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Recital Program Middlebury Community Music Center – Students of Emily Sunderman April 28, 2019, at 4:30 PM Residence at Otter Creek, Middlebury Vermont Group Class Ensemble Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor – J.S. Bach Gavotte – J. B. Lully Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus – G.F. Handel Andantino – S. Suzuki Perpetual Motion – S. Suzuki Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star – W.A. Mozart Run Pony, Run
Thursday Lunch Concert: December 21, 2017 at 12:15, Saint Stephen’s Church, Middlebury, VT. Mozart Violin & Viola G Major Duet 423 performed by Emily Sunderman and Sam Liebhaber. Handel Violin & Keyboard Sonata in A Major performed by Emily Sunderman and organist George Matthews.
So today in addition to busking and eating cookies and playing other stuff and listening to a mini concert by the Addison String Quartet (Beethoven Op 59 No. 1 first movement) at the inservice program we sight- read the Rosin eating zombies from outer space by Richard Meyer! Here is a link to a short
This account by Penelope Trunk describes what is is like to parent a child on a track for Juilliard. Her account is facinating, personal and feels authentic. Check it out… The first round of auditions for Juilliard’s pre-college program is by video. From December to March my son practiced for three hours a day to
The 2017-18 lesson calendar begins next week. Below are a few things to help prepare for a great year! Instruments: If you our your child are just starting out, I advise students to wait a few weeks before renting a violin. During the first few lessons we will work on violin posture and attention
Gabby Bernstein’s blog post, Meditation to prevent freaking out has instruction for a breathing practice that is useful for many situations. I’ve found that it works well to calm down and speed up the practice of falling asleep. I’ve also used it to prevent myself from interrupting a student when they are sawing away and I
I am procrastinating my own practice by writing this blog post. I love practicing, but the transition from snuggling on the couch with my laptop and dog is no easy task. Motivating my son to practice not one but two instruments is not my favorite thing. But the actual practice — not
During the early days of musical instrument practice, practice is about carving out time for practice and developing the discipline to practice. Incorporation of practice into the daily life of a family usually takes effort, not only by the student but by other members of the family. It is usually a struggle at first to add
Students of Emily Sunderman will present a group recital on Sunday, November 20th at 5:15 at Saint Stephen’s Church in Middlebury, Vermont. The class will be accompanied by a mini string orchestra, including special guests Romy Munkres and Helen Wright on Violins, Sam Liebhaber on Viola, Chelsea Colley-Robinson on cello, and Amy Mason and
Below are some strategies from my notes from a lecture by Ed Kreitman to help parents cultivate student ownership of their instrument study: Offer encouraging, focused feedback as well as general praise to encourage students to work with purpose. Recognize and praise effort. Make success possible. Begin practice with the easier material, question. Confident learners
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