DOCSLIB.ORG

Teen Strings Don’T Miss Your Opportunity to Submit Your Application to Be Selected We Hope You Enjoy the Latest Issue of Teen As the 2009 Outstanding Student Chapter

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Teen Strings Don’T Miss Your Opportunity to Submit Your Application to Be Selected We Hope You Enjoy the Latest Issue of Teen As the 2009 Outstanding Student Chapter AMERICAN STRING TEACHER August 2008 | Volume 58 | Number 3 BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE! August 2008 Guidelines for Successful Orchestra Auditions The Projected Career Plans of String Music Educators Challenging the Middle School Orchestra Musician PLUS: String Industry Council Directory 3 American String Teachers Association www.astaweb.com SAVE THE DATES! 2009 ASTA National Conference March 19-21, 2009 Atlanta, GA * Exhibits * National Orchestra Festival * National Solo Competition * Alternative Styles Awards 2010 ASTA National Conference February 17-20, 2010 Santa Clara, CA * Exhibits * National Orchestra Festival * National High School Honors Orchestra 2 | American String Teacher | August 2008 AMERICAN STRING TEACHER CONTENTS August 2008 | Volume 58 | Number 3 Features and Forums Using a Practice Diary to Promote Self-Regulated Instrumental 34 Practice As a studio violin teacher, I spend a lot of time teaching my students how to practice striving to follow in the footsteps of Ivan Galamian. by Susan J. Kim Challenging the Middle School Orchestra Musician 38 We want to challenge our students—but, to do what? What kinds of experiences make a lasting impact on a young person, and how can we help our students develop a feeling of ownership that leads to a commitment to music? by Gail V. Barnes Mastering the Unknown: Guidelines for Successful Orchestra 42 Auditions Orchestra auditions and recitals require differing methods of preparation. Read about the most important difference between auditions and recitals. by Garrett Fischbach The Projected Career Plans of String Music Educators: Implications 46 for the Profession Where do string teachers go when they leave the profession, and what are the implications on the profession as a whole? by Joshua Russell Master Class 64 There Are No Secrets—Thoughts on a Career in Music An Interview with Violinist David Nadien David Nadien’s name is known to many young violinists as “the man who recorded those great Suzuki CDs.” His affi liation with Dr. Suzuki was just a small part of his stellar career. by Elaine Fine www.astaweb.com | 5 AMERICAN STRING TEACHER CONTENTS August 2008 | Volume 58 | Number 3 Columns Special Inspirations Sections 10 by Donna Sizemore Hale 30 ASTA Award Winners Member2Member 52 Discovering Strings and 32 Strings and Volunteering: A Winning Combination Orchestra by Robert Gillespie 56 2009 ASTA National Conference Preview Teaching Tips 72 2008 String Industry Council 86 Check Sheet for the Beginning String Class Directory by Nancy Kredel Mission Statement The American String Teachers Association promotes excellence in string and orchestra teaching and playing. ASTA pursues its mis- sion through: • an open sharing of ideas; • benefi ts, services, and activities responsive to the needs of all members; Departments • development of strong state leadership and chapters; • enhancing the image and visibility of string teaching and study; • advocacy for string education; and Association News • an inclusive community of string teachers 14 Message from the President, award and grant and players. announcements, new publications, and other American String Teacher (ISSN: 0003-1313) association-related information is published quarterly by the American String Teachers Association (ASTA). American String About the cover: Teacher (AST) is available exclusively to Showcase ASTA members; the annual subscription price The latest news from members of the String is included in membership dues ($99). Known 88 offi ce of publication is: American String Industry Council Teachers Association, 4153 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Periodicals postage paid at Fairfax, Virginia 22030 and additional Notes mailing offi ces. News of people, places, and events of interest to 90 POLICY: As the primary means of profes- string teachers and players sional communication of ASTA, the American String Teacher represents and refl ects the mission of the association. It is not the Reviews intention of AST to promote or endorse any 100 Of books, music, software, and videos particular person or commercial product. The ideas and opinions expressed are those of Rebecca Edmondson’s the writers and not necessarily those of ASTA students await their or AST. ASTA reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason. No article or chance to hold and editorial matter in AST may be photocopied explore a stringed or reprinted without written permission from Every Issue ASTA. Visit www.copyright.com for more instrument in a information. Discovering Strings 94 ASTA Publications Library and Orchestra session POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Membership Application in Bar Harbor, Maine. 96 American String Teacher Journal, 4153 Chain Leadership Directory Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. © 2008 by 98 American String Teachers Association. 106 Advertisers Index 6 | American String Teacher | August 2008 www.astaweb.com | 7 8 | American String Teacher | August 2008 www.astaweb.com | 9 Inspirations by Donna Sizemore Hale ASTA Board of Directors President • Jeffrey Solow Getting the Word Out 7914 Park Ave. Elkins Park, PA 19027-2629 In Your Neck of the Woods [email protected] President-Elect • Kirk Moss With the school year looming ahead, this is a great time to focus on how 1218 18th Street S Moorehead, MN 56560-3127 you can promote string education at the grassroots level. Th e sluggish [email protected] economy is having a profound impact on many people and professions. Past President • Mary Wagner We continue to hear stories of music programs being curtailed and even 5833 Burke Cove Landing Rd. #204 Burke, VA 22015 eliminated as school districts struggle to balance their budgets. [email protected] Now is the time for you to lay groundwork to solidify your string Secretary • Judy W. Bossuat program’s importance in the curriculum. Here are some simple but 2913 Hempstead Way, Stockton, CA 95207 important steps that you can take to ensure your program’s success. [email protected] Member-at-Large • Beth Gilbert 1928 E Calle De Caballos, Tempe, AZ 85284-2507 • Learn who the decision makers are in your district and begin to [email protected] cultivate them. Invite them to concerts. Attend school board and other Member-at-Large • Lynn Harrell community meetings to promote strings. It is too late to begin nurturing 1615 Hermann Drive Unit 1208, Houston, TX 77004 these relationships once your program is put on the chopping block. [email protected] • Engage your students’ parents in promoting strings in your community. Member-at-Large • Kristin Turner Orchestra programs with a strong booster component are generally more 1708 N Morrison Rd., Muncie, IN 47304 [email protected] respected and recognized within their communities. Member-at-Large • Mark Wood • Get to know the media contacts in your area. School boards love positive PO Box 2074, Port Washington, NY 11050-0500 publicity. Send them invitations to your concerts as well as success stories [email protected] from your orchestra. Publications Chair • Marilyn Seelman • Become an active and engaged member in your state chapter. 2075 Briarwillow Dr., Atlanta, GA 30345-3501 Participation at the state level will provide you with a solid network of [email protected] colleagues that can help you and your program become stronger. String Industry Council President • Neil Lilien Meisel Stringed Instruments • Take care of and nurture yourself. As busy teachers, we often neglect 32 Commerce St., P.O. Box 90, Springfi eld, NJ 07081 our own professional development and growth. Make your professional [email protected] development a priority and your students will reap the rewards. Th e Executive Director • Donna Sizemore Hale ASTA National Offi ce ASTA National Conference off ers you more than 175 string-related 4153 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 sessions and workshops. Plan now to attend. [email protected] American String Teacher On the national level, ASTA provides a number of resources that are Editor • Mary Jane Dye designed to help you promote strings. Many of you have seen the special Interim Articles Editor • Mary Wagner customizable PowerPoint on our website and the advocacy video. Th ese Reviews Editor • Marg Schmidt Design and Layout • Sky Henderson tools were created to help you advance strings at the grassroots level. Advertising Representative • Steve DiLauro Just recently, ASTA began partnering with “Wunderkind Little Amadeus,” a new television series designed to introduce children and their parents to • Correspondence Subscriptions, change of classical music. Th is show will begin airing this fall on public television address (send mailing label), individual issues, billing, membership, and other business matters stations. For more information go to www.little-amadeus.com should be directed to the ASTA National Offi ce, 4153 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030; tel. We also welcome your suggestions at the national level for programs 703-279-2113; FAX 703-279-2114; Email: and projects to pursue in the advocacy realm. You can email me at [email protected]. [email protected] or the Advocacy Committee Chair, Mary Wagner at • Advertising Deadlines are: August issue—June 5; November issue—September 5; February [email protected] issue—December 5; May issue—March 5. Inqui- ries should be directed to ASTA National Offi ce, 4153 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030; tel. 703-279-2113; FAX 703-279-2114; Email: [email protected]. • Editorial AST welcomes letters and articles from its readers. Query letters are preferred over unsolicited manuscripts. For a copy of the AST Au- thor Guidelines, visit www.astaweb.com. Inquiries and articles should be submitted to ASTarticles@ astaweb.com. • Reviews Review materials should be sent to Marg Schmidt, School of Music, ASU, 40 Gammage Parkway, PO Box 870405, Tempe, AZ 85287- 0405. Requests to become a reviewer should be addressed to Marg Schmidt, tel. 480-965-8277; Email: [email protected]. • Submission Deadlines For material to be considered for publication in the Departments and Association News sections (including Letters to the Editor), it must be received by: February issue—November 10; May issue—February 10; August issue—May 10; November issue—August 10.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • MUZSIKÁS Simon Broughton Gives the Low-Down on Hungary’S Premier String Band Who Have Brought Transylvanian Music to an International Audience
    BEGINNER’S GUIDE SA Á LA K É B MUZSIKÁS Simon Broughton gives the low-down on Hungary’s premier string band who have brought Transylvanian music to an international audience f you’ve got the slightest interest in not have the ‘in-yer-face’ boldness of Balkan neighbours and have their own distinctive traditional Hungarian music, then brass, but has more subtlety and depth. Its language and music. Muzsikás (pronounced ‘mu-zhi-kash’) lithe and sinewy energy comes from the In the spring of 1973, three musicians of is where you need to start. They’ve sawing bass, chugging offbeat string chords the Bartók Folk Dance Ensemble won the been on the scene now for 35 years. Forming and beautiful violin melodies. It’s one of the Népművészet Ifjú Mestere (Young Master of Iat the moment the folk scene in Hungary musical treasures of Europe. Muzikás’ lead Folk Arts) competition – Mihály Sipos (fiddle), took off, they bring the music alive in sweaty fiddler Mihály Sipos learned from some of Sándor Csoóri (kontra or accompanying dance houses in Budapest and concert halls Transylvania’s masterful traditional players. fiddle) and Dániel Hamar (double-bass). They around the world. But why should you be Like other states in Eastern Europe, were invited to play for Hungarian radio that interested in traditional Hungarian music? Hungary promoted its folk music with summer as ‘Sipos Mihály és Kisegyűttese’ Muzsikás’ music comes largely from large state ensembles and choreographed (Mihály Sipos and his chamber group) because Transylvania, the area of north-west dancing. But by the 70s, Hungary was the they had no name.
    [Show full text]
  • Conference Program Book
    2020 FMEA Professional Development Conference Guide 1 Hit all the high notes Booth #4001 Inspire them to new musical heights! See for Yourself Breezin’ Thru Theory makes learning to read and understand music faster Hands-on Workshop: and easier. And, it’s motivating, so your students quickly build mastery, Fri., Jan. 10 at 11:45 am as well as self-confi dence! Accessed seamlessly online – on any device, (Room TCC 18 & 19) anytime, anywhere – it’s fun and interactive. Kids love it… and so do teachers. With at-a-glance student tracking and automated assessments, it frees up valuable class and marking time, so you can do what you love most – getting kids excited about learning music. BreezinThruTheory.com 1-855-265-3805 [email protected] Grades 4-12 2 2020 FMEA Professional Development Conference Guide 2020 FMEA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Index of Advertisers & ALL-STATE CONCERTS Breezin’ Thru, Inc. ......................IFC Brightspark Travel .......................... 64 DePaul University School of Music ............................... 62 Florida Atlantic University ........................................ 10 Florida Gulf Coast University ........................................ 67 Florida State University ............... 32 Florida State University Summer Camps .............................. 24 LungTrainers, LLC ..................... IBC Manhattan Concert Contents Productions ...................................... 46 Mercer University President’s Message ................................. 5 Concerts ..............................................26-29
    [Show full text]
  • Gerry Mulligan Discography
    GERRY MULLIGAN DISCOGRAPHY GERRY MULLIGAN RECORDINGS, CONCERTS AND WHEREABOUTS by Gérard Dugelay, France and Kenneth Hallqvist, Sweden January 2011 Gerry Mulligan DISCOGRAPHY - Recordings, Concerts and Whereabouts by Gérard Dugelay & Kenneth Hallqvist - page No. 1 PREFACE BY GERARD DUGELAY I fell in love when I was younger I was a young jazz fan, when I discovered the music of Gerry Mulligan through a birthday gift from my father. This album was “Gerry Mulligan & Astor Piazzolla”. But it was through “Song for Strayhorn” (Carnegie Hall concert CTI album) I fell in love with the music of Gerry Mulligan. My impressions were: “How great this man is to be able to compose so nicely!, to improvise so marvellously! and to give us such feelings!” Step by step my interest for the music increased I bought regularly his albums and I became crazy from the Concert Jazz Band LPs. Then I appreciated the pianoless Quartets with Bob Brookmeyer (The Pleyel Concerts, which are easily available in France) and with Chet Baker. Just married with Danielle, I spent some days of our honey moon at Antwerp (Belgium) and I had the chance to see the Gerry Mulligan Orchestra in concert. After the concert my wife said: “During some songs I had lost you, you were with the music of Gerry Mulligan!!!” During these 30 years of travel in the music of Jeru, I bought many bootleg albums. One was very important, because it gave me a new direction in my passion: the discographical part. This was the album “Gerry Mulligan – Vol. 2, Live in Stockholm, May 1957”.
    [Show full text]
  • A Kontra Mint Kísérőhangszer a 20. Századi Erdélyi Vonós Népzenében
    Liszt Ferenc Zeneművészeti Egyetem 28-as számú művészet- és művelődéstörténeti besorolású doktori iskola A KONTRA MINT KÍSÉRŐHANGSZER A 20. SZÁZADI ERDÉLYI VONÓS NÉPZENÉBEN ÁRENDÁS PÉTER DLA DOKTORI ÉRTEKEZÉS 2017 Árendás Péter: A kontra mint kísérőhangszer a 20. századi erdélyi vonós népzenében I. Tartalom I. Tartalom .................................................................................................................... 1 II. Bevezetés ................................................................................................................. 3 1. A vonósbandák és a kontra történeti előzményei ................................................. 6 2. A kontra típusú hangszerek fajtái ....................................................................... 12 2.1. Hegedű-kontra ............................................................................................. 13 2.2. Prímkontra vagy „kiskontra” ....................................................................... 14 2.3. Háromhúros brácsa ...................................................................................... 16 2.4. Klasszikus négyhúros brácsa ....................................................................... 18 2.5. Sajó menti négyhúros brácsa ....................................................................... 19 3. Hangszertartás, vonókezelés ............................................................................... 21 3.1. Népzenei kísérettípusok, kontraritmus ........................................................ 23 3.2. Vonókezelés
    [Show full text]
  • Monday, November 27 | 7:30 Pm
    MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 | 7:30 PM ALSO INSIDE This month, artists-in-residence Kontras Quartet explore the folk roots of classical music; on Live from WFMT, Kerry Frumkin welcomes the young string artists of the Dover Quartet and the acclaimed new-music ensemble eighth blackbird. Air Check Dear Member, The Guide Geoffrey Baer’s distinguished on-camera career at WTTW began in 1995 with the very first Chicago The Member Magazine for River Tour. A decade later, he took audiences back to that familiar territory to highlight big changes WTTW and WFMT Renée Crown Public Media Center that had taken place along its banks. Now, 12 years later, Geoffrey returns with an all-new tour that 5400 North Saint Louis Avenue covers more ground – all three branches of the river, in six different vessels, and the development Chicago, Illinois 60625 along the Chicago Riverwalk! Join him on WTTW11 and at wttw.com/river as Geoffrey shows us the incredible transformation that has taken place Main Switchboard (773) 583-5000 over the past decade – not just in the architecture but in how Chicagoans Member and Viewer Services enjoy it. Along the way, he shares fascinating stories about the River’s history, (773) 509-1111 x 6 and introduces some memorable characters who live, work, and play there. WFMT Radio Networks (773) 279-2000 Also this month on WTTW11 and wttw.com/watch, join us for the Chicago Production Center premiere of another exciting new local film and its companion website, (773) 583-5000 Making a New American NUTCRACKER, a collaboration with The Joffrey Websites Ballet that goes behind the scenes of a new interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s wttw.com classic holiday favorite.
    [Show full text]
  • Philharmonic Hall Lincoln Center F O R T H E Performing Arts
    PHILHARMONIC HALL LINCOLN CENTER F O R T H E PERFORMING ARTS 1968-1969 MARQUEE The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is Formed A new PERFORMiNG-arts institution, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, will begin its first season of con­ certs next October with a subscription season of 16 concerts in eight pairs, run­ ning through early April. The estab­ lishment of a chamber music society completes the full spectrum of perform­ ing arts that was fundamental to the original concept of Lincoln Center. The Chamber Music Society of Lin­ coln Center will have as its home the Center’s new Alice Tully Hall. This intimate hall, though located within the new Juilliard building, will be managed by Lincoln Center as an independent Wadsworth Carmirelli Treger public auditorium, with its own entrance and box office on Broadway between 65th and 66th Streets. The hall, with its 1,100 capacity and paneled basswood walls, has been specifically designed for chamber music and recitals. The initial Board of Directors of the New Chamber Music Society will com­ prise Miss Alice Tully, Chairman; Frank E. Taplin, President; Edward R. Ward­ well, Vice-President; David Rockefeller, Jr., Treasurer; Sampson R. Field, Sec­ retary; Mrs. George A. Carden; Dr. Peter Goldmark; Mrs. William Rosen- wald and Dr. William Schuman. The Chamber Music Society is being organ­ ized on a non-profit basis and, like other cultural institutions, depends upon voluntary contributions for its existence. Charles Wadsworth has been ap­ pointed Artistic Director of The Cham­ ber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The Society is the outgrowth of an in­ tensive survey of the chamber music field and the New York chamber music audience, conducted by Mr.
    [Show full text]
  • Central Alabama Community College
    Of course we’re supporting Alabama’s next generation of female engineers. WE SUPPORTED THE FIRST. In 1923, we hired our fi rst female engineer, Maria Whitson, who was also the fi rst female engineering graduate in the state. Today, through our iCAN program, female engineers are inspiring the next generation of young women interested in science, technology, engineering or math. Our continuing commitment to education is one more way we’re helping elevate Alabama. Learn more at AlabamaPower.com. © 2018 Alabama Power Company WELCOME HOME FIND YOUR PASSION WITH Opportunity Scholarships starting at 18+ ACT | 2.5 GPA aum.edu/Opportunity Ranked Among the Best in the South by U.S. News & World Report P.O. Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124-4023 [email protected] | aum.edu 334-244-3000 • 1-800-227-2649 Table of Contents • Letter from the President • Belhaven University 80 • Union University 147 of Junior League of • Benedict College 81 • University of Memphis 148 Montgomery 1 • Berry College 81 • University of South • Paying for College: Grants, • Brenau University 83 Carolina 150 Loans, and Other Financial • Christian Brothers • University of West Aid Sources 2 University 84 Florida 152 In-State Four-Year • College of Charleston 89 • The University of Southern Colleges and Universities • Columbus State University 91 Mississippi 153 • Alabama A&M University 9 • Covenant College 92 • The University of Louisiana • Alabama State University 10 • Cumberland University 94 at Lafayette 157 • Athens State University 11 • Delta State University 95 • University
    [Show full text]
  • The Fourteenth Season: Russian Reflections July 15–August 6, 2016 David Finckel and Wu Han, Artistic Directors Experience the Soothing Melody STAY with US
    The Fourteenth Season: Russian Reflections July 15–August 6, 2016 David Finckel and Wu Han, Artistic Directors Experience the soothing melody STAY WITH US Spacious modern comfortable rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, fitness room and a large pool. Just two miles from Stanford. BOOK EVENT MEETING SPACE FOR 10 TO 700 GUESTS. CALL TO BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY: 650-857-0787 CABANAPALOALTO.COM DINE IN STYLE Chef Francis Ramirez’ cuisine centers around sourcing quality seasonal ingredients to create delectable dishes combining French techniques with a California flare! TRY OUR CHAMPAGNE SUNDAY BRUNCH RESERVATIONS: 650-628-0145 4290 EL CAMINO REAL PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA 94306 Music@Menlo Russian Reflections the fourteenth season July 15–August 6, 2016 D AVID FINCKEL AND WU HAN, ARTISTIC DIRECTORS Contents 2 Season Dedication 3 A Message from the Artistic Directors 4 Welcome from the Executive Director 4 Board, Administration, and Mission Statement 5 R ussian Reflections Program Overview 6 E ssay: “Natasha’s Dance: The Myth of Exotic Russia” by Orlando Figes 10 Encounters I–III 13 Concert Programs I–VII 43 Carte Blanche Concerts I–IV 58 Chamber Music Institute 60 Prelude Performances 67 Koret Young Performers Concerts 70 Master Classes 71 Café Conversations 72 2016 Visual Artist: Andrei Petrov 73 Music@Menlo LIVE 74 2016–2017 Winter Series 76 Artist and Faculty Biographies A dance lesson in the main hall of the Smolny Institute, St. Petersburg. Russian photographer, twentieth century. Private collection/Calmann and King Ltd./Bridgeman Images 88 Internship Program 90 Glossary 94 Join Music@Menlo 96 Acknowledgments 101 Ticket and Performance Information 103 Map and Directions 104 Calendar www.musicatmenlo.org 1 2016 Season Dedication Music@Menlo’s fourteenth season is dedicated to the following individuals and organizations that share the festival’s vision and whose tremendous support continues to make the realization of Music@Menlo’s mission possible.
    [Show full text]
  • Working Tambura Bands and the Construction of the In- Between in Croatia and Its Intimates
    From the Center in the Middle: Working Tambura Bands and the Construction of the In­ Between in Croatia and its Intimates Ian MacMillen Prelude: Miroslav Skoro's Twentieth Anniversary Concert In November 2009, Croatian pop singer Miroslav Skoro performed in front of some twenty thousand fans at Arena Zagreb, the capital city's much lauded new sports hall. This was the second largest audience drawn by a Croatian act since the hall's opening the previous December, I a testament to Skoro's continuing status as one of Croatia's most popular patriotic performers (as well as television star and, in recent years, politician and record mogul). Aside from the notably large attendance, the concert in Zagreb was of particular significance to Skoro for its timing: held on the twentieth day of November, his performance celebrated twenty years' work in the music industry as a professional singer and songwriter. Accompanied by his band (on backup vocals, tenor saxophone, acoustic and electric guitars, keyboard, drums, and electric bass) and a number of guest musicians from past projects and from his family, Skoro performed repertoire from throughout his career and thereby commemorated his twenty years of hit songs and his many musical collaborations with these and other musicians. Skoro spoke to those of us in the audience about the significance of several of these individuals to his life and career, drawing particular atten­ tion to one who, although unable to attend, loomed large over the event: legendary Pittsburgh-born player oftraditional tambura chordophones, Jerry Grcevich. This longtime musical collaborator of Skoro's had arranged most of the singer's early hits and had singly performed the accompaniment (of overdubbed melody and rhythm tamburas) to each of the songs on Skoro's first and third albums.
    [Show full text]
  • Acoustical Studies on the Flat-Backed and Round- Backed Double Bass
    Acoustical Studies on the Flat-backed and Round- backed Double Bass Dissertation zur Erlangung des Doktorats der Philosophie eingereicht an der Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien von Mag. Andrew William Brown Betreuer: O. Prof. Mag. Gregor Widholm emer. O. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Franz Födermayr Wien, April 2004 “Nearer confidences of the gods did Sisyphus covet; his work was his reward” i Table of Contents List of Figures iii List of Tables ix Forward x 1 The Back Plate of the Double Bass 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 The Form of the Double Bass 2 1.3 The Form of Other Bowed Instruments 4 2 Surveys and Literature on the Flat-backed and Round-backed Double Bass 12 2.1 Surveys of Instrument Makers 12 2.2 Surveys Among Musicians 20 2.3 Literature on the Acoustics of the Flat-backed Bass and 25 the Round-Backed Double Bass 3 Experimental Techniques in Bowed Instrument Research 31 3.1 Frequency Response Curves of Radiated Sound 32 3.2 Near-Field Acoustical Holography 33 3.3 Input Admittance 34 3.4 Modal Analysis 36 3.5 Finite Element Analysis 38 3.6 Laser Optical Methods 39 3.7 Combined Methods 41 3.8 Summary 42 ii 4 The Double Bass Under Acoustical Study 46 4.1 The Double Bass as a Static Structure 48 4.2 The Double Bass as a Sound Source 53 5 Experiments 56 5.1 Test Instruments 56 5.2 Setup of Frequency Response Measurements 58 5.3 Setup of Input Admittance Measurements 66 5.4 Setup of Laser Vibrometry Measurements 68 5.5 Setup of Listening Tests 69 6 Results 73 6.1 Results of Radiated Frequency Response Measurements 73 6.2 Results of Input Admittance Measurements 79 6.3 Results of Laser Vibrometry Measurements.
    [Show full text]
  • Fall from Power?
    dallasobserver.com Music Fall From Power? | CONTENTS | UNFAIR PARK | Claims of the slow death of the electric guitar may be exaggerated. BY CHRISTIAN MCPHATE he Washington Post called it the “slow death of the electric guitar” SC H Shutterstock U in its June 22 doomsday article, TZE | “Why My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Blues guitarist Lance Lopez disagrees says. “We need to have good guitars at a The story opened with one of Eric Clapton’s with the Post’s article, he says, because he cheaper price for real musicians.” T F old guitar dealers from Nashville, George knows firsthand that people are willing to The quality of a guitar also affects its EAT Gruhn, who indicated that guitar makers pay $250 for a ticket and fill 3,000- to 5,000- lifespan. In his interview with WTVF-TV U RE | were oversaturating a stagnant market be- seat theaters to see guitar heroes like Joe in Nashville, Gruhn said that a Fender or a fore providing an age-old argument re- Bonamassa or John Mayer slay the guitar. Gibson can last several lifetimes. N peated by a lot of old-timers: Kids today just “There are guitar heroes out there, but One difficulty in identifying up-and-com- IGHT+DAY | C aren’t interested in guitar-driven music. whether that crosses over to a mainstream ing guitar talent is that it’s not always obvious They want electronic beats. audience is another matter,” he says. where to look, other than YouTube. In the Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney also Some of those heroes include young past, fans read guitar magazines or attended reiterated this claim.
    [Show full text]
  • Official Publication of the Kentucky Music Educators Association Vol
    OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KENTUCKY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION Vol. 65, No. 2 WINTER 2014 QuaverCurrAd_KY_KMEA_Fall13.pdf 1 7/3/13 2:48 PM Introducing… Quaver’s Marvelous General Music Curriculum Grades K-5 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Check it out at QuaverCurriculum.com 1-866-917-3633 • [email protected] • Facebook.com/QuaverMusic • QuaverMusicBlog.com ©2013 QuaverMusic.com, LLC QuaverCurrAd_KY_KMEA_Fall13.pdf 1 7/3/13 2:48 PM Volume 65 Number 2 Winter 2014 Introducing… Official Publication of the Kentucky Music Educators Association, a state unit of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education Quaver’s Marvelous Editorial Board: Robert Amchin (Chair), Bradley Almquist, Sara Francis General Music Curriculum Grades K-5 CONTENTS Messages From KMEA 3 President’s Message ..........................Debbie Kidd 5 Editor’s Message........................ George R. Boulden 7 Executive Director’s Message .................. John Stroube Feature Articles 10 Guiding Musical Creativity in a Test Driven Culture ....Scott Harris 16 Let Us Never Give Up on Our Students ........... Colette Jones 18 Five Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities in Band/Orchestra . Chris Lapka C 22 Preparing String Students for College Auditions...J. Patrick Rafferty M News and Information Y 24 Two schools represent Kentucky at NAfME National Honor Choir 25 UK Jazz Ensemble to perform at Midwest Clinic CM 26 2013–2014 District Awards MY 30 Salute to 2013 KMEA Marching Band Championships CY 33 2014 Professional Development Conference Photo by David Greenlee CMY Adair County High School put on a colorful show -Preregistration Forms and Information K on the way to winning second place class 3A at the -Guest Conductors 2013 KMEA Marching Band Championships.
    [Show full text]