Real People. Real Instruments. Real Music. Together.
Welcome to OASIS
The Orlando Area Stringed Instrument Society was formed to bring people together around real instruments, real music-making, and real community. OASIS is dulcimer-focused (mountain and hammered), but all stringed instruments are welcome.
Playing music with others has been a traditional source of joy, comfort, and community for thousands of years. No AI could ever replicate or imitate the feeling and sound of a musical instrument as it resonates against your body. There's nothing like that sound when it's being made right in front of you, and it's a blast to create that sound with friends.
I hope you'll come join us, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Jam on!
Bing Futch
Founder & Director
Orlando Area Stringed Instrument Society (OASIS)
Dulcimer Oktoberfest: September 11th - 12th, 2026
The NGFDA returns to Helen, GA. OASIS is hosting Dulcimer Oktoberfest at the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott for two days of instruction, concerts, and jams with Stephen Seifert, Susan Trump, Mark Alan Wade, and Bing Futch. Space is limited and rooms are going fast for the busy start to Helen Oktoberfest. Click below to save your spot.
See Event DetailsWhat is OASIS?
OASIS was created for mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer enthusiasts in Central Florida. We also love to play with others, and the Orlando Area Stringed Instrument Society welcomes all skill levels of players, even those without strings.
The club is built on the idea that music grows best in community. Beginners seek encouragement and experience. Experienced players search for connection, and our increasingly noisy world needs more real music played by real everyday musicians. Dulcimer clubs require identity, consistency, and a place to gather. OASIS exists to support all three.
Our Mission
OASIS promotes community, education, and performance of dulcimer and other traditional stringed instruments in Central Florida.
Meetings
A typical OASIS meeting will include tune sharing, guided playing, jam time, and a welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced players alike. Some gatherings will be dulcimer-focused, while others will open up to a broader mix of traditional stringed instruments.
Location: Corzic Music
(997 W Kennedy Blvd A1)
Orlando, Florida
Frequency: 4th Thursday of the month
Events
In addition to regular meetings, OASIS supports special events that bring players and listeners together in meaningful ways. These include workshops, concerts, community gatherings, regional collaborations, and featured weekends built around teaching and performance.
Dulcimer Oktoberfest
Dulcimer Oktoberfest marks the return of the North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association to Helen, Georgia for a new fall dulcimer retreat. September 11th and 12th, 2026, join Stephen Seifert, Susan Trump, Mark Alan Wade, and Bing Futch for two days of workshops, concerts, and jams against the festive backdrop of Helen Oktoberfest!
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We've only just begun. Bookmark this page and watch for future announcements; we've got a lot in the works.
Join OASIS
There's no cost to join OASIS. To become a member of OASIS and get your membership card, enter your information in the form below and select "Add Me To The OASIS Member List." You'll be notified of OASIS-related events.
If you'd like to get updates from my general mailing list, select "Join the Bing Futch Mailing List", which includes OASIS updates.
How To Join Us
Enter your email address below, then choose the option that fits you best.
OASIS membership requests come directly to me for personal follow-up. The Bing Futch mailing list is the general mailing list for all news and updates.
Ways to Participate
There are several ways to be part of OASIS. Attend a meeting. Join an event. Share news with fellow players. Invite a friend. Help spread the word. As the organization grows, we'll be looking for folks to support our mission of preserving, presenting, and promoting the dulcimer in Central Florida.