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May 2010

FEATURES AND FORUMS

Trills in the Bach Cello Suites, A Handbook for Performers
A great deal of the present-day cello literature stems from the 18th century. This presents a problem for students and professionals alike, because many of them are not equipped with the academic background required to deal with the intricacies found in this literature.
by Jerome Carrington with Foreward by Lynn Harrell

The String Teacher as Arranger: Meeting the Needs of Our Students
As music teachers, we are constantly developing and reevaluating our curricula for teaching strings.
by Chris Wild

Students Speak Out: Why Fiddling?
I was overwhelmingly impressed with the winners of the 2009 Alternative Styles Competition concert. Their performance prompted me to attend Mark O’Connor’s String Camp and interview students about why they like to play alternative styles.
by Doree Huneven

Cello Forum: A Look at the Studio Class: An Efficient Use of Time
Do you teach individual lessons? Do you ever feel there is not enough time to cover what you need to do?
by Tanya Lesinsky Carey

Viola Forum: What Did You Hear? Are You Listening?
This article conveys mindful whole body listening to achieve more present-moment engagement and objective self-assessment in viola performance.
by Erika Eckert


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