The Princeton String Academy |
Preucil
School of Music
Curious about one of the premiere Suzuki schools in the United States? Check
out this school, founded by one the great leaders of Talent Education, Doris
Preucil. Many Preucil School students (including the four Preucil children)
enjoy highly successful careers as professional musicians. PSA director Paul
Manulik taught at this school, and on Doris’ recommendation, was chosen
to serve as the director of the Cedar Rapids Symphony School. Bill Preucil
Sr. and Paul played many concerts together as stand
partners at CRSO.
Violin
Making
Pictures and descriptions of the instrument-making process. Early history
of Italian violin making. Advice on purchase, appraisal and care of instruments.
David Gusset, violin maker.
Day-by-day account with pictures of how a violin is made by hand by a professional violin maker in the traditional way. Follow Derek Roberts' progress as he works from choosing the wood to the completed violin.
A very simplified explanation of how violins are made through pictures and text.
Animated,
3-D Violin Making.
Best with RealPlayer.
Suzuki Association
The official Suzuki Association of America Website. Learn about Institutes,
international Suzuki conferences and other information.
The Viola Website
An all-inclusive website with a lot of information about Viola Congress, viola
events and competitions, articles on violas and violists, viola music publishers,
viola societies, and a cool viola t-shirt. Plus many links to other viola
sites.
International Viola Congress
The XXXII International Viola Congress is June 9 - 13 at the University of
Minnesota School of Music. The "world's largest gathering of professional, amateur and student
violists" features concerts, presentations, and instrument and accessory displays.
New
Jersey Youth Symphony
Audition, summer music camps and NJYS events information is available.
New
Jersey Symphony Orchestra
The Grammy Award-winning New Jersey Symphony Orchestra is a full-time ensemble
of highly trained and accomplished musicians presenting classical symphonic
repertoire at the highest level of achievement. Read the concert schedule,
order tickets, and get other information about the NJSO.
Through its live local, national, and international performances, recordings, broadcasts, and innovative Internet presence on www.andante.com and www.philorch.org, the internationally renowned Philadelphia Orchestra annually touches the lives of millions of music lovers worldwide.
A wide assortment of concerts by internationally recognized orchestras, ensembles solo concert artists appear on the stages of the beautiful landmark.
The 12 world-renowned independent Resident Companies that make up the Lincoln Center represent the very best in the performing arts today. This site guides you through the vast programming Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, called “Lincoln Center Presents”.