drive from Boston Massachusetts 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 40 miles from the foothills of the White Mountains National Forest The historic seacoast town of Portsmouth is 10 miles east of Durham

Transportation to the Institute Limousine and bus services are available from either Bostonrsquos Logan International Airport or from Manchester (NH) Airport The AMTRAK train runs service from Boston MA to UNH in Durham NH

How to RegisterONLINE The UNH Violin Craftsmanship Institute registration system prompts you to create your own student login

and password It is important to save your user name and password so that you may register for future events and view a historical record of your participation If you attended in 2017 register using the same user name and password Visit the web site trainingunheduviolinPull down the ldquoenroll nowrdquo menu for each section by clicking on the + sign Add one or more workshops to your cart Check out and pay using a credit card

PHONE Call (603) 862-7380 Download the brochure in advance of your call

MAIL Download the brochure complete the registration form and mail along with

full payment or a $100 deposit for each week you plan to attend to UNH Violin Craftsmanship Institute Room G50 11 Garrison Avenue Durham NH 03824

FAX Fax the registration form and credit card info to (603) 862-7381

Tuition Discounts amp Related CostsTuition is $1025 per week with a 5 discounts applied for multiple weeks To qualify for multiple week discounts register and check out for multiple weeks in one registration session Use code VI-Multi at check out

Policies and Important InformationFull Payment or a Deposit To reserve your space in a workshop you must make either full payment or a $100 deposit per week of instruction at the time of registration The deposit is non-refundable see ldquoRefund Policyrdquo on page 4

Space is limited in each workshop - REGISTER EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPACEREGISTER ONLINE

trainingunheduviolin

General Information

UNH VIOLIN CRAFTSMANSHIP INSTITUTE 2018 TRAININGUNHEDU | PAGE 4

Housing amp Meals Separate from TuitionHousing and meals are not included in the tuition It is the participantrsquos responsibility to arrange housing and meals A majority of participants stay on-campus On-campus air-conditioned housing including breakfast is available for an extra charge at a reasonable rate Participants who choose to stay on campus must register with the University Conference Office Call (603) 862-0863 or (603) 862-1900 for housing reservations You will find information and a reservation form on our web site under ldquoTravel amp Site Informationrdquo Scroll down to ldquoRoom and Boardrdquo download the housing forms and follow the procedures and deadlines outlined

Final Payment DeadlinesRegistration and full payment deadline is May 1 2018 for all workshops If you do not make the full payment by the due date 1) You will be charged an administrative late fee of $50 and 2) If others are on the waiting list you may lose your place in the program and forfeit your depositThis policy has been adopted in fairness to students on waiting lists All participants must be registered and paid in full before attending the first day of class Walk-ins are NOT ACCEPTED

US CurrencyAll deposits tuition registration fee and payments to housing if any are payable only in US currency by credit card or by checks in US funds

Refund PolicyThe $100 per week tuition deposit is non-refundable Tuition refunds less the $100 per week deposit will be given if written cancellation is received by May 1 2018 No tuition refunds will be made after May 1Please check with the University Conference Office at (603) 862-1900 for their housing refund policies

Responsibility ClauseThe Violin Craftsmanship Institute is located in the State of New Hampshire and is subject to New Hampshire law The terms and conditions of the Institute shall be enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire and all Agreements relating to the Institute are deemed to have been made in the State of New Hampshire In the event of litigation regarding the terms and conditions of the Institute the parties expressly submit to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in New Hampshire All attendees must adhere to UNH rules Institute rules and University Conference Office policies A signed participant waiver is required for attendance

For More InformationEMAIL luthiersunhedu PHONE (603) 862-7380 MAIL Violin Institute UNH Professional Development and Training Room G50 11 Garrison Avenue Durham NH 03824

Campus Housing amp MealsEMAIL conferencesunhedu PHONE (603) 862-0863 or (603) 862-1900 MAIL University Conference Office Stillings Hall 20 Ballard Street Durham NH 03824

LY

NN HANNINGS FR

ANCIS MORRIS

GEORGE RUBINO

JAY VANDEKOPPLE

M

ARILYN WALLIN

PA

UL WIESSMEYER

PHILIP KASS

PLEASE NOTE Audio andor video recordings

of Institute classes are not permitted

Distinguished Instructorsvisit our web page for complete instructor biographies

Violin Craftsmanship Institute 2018 Program

BOW REHAIRING

Offered twice June 18-22 and June 25-29 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1-4 pm Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm | Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 Instructor Lynn Hannings Teaching Assistant Amanda Kapousouz

The most frequent repair needed by string players is the rehairing of the bow Learning this essential skill will benefit the student who is interested in building a shop of their own or who wish to develop skills that will make them valuable to an existing professional shop Shop owners can send employees for refinement of skills or send beginners to develop these skills that are so important to the success of all violin shops This workshop consists of a week of intensive study Ample time will be allotted for hands-on experience questions and practice on multiple bows A solid foundation in rehairing will greatly enhance the students experience before continuing studies in bow repair and bow making classes

Materials and Tools

You will need a number of student-level bows that only need rehairing A complete list of tools and supplies may be found at www lahbowscom If you have any questions about preparation for this workshop please contact Lynn Hannings at lynnhlahbows com

BOW REPAIR I

July 2-6 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1-4 pm | Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 Instructor Lynn Hannings Teaching Assistant Amanda Kapousouz

Rather than replacing a bow that needs repair fix it This workshop will cover routine repairs that will keep bows in good working order Often bows that come in for rehairing also need repair normal wear and tear from regular use Since all these repairs can dramatically affect the weight and balance of the bow it is critically important that bow shop employees understand the aspects of playability and the importance of meeting the physical and musical needs of the musicians entrusting them with their bows Hands-on instruction will include cambering and straightening of the stick eyelet replacement tip replacement pin repairs and windingleather grip replacements This workshop in addition to the Bow Rehairing course will best prepare you for meeting the needs of your clients who require bows that are well balanced draw a good sound on their instruments and are comfortable in the hand to most successfully make beautiful music and to avoid injury

Materials and Tools

You will need a number of student-level bows in need of repair (any condition several if possible) A complete list of tools and suppliers is available at wwwlahbowscom If you have any questions about preparation for this workshop you may contact Lynn Hannings at lynnhlahbowscom

UNH VIOLIN CRAFTSMANSHIP INSTITUTE 2018 TRAININGUNHEDU | PAGE 5

BOW MAKING WITH A FOCUS ON HISTORICAL PRESERVATION

Offered twice July 9-13 and July 16-20 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1-4 pm Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm | Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 Instructor Lynn Hannings Teaching Assistant Mike Brough

This hands-on workshop focuses on the French school of bow making renowned for their playability as well as artistic beauty Whether restoring a bow or making a new one it is helpful to know the time-honored techniques used for centuries in France Under the direction of the instructor who knows and respects the French bow making traditions you will learn techniques that are both practical and fundamental During Bow Making you will work on your bows independently with personalized guidance from the instructor

The one-on-one instructional format is designed to maximize your time and talents You may attend one or two weeks although two weeks is recommended to finish a stick All skill levels are welcome It is helpful but not mandatory to take Bow Rehairing in advance of this class

Materials and Tools

A complete list of tools and suppliers may be found at wwwlahbowscom If you have any questions about preparation for this workshop please contact Lynn Hannings at lynnhlahbowscom

BOW REPAIR II amp TOOL MAKING

June 25-29 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1-4 pm Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm | Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 Instructor George Rubino Teaching Assistant Kevin Curry

Expand your study of common bow repairs and techniques essential information for the individual or shop that rehairs or repairs bows Skills to be covered include repairs to restore the stick head splines and stick bushings repairs to restore the frog and button replacement of pearl slides Parisian eyes single pearl dots frog bushings and making specialty tools rehairing knives drill bits nipple recess cutters You will learn techniques for use of the metal cutting lathe drill press and other small power tools Whether your plans include making a bow in its entirety andor developing valuable skills to maintain your customers bows this class will be an important addition to your education

Materials and Tools

Bring bows in need of repair If you do not have any a limited number will be available at the workshop For a complete list of tools and suppliers go to trainingunheduviolin under the ldquoTools amp Materialsrdquo tab

Violin Craftsmanship Institute 2018 Program

UNH VIOLIN CRAFTSMANSHIP INSTITUTE 2018 TRAININGUNHEDU | PAGE 6

FROG amp BUTTON MAKING

Offered twice July 2-6 and July 9-13 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1-4 pm Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm | Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 Instructor George Rubino Teaching Assistant Kevin CurryThe unique weight and balance of a handmade frog and button unlike factory parts are very important factors in the playability of a bow A frog and button that compliments the stick will ensure that the finished bow plays as well as possible for the musician Mr Rubino will present the process of making a hand-crafted frog and button and the students will learn to make a frog and button for their own bows in progress For those students learning frog and button making for repair and restoration the same traditional techniques including ferrule making ring making and cheval (rebuilding the frog where it meets the stick) can be used to make or restore a frog for an existing stick This course is for students of all levels of experience bow makers and those who may be primarily interested in restoration techniques It is recommended that students (especially those with limited experience) consider attending both weeks of this course because of the amount of information and the time needed to make both a frog and button Materials and ToolsFor a complete list of tools and suppliers go to trainingunheduviolin under the ldquoTools amp Materialsrdquo tab If you have any questions about advance preparation for this workshop contact George Rubino at georgerubinobowscom

BOW FINISHING

July 16-20 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1ndash4 pm Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 | Instructor George Rubino Teaching Assistant Kevin CurryBow Finishing is for advanced bow making students as well as those who are interested in learning or refining restoration techniques for advanced repairs Experience in bow making or restoration is required It is recommended that the students have attended the UNH Violin Craftsmanship Institute bow classes or have equivalent experience Please contact the instructor if you have questions about your experience level and qualifications for this workshopFor students interested in bow making Many important decisions when making a bow occur during the finishing process Final weight balance strength and varnishing are critical to the playability and marketability of the finished bow The students will be required to bring sticks frogs and buttons that are prepared and ready for final finishing Mr Rubino will work with each student individually to guide and advise them on the various options each bow presents To best evaluate the playability of their bows students are encouraged to bring an instrument on which to play For students interested in restoration Students should bring nearly finished restoration projects to class Mr Rubino will work with each student individually with guidance and advice on time-honored finishing techniques tools materials schools and the various options that each bow presents Restoration projects should be discussed in advance with the instructor for the best use of class time

Materials and ToolsA tool list and an outline of how to prepare the bow frog and button for class will be available upon registration Bow Finishing Restoration projects will require participants to consult with Mr Rubino upon registration at georgerubinobowscom

Violin Craftsmanship Institute 2018 Program

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TOOL SHARPENING WORKSHOP - FREE

Sunday June 17 | 6ndash9 pm | Instructors Francis Morris amp Mike Daddona

A three-hour workshop on tool sharpening will be available to registered students in Basic Violin Set-up I amp Tool Use The workshop will include a lecture demonstrations and hands-on practice with knives scrapers planes chisels and gouges Topics covered include shop safety grinding honing and evaluating the sharpness of your tools Walk-ins are welcome although pre-registration is appreciated

BASIC VIOLIN SET-UP I amp TOOL USE

June 18-22 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1-4 pm | Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 Instructor Francis Morris Teaching Assistant Mike Daddona

Basic Violin Set-up I amp Tool Use is a hands-on introductory workshop that addresses the basics of 44 violin set-up and teaches some of the basic bench skills required for repair and maintenance of a full-size violin Topics include proper use of bench grinders sharpening knives plane blades and chisels fitting pegs in the scroll setting and making sound- posts and making bridges We will also discuss string selection and sound-post adjustments although keep in mind the practice of sound adjustments takes years to master Basic Violin Set-up is highly recommended for music teachers musicians shop owners and others interested in string instrument repair While you do not need to have previous experience working on violins previous woodworking experience is beneficial Basic Violin Set-Up I amp Tool Use is highly recommended to as a precursor to Violin Set-Up II Adjustment and Basic Repairs workshop

Materials and Tools

Two full-sized violins with ebony fingerboards Inexpensive violins with or without pegs are recommended They may be previously set up We will be using these to fit new pegs sound-posts and bridges They should be in good condition with no open cracks or seams Other items needed include pegs (regular thickness and thick shaft) bridges sound-post material and strings A complete list of suggested tools and materials may be found at trainingunheduviolin under the ldquoTools amp Materialsrdquo tab

TOOL SHARPENING WORKSHOP - FREE

Sunday June 24 | 6-9 pm | Instructor Randy Kellogg

A three-hour workshop on tool sharpening will be available to all registered students The workshop will include a lecture demonstrations and hands-on practice with knives scrapers planes chisels and gouges Topics covered include shop safety grinding honing and evaluating the sharpness of your tools Walk-ins are welcome although pre-registration is appreciated

Violin Craftsmanship Institute 2018 Program

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VIOLIN SET-UP II ADJUSTMENT amp BASIC REPAIRS

June 25-29 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1-4 pm | Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 Instructor Paul Wiessmeyer Teaching Assistant Randy Kellogg

Students may select based on experience level one or two-weeks of instruction to deepen their knowledge in set-up explore sound adjustments and minor repairs in this hand-on workshop The fundamentals as taught by Mr Morris in Part I will be reinforced and expanded upon and will include dressing an ebony violin fingerboard and making a new upper nut In addition to fitting a new sound post bridge and tailpiece etc Mr Wiessmeyer will demonstrate to the class the techniques at the bench required to perform the above mentioned procedures and minor repairs including the proper gluing of seams and basic violin maintenance Detailed attention is given to sound adjusting and problem solving You will receive daily one on one guidance and instruction Open to students who participated in Basic Set-up I amp Tool Use or students with

previous repair experience

Materials and Tools

One or two of the following instruments with ebony fingerboards 44 violins five string violin (preferably never set up) Two sets of fittings per instrument

Basic toolboxes may be rented from Randy Kellogg Thanks to the 2016 donation of tools in memory of a past participant Adrian Teuscher the Institute has a limited supply of tools to supplement tool box rentals A complete list of suggested tools and materials along with tool box rental information may be found at trainingunheduviolin under the ldquoTools amp Materialsrdquo tab

INTERMEDIATE VIOLIN REPAIR amp SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

July 2-6 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1-4 pm Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm | Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 Instructor Paul Wiessmeyer Teaching Assistant Randy Kellogg

Individuals with previous experience with violin repair or students who have participated in UNH Violin Set-Up I and II may attend this workshop You will gain exposure to and experience in the most common types of repairs including gluing of cracks in instruments cleating taking off and re-gluing the top neck projections bushing pegs simple edge replacement and basic retouching principles Custom sound adjustments for musicians will be discussed Studentsrsquo repair projects will be discussed as a class theme Mr Wiessmeyer will demonstrate various repair techniques and provide one on one personalized guidance daily to assist you through your repair project

Materials and Tools

Two or three stringed instruments needing any of the above mentioned repairs Please do not bring violins with integral bass bars or an integral neck or upper block You should already be proficient in tool sharpening A complete list of suggested tools and materials along with tool box rental information may be found at trainingunheduviolin under the ldquoTools amp Materialsrdquo tab

Violin Craftsmanship Institute 2018 Program

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NEW CELLO SET-UP amp TONAL ADJUSTMENTS

July 9-13 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1-4 pm Evenings Monday-Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm | Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 Instructor Paul Wiessmeyer Teaching Assistant Randy Kellogg

A unique ldquocello onlyrdquo course designed for cello enthusiasts and people with a desire for essential knowledge of cello set-up and tonal adjusting The hands-on course is open to those who have previously participated in a UNH violin set-up course taught by Mr Morris or Mr Wiessmeyer or have extensive bench experience in a violin shop Topics unique to the cello include fingerboard shapes different styles of cello bridges and bridge cutting endpins and endpin materials tailpiece and tail gut options and materials adjusting for the ldquowolfrdquo including various wolf eliminators and string options and selection Mr Wiessmeyer will demonstrate how to manipulate the various options to achieve the desired tonal results The class will be somewhat dependent on the composition of the participants Each student and their cello will receive personalized attention

Materials amp Tools

One or two cellos (full size) and a cello bow Stocking up for cello supplies can quickly become expensive Bring any lightly used tail pieces strings sound posts even bridges that you think may still have some life in them for demonstration and experimentation purposes A complete list of suggested tools and materials along with tool box rental information may be found at trainingunheduviolin under the ldquoTools amp Materialsrdquo tab

VIOLIN amp VIOLA BUILDING

Offered twice July 9-13 and July 16-20 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1ndash4 pm Evenings Monday ndash Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm | Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 NEW Instructor Marilyn Wallin Teaching Assistant Claire Curtis

A week of violinmaking at the UNH Violin Craftsmanship Institute is much like being in the workshop of a full time violin making school Participants will progress on their own instruments at their own pace with their own tools Instruction will be given to each student and to small groups to individualize the learning experience There will also be daily lectures with discussion a different topic every day on subjects of interest to the particular class Ample time for individual progress is built in to the daily schedule An atmosphere of mutual discovery and exploration will leave the participants with advancements toward completion on their own projects and a renewed zeal for this timeless and classic craft

Materials amp Tools

Professionals and curious amateurs may bring one or two violins or violas unfinished at any stage of completion made on any model It is beneficial if two instruments are at the same stage so that a learned skill can be immediately repeated but this is not a requirement A complete tool list may be found at trainingunheduviolin under the ldquoTools amp Materialsrdquo tab

Violin Craftsmanship Institute 2018 Program

UNH VIOLIN CRAFTSMANSHIP INSTITUTE 2018 TRAININGUNHEDU | PAGE 10

NEW BASS SET-UPJuly 16-20 | Monday-Friday 8-1130 am and 1ndash4 pm | Evenings Monday ndash Thursday 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm | Tuition $1025 | CEUs 44 | Limited to 10 students Instructor Jay VandeKopple Teaching Assistant Keiran OrsquoHara

Bass Set-up is a hands-on introductory workshop addresses the basics for a good setup on a standard frac34 double bass It should be especially useful for shop owners who want their sales and rental basses to play well for customers as set-up can be a crucial part of playability and customer satisfaction In addition musicians and music teachers may wish to learn more about bass set-up You will learn basic tool skills including

sharpening and proper use of the bandsaw and drill press Topics include endpin installation tailpieces and tailwires dressing fingerboards nuts fitting and adjusting soundposts sizing and fitting bridges installing frac14x20 adjusters string selection and tonal adjustment

Materials and Tools NeededYou should bring with you (shipping not advised) one standard frac34 bass (due to space and time constraints) The tuners should already be installed and an ebony fingerboard attached It can be an instrument that was set up previously All structural issues should be resolved before the class ndash no cracks or open seams no neck setting needed or scroll damage no loose bassbars etc Bring an endpin (with 10mm shaft and threaded tip) tailpiece 18mm soundposts (bring 2 or 3) 2 or 3 French model bridges (feet 150 or 158mm as needed) aluminum bridge adjusters (frac14 x 20 thread) and strings It is recommended that you collect a set of tools that you will dedicate to set-up A complete list of suggested tools and materials may be found at trainingunheduviolin

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF VIOLIN MAKING SINCE ITS ORIGINS INTO THE 20th CENTURY (FREE to 2018 UNH Violin Institute Participants)

Tentative Schedule July 14-15 2018 | Guest Speaker Philip J Kass A separate registration link will be provided when details of this event are finalized

Learn about different schools important craftsmen the movements of the craft from country to country and localized circumstances that make different schools unique

Philip J Kass is a respected expert appraiser consultant and writer on fine classic stringed instruments and bows From 1997 until 2002 he was an associate of William Moennig amp Son Ltd of Philadelphia where he handled many of the worldrsquos great stringed instruments He was trained under William Moennig III William Moennig Jr and Dario DrsquoAttili Mr Kass supplemented his education through his own independent travels inquires and exploration He is an acknowledged expert and author of many articles speeches auction reports and book reviews over a career spanning nearly three decades

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS IN INSTRUMENT REPAIR (FREE)

July 17 | Instructor Richard Grogan PhD

Violin Craftsmanship Institute 2018 Program

UNH VIOLIN CRAFTSMANSHIP INSTITUTE 2018 TRAININGUNHEDU | PAGE 11

Registration Form - Violin Craftsmanship Institute 2018

ONLINE Register on the web at trainingunheduviolinPHONE (603) 862-7380 Date ___________________________________

FAX (603) 862-7381 MAIL Violin Craftsmanship Institute UNH Professional Development amp Training Room G50 11 Garrison Ave Durham NH 03824

PAYMENT INFORMATIONPlease include the nonrefundable deposit for each workshopweek

Check or money order for$ ________________________________________payable to UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (US currency)

r VISA r MasterCard r AMEX r Discover

Please charge my credit card for each workshop andor week of instruction

Card Number _______________________________

Exp Date _______________________________

CVV Code _____________________________

Name on Card ___________________________

Cardholder Signature ____________________

CVV Code This is the 3-digit code on back of card We cannot process payment without this code

FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY MAY 1 2018

DEPOSITS ARE NONREFUNDABLE

r New Student r Returning Student Birthdate (required)____________________

First Name _______________________________________Middle Initial ___________

Last Name _____________________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________ State ______________ Zip ______________

Country _______________________________________________________________

This is my r Home Address r Work Address

TitleProfession _________________________________________________________

Do you have medical conditionsallergies we should be aware of r Yes r No

If yes please explain _____________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name ________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________________________________

Do you anticipate you will stay in on-campus housing r Yes r No r Not Sure

PLEASE REGISTER ME FOR WORKSHOP DATES INSTRUCTOR

r Bow Rehairing June 18-22 Lynn Hanningsr Bow Rehairing June 25-29 Lynn Hanningsr Bow Repair I July 2-6 Lynn Hanningsr Bow Making July 9-13 Lynn Hanningsr Bow Making July 16-20 Lynn Hanningsr Bow Repair II amp Tool Making June 25-29 George Rubinor Frog amp Button Making July 2-6 George Rubinor Frog amp Button Making July 9-13 George Rubinor Bow Finishing July 16-20 George Rubinor Basic Violin Set-Up I amp Tool Use June 18-22 Francis Morrisr Set -Up II Adjustment amp Basic Repairs June 25-29 Paul Wiessmeyerr Intermediate Violin Repair amp Sound Adjustments July 2-6 Paul Wiessmeyerr Cello Set-Up amp Tonal Adjustments July 9-13 Paul Wiessmeyerr Violin amp Viola Building July 9-13 Marilyn Wallinr Violin amp Viola Building July 16-20 Marilyn Wallinr Bass Set-Up July 16-20 Jay VandeKopple

FREE WORKSHOPLECTURE SERIES DATES INSTRUCTOR

r Brief Overview of Violin Making (date tentative) July 14-15 Philip Kass r Tool Sharpening Workshop June 17 Francis Morrisr Tool Sharpening Workshop June 24 Randy Kelloggr Starting a Small Business in Instrument Repair July 17 Richard Grogan

CALCULATE YOUR TUITION based on your number of weeklong workshops

Prices for weeks 2-5 reflect a 5 multi-week discount

If you are registering Min for Deposit TOTAL

r 1 Week $1025 $100 $____________

r 2 Weeks $1948 $200 $____________

r 3 Weeks $2922 $300 $____________

r 4 Weeks $3896 $400 $____________

r 5 Weeks $4870 $500 $____________

r Parking Permit included in tuition

r TOTAL DUE $____________

NOTE The minimum non-refundable deposit ($100 for each week you register to attend) is due at the time of registration to hold your space in the workshop(s) Full payment is due by May 1 2018 or you may forfeit your space and lose your deposit

UNH VIOLIN CRAFTSMANSHIP INSTITUTE 2018 REGISTRATION FORM