July 2010

Open Question: Looking to learn a new instrument, probably the flute. Any tips?

Since I’m a greedy boy and extremely bored, I’m looking into learning how to play a new instrument. I can already play guitars, bass, piano, drums, violin and trumpet and I’m looking for something a bit different so I thought about the flute. It’s a beautiful instrument. However I know nothing about them or about [...]

Flower Mound girl plays violin to raise money for hospital

Despite her age, 11-year-old Holly Knoch has already raised about $1,600 for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Next month, shes going to try and earn even more.

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Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory wraps up in Steamboat with concerts

On a hot Wednesday morning at the Lowell Whiteman School, the murmur of a violin solo fluttered across the campus. It represented some of the last notes to be played during the Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory music camp.

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Open Question: can i really sing well? plzzz zhelp!!!!!!!?

i am a junior in high school and i really love music… more than anything… i love playing guitar…violin and piano too but i know the guitar only cuz i have it … i don;t have a piano and neither violin. Moreover that, i really love to sing!!! i know i am not a good [...]

Federal study to tackle fracking impact

Those who say gas drilling will poison the region’s drinking water and threaten public health might finally get their wish for a $1 million federal study of its potential impact on the Delaware River Watershed.

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Breckenridge Music Festival goes for Baroque

Tuesday, the Breckenridge Music Festival Orchestra is Going for Baroque with a celebration of 17th century music.

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Open Question: Is it worth it to buy a ukulele and start learning it myself?

i’ve been learning to play the violin for quite sometime and i’m still loving it.however, it may be difficult for me to continue practicing in the future since i’ll be moving to college,staying with other people and all where my practice may end up being a noise pollution since i am no vanessa mae, but [...]

Cash into me: Shimkus supporters plan fundraiser at Dave Matthews concert

Who says campaign contributions are all about access — maybe sometimes its about the music.

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Community Events

On July 25 at 7:30 p.m., Bakerview MB Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, hosts the Taipei National University of the Arts music school and the University of B.C. with an 80-member orchestra, conductors Martin Berinbaum and Wang Chan, and violin soloist Shien-Ta Su. Free admission.

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Open Question: I want to learn to play violin, Any recommendations?

I want to learn the cheapest way possible. Should I take online lessons?

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