Hi, everyone... I am a pediatrician, who is a music enthusiast at the same time. I play the accordion, the recorder, and the piano in a pop band, which...
My name is Angie age 65 from North Herts UK and I am returning to music after many years not playing anything. I have just joined. I played viola with...
Hi, Dianne, Alexander Technique, in my book, is as essential as private lessons. Now, being my own "viola teacher:" I opt in favor of an Alexander lesson...
I've done a set of variations on Amazing Grace for viola and piano for a young viola student at the Preucil School of Music here in Iowa City. He plans to play...
Michael Kimber
kimbermichael@...
Mar 1, 2006 4:29 pm
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My response to two recently asked questions: Re: Amazing Grace: How about this- pick a key and play it (by ear)? Then pick another key and play it (by ear)?...
... Hi Angie, I'm also an amateur from southern England. There are others here who can offer more expert advice, but at least I'm familiar with the amateur...
Hi all, I am trying to track down a piece (pieces?) by Frank Bridge for mezzo soprano, viola and piano (I believe that is the configuration). Does anyone know...
Dear List, I am preparing for a competition coming up in about a month and i need a short encore. The other pieces i'll be playing are the Bruch Romanze,...
I sent a reply to another member when I meant it for the group, did not realise the list is set to reply to originator of message. I am very grateful for the...
Hi Shane, If you want something quiet, how about Gabriel Fauré's "Aprés d'un rève". If you want something popular, "American Hornpipe" will be fine. You can...
I have a friend who plays bass. He wins auditions. Then they refuse to give him a contract. So the best man wins, but does not get the job ??? Perfect ! Oscar ...
... I don't think its possible to be entirely, 100% fair. Partly, it depends on one's definition of "fair," or of "best player." I do know that as part of...
Dear Angie, As an over 60 small framed violist, I would recommend a smaller instrument rather than a larger one. As far as stiff joints go, they may loosen...
ViolaGin@...
Mar 2, 2006 5:51 am
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Jocelyn, The Bridge songs are wonderful pieces. They were published in 1989 by the Thames Publishing company (distributed by Novello). I was able to find a ...
Elaine Fine
elainefine@...
Mar 2, 2006 1:34 pm
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Dear Fellow Violists, Our Nebraska Chapter of the American String Teachers Association is sponsoring another Fiddle Tune Composition Contest! One of the ...
In the 4th movement the viola opens with a critical solo line, which calls for a sustained C string harmonic, an octave above open C. This is a tricky...
Some time ago I asked for help with recording equipment, and again, thank you to all the people that helped me find the right combination of things. I had...
Hi all, i'm new to the group, a violist currently living in the UK but originally from the USA. Three years ago I bought a viola made by Sean Peak, its 16.5"...
... instrument ... Hello Ginger and everyone else who has been so kind as to email me or post replies. I am overwhelmed by the kindness and concern shown to ...
Hello Angie, You have several questions in your letter. I play both violin and viola. Viola can be more difficult because of the size. It sounds like you ...
Carolyn Broe, DM
maestra1@...
Mar 2, 2006 9:24 pm
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Milton Katims, former Seattle Sym music director and violist Thursday's (3/2) New York Times includes Jeremy Eichler's obituary on Milton Katims, "an American...
Does anybody know when can I purchase orchestra parts of Max Bruch-Romanze
for viola and Orchestra F-dur? Thanks in advanced, Jovan Bicevski [Non-text portions...
Dear Angie, As we are fond of saying on this side of the pond...You Go, Girl! Enjoy your rehearsal. Ginger...
ViolaGin@...
Mar 3, 2006 6:26 am
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... As someone who has auditioned some hundreds--no, more like thousands--I can say that that may, indeed, have been a consideration, although to me it would...
John Howell
John.Howell@...
Mar 3, 2006 2:50 pm
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Hello all, Manontroppo Music (that's me) will be CLOSED from March 6 to March 30. Orders and inquires received after Villa Lobos' 119th birthday (March 5,...
Dear Classical Musicians, I offer You to get the Karaoke recordings of Classical Music, in the best quality, made in the professional studio. You can get the...
Good morning: We've been offered a position in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have no idea what life is like there, and have some concerns about earthquakes,...
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