Nov/Dec 2007, No. 8   -   Buy this issue
SAVING LIVES WITH MUSIC
How I used the violin to raise $1 million for charity, and how you can be part of a string-powered youthquake of social change!  By Jourdan Urbach
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A NEW A NEW DIMENSION
Joining a chamber group adds a vital layer to your musical abilities and awareness—not to mention it’s a whole lot of fun  By Donna Shryer


DEPARTMENTS

Teen Talk
Teen Talk WHAT IS THE RESPONSE…


What's Up!
Teens in the News CHINA EXPRESS New England Youth Conservatory, Todd Kramer, Christine Andrews, Oliver Aldort, 2007 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship winners, Ruby Jane Smith and Pearl violin, Kyle Charron, Mindy Chen 


My Turn
Allan Bailey REACH FOR THE STARS. Find your place on the musical horizon By Allan Bailey


Performance Tips
IT TAKES A STRING SECTION 6 tips on making the transition into a youth orchestra By Mimi Rabson


Practice Tips
WARMING UP Find out how other players warm up, and what works for you  By James Reel


Body and Mind
SHOW OF SUPPORT Lean on these tips to find the right shoulder rest for you By Richard Ward


Behind the Music
A TIMELESS ADVENTURE Messiaen’s ‘Quartet for the End of Time’ was born in an apocalyptic malaise By Graham Pellettieri


Music to Play
Wilson Said For String Trio. Composed by Anna Stafford By Anna Stafford


Advertiser Index
Advertiser Index A list of advertisers from the Teen Strings 8, Nov. / Dec. 2007 issue


Sound Advice
LIVIN’ LARGE! Your next musical step: Upsizing a stringed instrument  By Heather K. Scott


Plugged In
SILENCE IS GOLDEN The art of the silent violin By Gregory Walker


Wicked Cool Stuff
PRODUCT REVIEWS BOWZO, YAMAHA DOES FRACTIONS, AND THE BOWSTOPPER By Erin Shrader


Mixed Media
Mixed Media CDs, DVDs Alina Ibragimova, Gustav Mahler, Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), Section Quartet, Mona Lisa Sound 


10 things . . .
HANK DUTT Violist with the Kronos Quartet


Games
Crossword Puzzle HOLIDAY HITS

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