When students are sick or when a sport game or divine afternoon appears and calls for something else, I tend to be quite understanding and do my best to reschedule. Honestly there are times I’m not feeling so great or the light is so magnificent and I’d rather not teach, so I get it.
Below is a simple composition based off Twinkle for used in a mixed level class to teach ensemble playing. Part one could be played by a student with just a week or two of lessons, part 2 by a student with Twinkle experience, and the 3rd by a student who is reading music and has
Suzuki always said that every day you eat you should practice. My intention is to play every day and I usually bring my violin when I travel. Practicing in hotel rooms and new places often reveals new aspects of the music or practice routine as the acoustics are different. Now and then I encourage students to play in
I highly recommend Point Counter Point. Last year I participated in the th 50th anniversary celebration which included a very informal performance by alumni Laura Bossert David Finkle and Diana Fanning, sightreading by former campers, and a divine Lobster dinner. I attended Point Counter Point when it was under the direction of Diana and Emory
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)
Emily Sunderman 