February 2010

FEATURES AND FORUMS

Chamber Music Forum: Basketball, Anyone?
While driving my daughter to the airport, the standard chitchat about life, family, and music - especially chamber music - seemed typical of our time in the car. That is, until basketball bounced into the picture.
    by Deborah Barrett Price

Bass Forum: Double Bass and the French Bow Grip
For centuries basses have held a seat at the family string table, and we are very proud of the heritage and membership. But, there are a few pedagogical issues where we differ from other family members.
    by Eric Hansen

Adult Students: Why Bother?
Her response was very abrupt and final: I don’t teach adults!
    by Mary Schallert

Scaling Peaks at 40
I’m ashamed to admit that through most of my adult years, I believed that virtue lay in self-denial.
    by Diane Van Dommelen

A Model for State Divisions of the ASTA National Solo Competition
This article addresses the processes, concerns, and the options available in organizing this event. It also provides guidelines for competition handbooks.
    by Eric Fried

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