Hi everyone on the string_teacher_support list: I have pared down all my lists and webrings, but kept this one. If you will, note the updated Links sections...
... FWIW (a lot, to me), I have recitals twice a year, but they're very informal. Since I have MS and sit all the time anyway, I sit in the middle, front, of...
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I have a viola bow, but it doesn't feel or play as well as my good violin bow, so I tend to use the violin bow all day. What are the primary differences...
I've also heard that the rounded frog identifies a viola (or 'cello) bow, and that viola bows are typically only a few millimeters shorter and a gram or so...
The major difference I've seen between violin and viola bows seems to be the width of the head and the frog, giving a slightly wider bow, conseqently a wider...
I'm going to be out of pocket for a couple of days, but before I do, could subscribers recommend a list of "student" violin concertos? I'm getting to the...
Dear list members I am keen to meet up with you if you are also going to the Fair from 18th to 22nd Oct. in Shanghai Please visit one of these websites. ...
Hi all: There is a useful repertoire list (in my opinion), that includes some concertos at: http://www.music.indiana.edu/special_programs/sa/repertoire.shtml ...
Here are a few more "student" concerti: Bach E major Kreutzer No. 13 and Mozart No. 3 Vivaldi in G Hope this helps C. Monlouis ... From: Boxwood Studios To:...
Does anyone use software designed to organize a recordings collection? I could use a spreadsheet but it would be nice to find something specifically for this....
'This is the answer: http://www.fnprg.com/catraxx/ With this program ($40US), all you need do is type in the bar code. (I'll looking into a mechanism to scan...
There is a work on SHAR that looks like it might be a collection of candenzas for the Mozart concerti, but I don't know if this is a collection of various...
... time/performing time idea), is to use James Boyk's process of recording and listening to the pieces as you work on them. I'm going to prepare an outline...
This technique sounds very effective. Your description makes perfect sense, Connie, and I commend you for making it all work and for putting together a list of...
I have a viola student, preparing to audition for a local -- paying -- orchestra. Not a major orchestra, but one associated with a university. One of the...
I would like to inquire if anyone knows of programs which are doctoral level, the DMA, but in pedagogy, rather than performance. I do understand the usual...
One of my adult student just called me to tell me that they have shingles. I'm concerned about this, not only because of the children they may come into...
I periodically spend private lesson time, coaching my private students in their public school audition, regional orchestra audition, and local youth symphony...
Dear Connie, Not all of my private students are in an area with youth orchestra and public school string opportunities. Those who are able to participate...
Hi Deborah! I'm glad somebody else does that. I don't see anything wrong with it. I'm just wondering why my teachers never did it. Maybe I never thought to...
"Orchestral Etiquette and Protocol" http://cnx.org/content/m13349/latest/ Summary: Tips for young musicians regarding appropriate behavior in orchestral...
With orchestra music, I usually just have them tell me which parts they are struggling with. Some students want help with all of it, some students don't need...
Mly thought is this: The student is paying for the lesson. Their instructional needs include their school audtitions and peformances. You shoul balance...
... This applies more to university level than public school, but there are reasons why teachers are hesitant to take lesson time from building technique, in...
