Welcome To Saginaw Subterranean Strings Web Site
Saginaw Subterranean Strings is an enthusiastic hammered dulcimer/acoustic instrument performing club. We enjoy entertaining audiences but we also enjoy getting together with other club members.
Calendar of Events.
The Sound of Sub-Strings
Here are recordings made at a practice session on November 16, 2007. The files are large. The download may take a while, even with high speed internet.
Hope You were There!!
On November 24th, 2007, at Fischer Hall in Frankenmuth, MI, Saginaw Subterranean Strings Hammered Dulcimer Club and Glen and Judi Morningstar hosted a day of music. There was a lively concert from 12:00-4:30, which included the club members and invited guests (including featured acts Sonas with Dee Dee Tibbits and Picks and Sticks).
We recorded some of the music from the concert:
(by Judi Morningstar - vocal by Gayle Koehler)
More music from that day will be posted as soon as possible so check back. Click here to view the dance:
History of the Club
Gayle Koehler and Gloria & Herb Hansen started the club in 1992. The practices began in the Hansen's basement and from that came the name. The first performance was for a talent show at St. Mary's Medical Center. We weren't part of the talent, but instead played before the show started.
We're proud of our many years of the Snowfest Concerts, the Haithco Concerts, performances at the Lumbermen's Festival and countless other events. We love playing for "seniors," although most in our club fit in that category themselves.
Requesting the Group
We charge a very affordable fee, which is usually divided between the musicians to help defray travel expenses. We never know exactly how many musicians will perform, but we can give you an idea. If our large group (15-20 musicians) is too large, we do have smaller groups that are available independently. If you need a smaller performance, we can refer you to them.