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Instruction, Information & Inspiration for Players of Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass & Fiddle | Mar. 5, 2010

The Strings 2010 Summer Study Guide
is now online!

Summer is almost here and Strings’ Summer Study Guide is your one-stop shop for this summer’s hottest camps, workshops, and festivals.  Check out these great opportunities to indulge in one of your favorite pastimes by visiting the full listing of summer study programs online at AllThingsStrings.com/summer. Don’t forget to register early and reserve your space!

SCOR! (The Strings Camp for Adults) – Specifically designed for adult string players and pianists, this program uniquely combines the in-depth musical experience of a chamber-music/orchestra camp with the diversity of conference-style sessions. stringcamp.com

University of New Hampshire Violin Craftsman Summer Institute – Weeklong, hands-on workshops in violin building, maintenance and repair, and bow making, rehairing and repair. learn.unh.edu/violin

Midwest Young Artists Chamber Music Camp – An exceptional comprehensive music camp for serious string and piano students in 7th–12th grades. Offering students an unparalleled music experience in a fun and supportive environment. mya.org

New York University’s Steinhardt School – In-depth study of selected string-quartet repertoire.  Master classes with well-known musicians will enrich the students’ understanding of solo and string-quartet repertory. steinhardt.nyu.edu

Kenai Peninsula Orchestra Summer Music Festival – Wonderful musical vacation set in one of the most beautiful spots on earth.  Festival participants can take part in and enjoy informal concerts, master classes, and ensemble opportunities. kpoalaska.org/new/

For the full listing of summer programs please visit AllThingsStrings.com/summer

This week from Strings Daily…

Tips on Playing French Baroque Music
When you think of Baroque composers, working from 1600–1750, Vivaldi and Bach most often spring to mind. But there’s a rich repertoire for strings to be found in the fantastic—and idiosyncratic—music of Baroque-era France. [more]

What Every Gigging String Player Should Know About Cover Songs
When you show up at a bar or a concert hall and start playing, you’re free and clear from paying royalties, whether you’re playing some old fiddle tune that’s in the public domain (songs published before 1923) or a new song or sonata that’s under copyright. [more]

Understanding the Label Inside Grandpa’s Old Violin
It often comes as a surprise to learn how unreliable that paper label pasted inside your instrument can be in identifying an instrument’s maker, age, and place of origin. [more]

Rock Out with Radiohead’s Iconic ‘Paranoid Android’
Radiohead is a rock band that strives to be a chamber-music ensemble—indeed, guitarist and keyboardist Jonny Greenwood is a classically trained string player who scored the film music for There Will Be Blood. [more]

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News from the String World

Cellist David Soyer Dies at 87

Cellist David Soyer, a founding member of the disbanded Guarneri String Quartet, died February 25 at his home in Manhattan. Read More News

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