Rhythm Bones Society
The Rhythm Bones Society is an IRS 501c(3) non-profit
educational society formed for the purpose of "the continuation, promotion, and improvement of the rhythm bones (an ancient musical instrument) and other related musical instruments." [as declared in the by-laws of the Society]
In order to preserve,
educate and communicate and foster development of bones playing sounds
and music, the Society sponsors an annual festival, a newsletter and a website.
The Society
was organized during a business meeting at Bones
Fest III. Participants voted unanimously to form a non-profit
society, and by-laws were approved and signed by all present.To distinguish musical bone players from archeological boners, osteopaths, trombone, domino and die players, and with the permission of Joe Birl, the holder of the Rhythm Bones trademark who attended the meeting, the association selected "Rhythm Bones Society" for its name and elected
a Board of Directors and slate of officers. The board currently comprises:
- Steve Brown (Executive Director)
- Gil Hibben (Assistant Director)
- Steve Wixson (Secretary/Treasurer)
- Ev Cowett
- Jonathan Danforth
- Mel Mercier
- Jerry Mescher
Members of the the Rhythm Bones Society receive a copy of our quarterly newsletter, and can take advantage of reduced prices for Society events (like Bones Fests). To join, click on the membership application form link below, PRINT The Form, then follow instructions to submit it. Remember, you will need to "arrow back" to get back to this page of Rhythm Bones
Central.
Membership
Application Form

This page was last updated January 13, 2006 by Jonathan Danforth; you can reach him at webmaster@rhythmbones.com.