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YouTube chooses next orchestra – The Strad

YouTube chooses next orchestra Ninety-seven musicians from more than 30 countries will perform in Sydney YouTube has selected the musicians for its next symphony orchestra project, which takes place in Sydney this March. Ninety-seven players from more than 30 countries … Continue reading

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John D. Kendall, leader in bringing the Suzuki Method to the US has passed away.

John D. Kendall was a leader in bringing the Suzuki Method to the United States. In 1955 he was presented with a grant to travel to Japan to meet Shinichi Suzuki and translate his ideas and teachings into a philosophy … Continue reading

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Last Concert: Students Honor Violin Teacher Thomas Moore Dying From Cancer – ABC News

Hes taught and performed alongside as many as 2,000 students in a career that has spanned more than 50 years. But on Thursday, the roles were reversed, as the students gave back to the teacher who they say taught them … Continue reading

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When should I change my strings?

After much discussion on the web and many misconceptions about how frequently strings should be changed, I decided that a more detailed summary is necessary. Let’s start by mentioning that there are several factors that affect the life of your … Continue reading

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Sitting up on the edge of the chair while playing the violin

Obviously we need to keep good posture in mind, but the one single change that I made helping me play violin for countless hours without getting tired is to learn to sit on the edge of my chair. Having worked … Continue reading

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Concert to honor Barry music professor, Thomas Moore, with weeks left to live

Concert to honor Barry music professor with weeks left to live Thomas Moore, center, a Barry University music professor, has Stage IV kidney cancer, and is expected to live just a few weeks. Moore will be honored Thursday with a … Continue reading

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Birmingham ensemble hit by cuts – 22 December 2010

Birmingham ensemble hit by cuts Birmingham Contemporary Music Group to lose local council funding. One of Britains leading new music ensembles, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group BCMG, is one of the big-name casualties of local authority arts cuts that are hitting … Continue reading

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Julia Fischer up for a Grammy

Julia Fischer up for a Grammy German violinist one of several string stars vying for awards Julia Fischer is one of the bigger string luminaries to feature in the nominations for the 53rd Grammy Awards, which will be presented in … Continue reading

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Pop-up orchestras highlight cuts – The Strad

Pop-up orchestras highlight cuts Bassist organises flashmob-style performances to protest against UK cuts to music education Pop-up orchestras are expected to give simultaneous renditions of Lalo Schifrin’s Mission Impossible theme in cities across the UK today (Friday 10 December). The … Continue reading

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