Fantastic video explaining the correct Body Mapping of the hand
I don't know how I missed the AndoverProductions channel on YouTube.
Check it out!
Catherine
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Hands: Move Well, Avoid Injury
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Wisdom from a classic fllm: CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (1945) wiith BARBARA STANWYCK
One of my favorite quotes of all time is at 4:15:
“You know, Felix, it’s very important to keep promises, especially to yourself.”
--Journalist Elizabeth Lane (Barbara Stanwyck) to Felix Bassenak (S.Z. Sakall), Hungarian restaurateur
Glad to see/hear this again in it's original form at the start of a new decade.
I doubt many of us have promised ourselves mink coats, but I challenge you to keep whatever promises you make to yourself in 2010.
Best,
Catherine
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Quantz Concerto in G Major for Flute and Strings: Presto
I hope you enjoy this performance by The Hanover Band with Director Roy Goodman and Rachel Brown, traverso (note: pitch is lower than modern flute).
Excellent tempo, phrasing direction, feeling of meter, and ornaments.
May it serve as a last minute inspiration to North Carolina High School students to hear this performance before District Band auditions!
To learn more about Rachel Brown and to hear more of her fine playing, please visit her website: http://www.rachelbrownflute.com/
Best,
Catherine
Rampal performing Mozart Concerto For Flute in D Major K 314, movement 1
Greetings,
Hope you enjoy Rampal's masterful tone, trills, articulation and phrasing direction. North Carolina grade 11-12 flute students: This is the required piece is you qualify for All-State tryouts.
Best,
Catherine
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Mozart Flute Concerto No. 1 in G, K313, Rondo.
For your amusement and your amazement.
Proof eyebrows can help for high notes...
Catherine
Monday, May 4, 2009
Documentary piece on Clara Rockmore - Theremin virtuoso
Greetings,
In her own words, a brief history of Clara Rockmore's life with the Theremin. Also discussion with electronic music experts Robert Moog and Thomas Ray.
This is a wonderful tale of "crisis equals opportunity" When she ceased playing the violin because of advancing arthritis, Clara finds the perfect outlet for her artistry.
Fascinating!
Catherine
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