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The article profiles Pro Corda, an academy for chamber music located at Leiston Abbey in Suffolk, England. It notes that the institution is observed as a member of the twelve National Youth Organizations in Great Britain, 40 years after it was established to train the youth with chamber music. Its music courses are divided into six groups including Young Music Makers, Prep Course, and Intermediate courses. The people who manage the institution include Andrew Quartermain and Louise Lansdown.

The article features violinist Jordi Savall in the U.S. It outlines Savall's collaboration with his wife Montserrat Figueras, a soprano and harpist Andrew Lawrence-King to set up the Hespèrion XX and XXI. It recalls Savall's first encounter with orchestral music while performing in Dublin, Ireland, and relates how he introduced his music to the students of Juilliard School in New York. Further information about Savall's music is presented.

The article presents a profile of music education in Palestine, highlighting the success of the region's musicians despite multiple political, physical and cultural challenges. Details are given particularly noting the isolation between Palestine and Israel in regards to musical cooperation, despite the latter's large infrastructure. Several anecdotes of individual musicians and music schools are also included.

The article focuses on Arno Kleffel's recollection of a conversation with the late violinist Henryk Wieniawski, where Wieniawski reveals the secret behind his renowned staccato technique, emphasizing the pivotal role of arm movement. Topics discussed include Wieniawski's staccato technique, the influence of his training at the Paris Conservatoire, and the transformative moment when he discovered the key to mastering the technique through a unique arm movement.

The article offers news briefs as of August 2021 including concern of British cellist Julian Lloyd Webber for post-Brexit visa rules, fire at Chetham's School of music, and crowdfunding campaign from author Helena Attlee.

The article lists chamber music courses taught throughout the world which includes "International Music Masterclass" in Albania, "Mount Buller Chamber Music Summer School" in Australia, and "Banff Centre Career Development Residency" in Canada.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Davidoff's Heirs," which appeared in the July 1990 issue of the publication. It discusses traditions of stringed instrument instruction in Russia, focusing particularly on violin and cello methods. It presents techniques that can be traced back to the conservatory teachings of musicians Anton Rubenstein, Nicholai Rubenstein, and Carl Davidoff. It also discusses the strengths of Russian string players in light of these traditions.

The article discusses the author's visits to several musical conservatories in Eastern Europe to study different pedagogical methods used to teach music. The trip included the Kodály School and Pedagogical Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary, the Tchaikovsky Conservatoire and the Mersyalovskoye Institute in Moscow, Russia, and the East Helsinki Music Institute in Helsinki, Finland. The relationships between the students and teachers is described as are the entrance requirements.

The article offers information on the change in attitude regarding mental health provision at Great Britain's music colleges. It discusses the rising demand for counselling services in the Great Britain by putting more resources into mental health support, and developing more integrated strategies for addressing wellbeing. It mentions the appointment of Sara Ascenso, a clinical psychologist and trained pianist for lecture at the Royal Northern College of Music.

This article presents a list of contact information for various music schools around the world. Schools on the list include the Ilsa Intenationale Lutherie School Belgie in Belgium, the Corbett O'Neill Violin Making School in Limerick, Ireland, the Daikanyama Music Academy in Shibuya-Ku, Japan, the Leeds College of Music in Leeds, Great Britain, and the Chimneys Violin Maker's Apprenticeship Programme in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.

Presents a list of bowed stringed instrument music courses offered at several universities in the U.S. and abroad. Music degrees at the Australian Institute of Music; String staff at Brandon University in Canada; Number of students at the Royal Academy of Music in Denmark; Number of Practice Rooms at the Calcutta School of Music in India.

Discusses the career of violinist Nikolaj Znaider. Purpose of releasing violin concertos album of composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Felix Mendelssohn; Prizes received from different competitions; Objective of opening the Nordic Music Academy. INSETS: 'LIEBIG' STRADIVARI;WIN ZNAIDER'S LATEST CD.

Presents information on various music degrees offered by several universities and colleges. Australian Institute of Music in Sydney, New South Wales; Konservatorium Wien in Vienna, Austria; Brandon University in Brandon, Manitoba.

Profiles Lin Yaoji and Yang Lin, violin professors at Beijing's Central Conservatory in China. Educational background of Lin; Efforts of Lin to develop a system of kouque musical principles; Views of Yang on the importance of international music competitions; Details of the selection criteria used by Yang in selecting his students. INSET: Kouque of Lin Yaoji.

Features the Moscow State Conservatory in Russia. Description of the school campus; Discussion on the music teaching curricula of the Moscow Conservatory for students; Information on the federal aid for the school. INSET: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

Presents a guide to summer 2004 musical getaways and interludes. Chamber of Music Holidays in Asolo and Venice, Italy; Alexander Music School: A Week Devoted to Cello in Spain; International Bartók Seminar and Festival in Hungary; VanderCook College of Music: String Repair for String Educators in Illinois.

Probes into the violin teaching tradition in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Influence of the states of Bohemia and Moravia on the development of European music; Foundation of a music conservatory in Prague in 1811; Background of performers produced from such tradition.

Focuses on the string music department of the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Role of Robert Sirota, the director of the Peabody Institute, in the improvements in the music program of the conservatory; Ways by which the conservatory prepares the young musicians for competitions; Music instructors at the conservatory.

Discusses the problems experienced by string instrument teachers in dealing with problem parents of their students. Importance of constant communication between teachers and parents; Tips in avoiding misunderstandings between parents and teachers; Parents with high expectations on the performance of their children.

Presents an article on the experience visiting a music school founded by violinist Piero Farulli in Fiesole, Italy. Location of the school; Orchestras formed by the school; Remarks of students on Farulli.

Focuses on Schola Cantorum, a music school in Paris, France. Description of the school's building and atmosphere; History of the school; Ways to study at Schola.

Focuses on the development of the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra after the foundation of the Casals Festival. History of string playing in the country; Background of the Casals Festival; Information on the Puerto Rico Conservatory; Problems faced by the string community in retaining its talents.

Features French professional violinist Jaap Schr ö der. His education in the Amsterdam Conservatory; His interest in the French tradition of bowing manifested by Jean Pasquier of the Pasquier Trio; His participation in the Netherlands Quartert.

Presents information on the Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia, a music school in Madrid, Spain which focuses on string education. Operations of the school; Admission of students; Musicians who serve as faculty in the school.

Describes a music school based in Odessa, Ukraine which was founded by violinist Pyotr Solomonovich Stolyarsky. Educational and professional background of Stolyarsky; History of the establishment of the school; Number of students enrolled in the school.

Offers pieces of advice to students auditioning for music colleges. Qualities that colleges look for; Preparations needed before an audition; Considerations to make during the auditioning process.

Gives advice on how to land a career in the music world after graduating from college. Number of music schools in the United States; Tips for those aspiring for a chamber music position; Process of auditioning for an orchestral position.

The article announces several appointments in music schools including Daniel Pioro as an associate artist at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Geraldine Walther as head of Colburn School, and Jesus Castro-Balbi as director of Kennesaw State University's Dr Bobbie Bailey School of Music.

The article reflects on the role of conservatoires to include 17th century music in curriculum. It emphasizes on musical interpretation for early music education. It highlights the cultural and historical connection of musical psyche by Baroque music. It also offers recommendation on the employment of musical instruments specialist by conservatoires for music education to students, as of May 2021.

Provides information on the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Distinguished musicians who graduated from the institute; Facilities; Requirements from students; School supplies; Faculty members; Expansion of the emphasis on chamber music under Curtis Institute President Gary Graffman.

Reflects on the inception of Saint Mary's Music School in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1972. Account about the school's transfer from Saint Mary's Cathedral; Information on the `string ghetto,' a place in the campus; Information on the students.

Highlights the achievements of several musicians who attended the Belgian Violin School. Includes Henri Vieuxtemps; Jeno Hubay; Francois Prume; Hubert Leonard; Charles de Beriot.

A directory for musical instruments making schools in various countries is presented.

The article reports on music education in England. Topics discussed include effective relationship between schools and music education hubs; local authority music services, schools, arts organizations and community organizations; and concerns about progression routes through primary and secondary school.

The article discusses the issue about teacher-student relationships in music schools in Great Britain. It highlights several stories related to the issue and the lessons that they taught about the limitations of teachers' roles to their students. It recommends the need to prohibit the development of intimate relations between them like other professions.

The article discusses the significance of teaching Baroque and Classical music genres to players of modern instruments in the U.S. and Europe. It mentions that the music conservatories had acknowledged period-instrument playing; encouraging the students to play both period and modern instruments, and expanding their activities. It states that music colleges had opened their resources for students who are interested in studying period performance style and techniques.

The article offers information on Credo Chamber Music Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. It mentions that the Credo programme gives an opportunity for young musicians for combining performance practice and social activism. It states that students are invited to a community wherein religion is a source of inspiration. It notes that the festival is being held at Oberlin College of Conservatory. According to students, the festival emphasizes positive reinforcement, service, and constructive criticism.

The article explores educational and career opportunities for young musicians. Educational opportunities discussed include attending a conservatoire, a music school within a university, or completing a non-musical degree. Occupational considerations include performance, teaching, and work within musical organizations. The author notes that all who work within the music industry should be familiar with its various aspects.

The article reports on the growing trend of musical colleges and universities offering degrees in folk and non-classical music. The growth in folk music in the United States and Great Britain is highlighted, influencing the foundation of the programs. Details surrounding the ideological and practical differences between classical and folk-tradition based music are described, along with overviews of several specific programs offered by colleges in Great Britain. INSETS: Ross Couper;Lori Watson;Patircia Clark.

The article presents answers to questions related to the right course offered by the music institutions.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author explores his experience of teaching music in music schools.

The article announces appointments of several violinists including Marlene Ito as principal second violinists of the Berlin Philharmonic, Minn Majoe from London philharmonic orchestra joined the ranks of its first violins, and Ning Kam joined Yehudi Menuhin School.

Features the Trinity College of Music based in the former Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London, England. Description of its location; Increase in the number of students enrolled in the school; Background on the teaching experience of instructor Caroline Lumsden.

The article informs that Great Britain's Yehudi Menuhin School (YMS) is planning to set up its first international music school in Qingdao, China, as of October 2019, with the Qingdao Urban Construction Group, the specialist music school.

Focuses on the graduate programme in orchestral performance being offered by the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) in New York City. Approach used by the school in teaching orchestral solos and excerpts; Advantage of MSM over other musical schools; Significance of the programme to students who intend to get involved in an orchestral audition. INSET: CONTACT DETAILS.

Explains the standard set by the British National Youth String Academy for string orchestras, in line with its 10th anniversary. Role of course director and founder Viviane Ronchetti in the success of the ensemble; Requirements for applications during auditions; Types of residential courses being offered by the academy.

Highlights the creation of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music by founding director Steven Baxter in Singapore. Number of students consisting the conservatory; Donation of musical instruments by private Singaporean entrepreneur and philanthropist Rin Kei Mei; Music programs being offered by the conservatory.

Focuses on Chinese stringed instrument players who trained in foreign music conservatories. Views of violinist Vera Tsu on the opportunities available for Chinese music students; International career of Huang Mengla, a postgraduate student at the Shanghai Conservatory; Information on the Lu Siqing Music and Art Centre for string players in Beijing, China; Forecast on the growth of the Chinese music industry.

Discusses the music culture in Poland. Contributions of composer Frederic Chopin; Problem facing many orchestras and music academies; Concern on the future of classical music in the country.

Provides information on the Association Europe´enne des Conservatoires (AEC). Objectives of the association; Contributions of the association to the music culture of the continent; Factors that associated AEC with the European String Teachers Association.