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5 Reasons for 5 strings

By Katie on January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

I teach beginning orchestra with a 5 string violin every day. I absolutely love having my instrument daily. Here are 5 reasons why.

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Christmas in July

By Katie on January 3, 2018

Let’s say, this is one happy camper of an orchestra director, and a bunch of kids are super excited after hearing their fall concert rep.

Posted in: bass, Cello, Classical Music, Folk Music, harp, harp in orchestra, high school, high school orchestra, jazz for orchestra, music teacher, new music, orchestra teacher, school orchestra, strings, viola, violin

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Beginners or Bust!

By Katie on August 13, 2017

Tips and tricks we are using to help our beginning string players

Posted in: bass, beginning orchestra, Bowed strings, bows, Cello, music teacher, orchestra teacher, public school music, school orchestra, string instruments, string pedagogy, strings, summer orchestra, viola, violin