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Virtuoso violinist Ida Haendel still playing at 81

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Ida Haendel plays what she calls her “fiddle” to a small audience at a friend’s apartment late into the night. Her chin fits snugly into the violin. Her body is still, only her hands move as she plays for a young student, who has waited most of the day for this moment...
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YouTube of the Week - June 26, 2010

Matthew Allen, Cellist, Tallahasse, FL
2009 National ASTA Grand Prize Winner, Junior Division
Performs Kodaly Sonata Opus 8 - July 6, 2008 at the Meadowmount School of Music

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Mont Blanc orchestra to play at Summerfest

Now in its 19th year, “Summerfest” teams a European orchestra with members of the Broward County-based Symphony of the Americas for performances in Florida and in Central and South America. The Mont Blanc orchestra includes professional musicians from France, Italy and Switzerland. Its repertoire ranges from the Baroque era to the 20th century.
More information here.

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Middle School Music Lessons Enhance Algebra Skills

A look at Maryland students’ achievement levels finds a correlation between music instruction in grades six to eight and success at algebra.

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Lakeland Student Musicians to Play in French Festival

Harrison Symphony Orchestra, Lakeland, FL, to perform at international music festival.
... Even though it's the end of a school year, Davis and Lambert and the orchestra are feverishly practicing in preparation for a very special concert. The orchestra, part of the music program at the Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, will give the [...]

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