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Play In Week, Intermediate Strings

“It was awesome.” Sarah “I enjoyed it.” Madison 🙂  Joe

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Music Camp Schedule

What time is my group at music camp? Young Beginner: 8:30 – 10:30 Piano: 8:30 – 10:30 Beginner: 8:30 – 10:30 Junior: 10:30 – 1:00 (remember to bring a lunch) Full Orchestra: 1:00 – 3:00 Senior: 3:00 – 5:00

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Play-In Week

The schedule for Play-In Week has been finalized. Play-In is July 8-11 10:00 to 11:00 Intermediate Strings 11:00 to 12:00 Advanced Violin 12:00 to 12:30 12:30 to 1:30 Advanced Chamber Music 1:30 to 2:30 Viola, Cello, Bass 2:30 to 3:30 … Continue reading

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Christian and Zeesha’s Senior Recital

The Senior Recital is this week! Sunday, May 19th at 7:30 at the Beth-Samuel Jewish Center, 810 Kennedy Dr. in Ambridge. Final Rehearsal for Winter/Ste. Patrice on Thursday at 7:30.  

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Point Contest Results 2013

Congratulations! I have never had a year with point totals so close in so many categories. What follows is the top three places in each category. Strings A Natalia 243 Abby 148 Sophie 140 Miah 140 Strings B Elizabeth 156 … Continue reading

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Youngstown Youth Symphony Orchestra

Look for Jon at the Youngstown Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert on May 5th at 4 PM.

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Talent Show

Look for Chris and Elizabeth at Saints Peter and Paul Talent Show.

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Concerto Workshop 2013

Concerto Workshop will rehearse this year at Trinity Church in Beaver. In the evenings, August 5th through August 9, musicians of all ages will be able to explore the art of concerto playing and accompanying. Workshop musicians may participate in … Continue reading

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How to Practice

How to Practice – Try a New Piece 1. Check the key signature. Do you know how it is going to affect your position? 2. Check the time signature. What kind of note gets one count. 3. Are there any … Continue reading

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How to Practice

How to Practice – Use Rhythm So there is still a place that is difficult. Rhythm can be your ally in making it easier. For example, a passage that is all sixteenth notes can be worked repetitively.  Here are a … Continue reading

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