Nov/Dec 2008, No. 12
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Young violinists are discovering a passion for mariachi
The violin-driven folk music is making a big splash in classrooms By Patrick Sullivan
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DEPARTMENTS
Games
X-word Puzzle Time for terms!
X-word Answers Answers to the Nov/Dec 2008 X-word puzzle By Megan Westberg
Poll Results
Poll Results: What are your favorite stocking stuffers?
Games
5 Websites We Like! Check out these great online resources for string players
What's Up!
Teens in the News MIC string quartets sweep Fischoff competition; results of St. Paul String Quartet comp.; Benji Bae of Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra; Johansen International Competition for Young String Players preview By Rory Williams
My Turn
Violinist Shannon Lee studies in China Budding virtuoso, who released her self-titled debut album in July, shares her Great Wall Music Academy experience By Shannon Lee
Performance Tips
Theatrical tips for a stellar concert Worried about making a slip or encountering stone-cold faces at your next recital or audition? Chill out! By Simone Solondz
Practice Tips
Learn to Steady that Bouncing Bow Tips on preventing that most common problem By Paul Stein
Body and Mind
Take a Seat But choose your chair wisely to ensure the proper posture for a string player By Felicity Vincent
Music to Play
Lawrence Traiger's cello piece for teens ‘Dispositions for cello and piano’ is a great intro to contemporary music By Sarah Freiberg
Sound Advice
Keep Your Bow Clean A little care can stave off serious problems By Erin Shrader
Plugged In
How to order your effects Using signal flow to create a unique electric sound By Scott Laird
Wicked Cool Stuff
Wicked Cool Stuff Blue Snowflake USB mic, Via Musician Handgrips, and Great Composer Bobbleheads By various writers
Advertiser Index
Advertiser Index A list of advertisers from the Nov/Dec 2008 issue
Mixed Media
Mixed Media The American Fiddle Method: Volume 2 (Mel Bay Publications: $34.95); Introducing Shannon Lee (Telarc CD-80695); Concert Suite from the original soundtrack of ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ (Alfred Publishing, Belwin: $85); Oxford Music Online By Rory Williams
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