Instruction, Information & Inspiration for Players of Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass & Fiddle | August 26, 2011 |
Win a Friedrich Gerhardt Violin Outfit from The Potter Violin Company
 The Potter Violin Co. will give one lucky winner a Friedrich Gerhardt violin with a pernambucco bow and case — Total Value of $2,725
Win a Guarneri Model 202 Violin from a new line of German instruments made only for The Potter Violin Company by a workshop in Erlanger, Germany! All instruments from the new line are crafted from aged Bavarian spruce and Tyrolean maple and are tonally adjusted in The Potter Violin Co.’s Bethesda workshop. The instruments are then carefully hand-finished by Robert McCluskie with traditional oil varnish.
The winner will receive one of the premier violin models from The Potter Violin Co. that is specifically crafted for the advancing student and has a powerful, smooth tone for confident orchestral or solo performance. Along with the Gerhardt violin (value $2,200), the winner will also receive a pernambuco bow (value $350) and a Bobelock violin case (value $175) for a total prize value of $2,725!
The last day to enter is September 30, 2011, so enter now for your chance to win!
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How a Music School Keeps 90 Percent of Its Students
Community MusicWorks, a nonprofit organization employing professional string musicians as teachers, mentors, and allies of at-risk youth in Providence, Rhode Island, has a 90 percent retention rate.
How much practice time does Christian Tetzlaff need?
When I am at home, I practice very little, usually no more than an hour and a half a day. Neither the Guy-Bon Yi nor the Ruzicka concerto was very difficult, and the Ligeti—well, I did practice a couple of hours a day while I was learning that!
Enjoy These Familiar American Fiddle Tunes . . . with a Twist
“Red-Haired Boy” is a traditional Irish reel that has become a standard tune in the American old-time and bluegrass musicians’ repertoire. This arrangement combines nontraditional phrase structures and an extended introduction as well as syncopated accompaniment patterns and variations on the basic melody.
What to Do When Things Just Don’t Sound Right
You might notice when you do go in to have your instrument looked at that your repairman is interested in what you’ve been up to. Repairmen really do take a personal interest in their clientele—they’re like an extended family.
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Initiative Off to Good Start
More than 10,000 Cleveland area teens have taken advantage of a chance to attend the symphony’s summerlong Blossom Festival as part of a long-term initiative to attract young audience members and to break down all barriers to attendance. Read More.
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