Care for violin and bow: Encourage Child to “own” their violin. Have child get out their violin and place shoulder rest, tighten bow. At end of practice child can loosen bow, dust fingerboard, and put away instrument and bow in case after practice. At first parent or teacher will tune instrument. Bow: loosen bow
Renting a violin Generally if a child can reach arm straight under instrument around the neck of the violin so fingers curve around, you have the right size. When in doubt go for the smaller size. Below is a size chart. I recommend Vermont Violins in Burlington for rentals
Think about it. “Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.” – Wikipedia.org Respect other ideas. “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” ― Dalai Lama “Get enough sleep.”
Most North Americans prefer about 18 inches of space around our physical person when we communicate with others. Use of ALL CAPS suggests anger. Take time each day to be aware of your opinions and feelings so you can adequately convey them to others. Consciously look into one of the listener’s eyes and then move
St. Stephen’s on the Green, Middlebury, VT Thursday, March 14, 2013 A Program of works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) The St. Stephen’s String Trio: Emily Sunderman, violin, Joy Pile, violin, Carole Fenn, cello with George Matthew Jr., organ Emily Sunderman and Carole Fenn Rondo from the Duo in G K 423, 1783
March 18, 2012 2pm Lodge at Otter Creek, Middlebury, VT Emily Sunderman (Violin) and Jorge Martin (Piano) Sonata F-Major Op1. 1 No. 12 G. F. Handel Adagio Allegro Largo Allegro Three Encores Fritz Kreisler Mendelssohn Song without Words Liebesleid (Love’s Sorrow)
