Orchestra

As musicians and educators, I suspect at some point in time each of us has experienced “the fear.”

There are few aspects of playing a stringed instrument (specifically violin/viola) which feel like a natural, physically familiar, comfortable use...

The degree of personal investment required of a string player to gain instrumental proficiency and musical excellence is astounding. For...

Expenses quickly accrue to levels not all musicians' families can manage; it is probably the most obvious of factors cited again...

Handling Your Instrument and Avoiding Accidents

Editor’s Note: It’s often said by students that they don’t think they learn enough about the real world in school,...

Some ensembles have set seating throughout the season, with minor changes as unanticipated circumstances require. This means you will sit...

Sheet Music – Preparing, Marking, and Performing: Responsibilities and Roles

Tuning a violin/viola/cello/bass — is difficult! Most beginners have fine tuners to help them as they learn the art of...