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My Orchestra Life
by Doris Marx I remember my ninth birthday. Our tradition was that the dining table would hold birthday presents for that year and were the first things seen upon rising on birthday morning. That year, in the middle of the table sat a black case containing a 3/4 sized violin. I had never asked for…
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Advice to Young Musicians, by Robert Schumann. 70 great tips.
November 30, 2012 at 9:12 AMThese are 70 great tips, from the composer and pianist Robert Schumann. Many of them made me smile. And with a few I disagree. But they are all interesting. What is your favorite? I like 37. XD 1- The cultivation of the Ear is of the greatest importance. Endeavour early…
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My Cello Life
by Ariel Witbeck began playing the cello when I was 7 years old. I was then going to elementary school in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra provided individual players to bring their instruments and demonstrate them for 2nd Grade classes. They had an instrumental program going at the school, so this was offered…