Arranged for a beginning string group, “Amazing Grace” and “Simple Gifts” are easy-to-play folk hymns recommended for school programs, worship services, and recitals. This textured arrangement of “Amazing Grace” features four variations. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma has recorded “Simple Gifts,” which has become part of the classical music tradition, and he performed the tune with violinist Itzhak Perlman and others at President Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration.
 
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This week from Strings Daily…Make Practice More Fun ’80s Pop Songs for String Quartet The Importance of Listening Develop a Natural Bow Hold News from the String WorldCurtis Opens Lenfest HallOn September 6, the Curtis Institute of Music opened Lenfest Hall, the first major expansion of its campus in more than 20 years. To relieve scheduling pressures on the school’s historic buildings, which remain in active use, Curtis hired Philadelphia architects Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates to design a living and learning space that reflects the school’s 87-year-old educational mission while preparing students for the challenges of musical careers in the 21st century. Read More. Upcoming EventsCheck out our calendar for festivals, premieres, competitions, and conferences near you.
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