I’m helping one middle school girl violinist (Kimberly) prepare for the All County Orchestra audition November 14th. The main piece she must perform for the 3 judges (who are unseen by the player) is the second Seitz concerto in Suzuki Book Four: Concerto No. 5, 1st Movement, D Major, no 3rd position.
Of course, she must be able to play two-octave scales called to her at random from the judges, and a ‘cold’ piece is occasionally presented.
Stay tuned for more riveting All County news!
Of course, my picture Gallery is where I have the most fun. It’s not just about the violin, but reflects my other interests too. Choose a category to view, otherwise the photos are in random order.

Thanks for visiting!
Mike

ALL COUNTY BULLETIN!!! Wednesday, October 3, 2007
I finally have a violist trying for All County and that really made my day! Morgan is also learning a Suzuki piece (Handel’s Bouree) and general scales for her audition, plus the ’surprise’ sheet she must prepare for. You can impress your friends by pronouncing Viola properly: Vee-Oh-La

Sunday Morning, October 21, 2007
Auditions are November 14. My violinist and violist are ready now. Of course, then we get the actual sheet music and the fun begins.

Friday Morning, November 9, 2007
Down to the wire now with the auditions next Wednesday. I always show up to check out all the variety of talented string players and show support for my crew. Soon enough, we’ll being working the concert sheet music; that’s where I really enjoy helping these girls get it right! The big show is usually the first week of February.

Monday December 3, 2007
Well, we’ve done it again! Both girls got in the club!!!
Now, where’s those sheets?

Sunday December 16, sheets are here! Go to my gallery category All County 2007-2008 for the repertoire.

Groundhog Day - Saturday, February 2, 2008 - Tonight at 7:30pm North Carroll HS, Hampstead, Maryland my violinist Kimberly and violist Morgan will participate in the Carroll County Middle-School All-County concert. Bad weather closed the schools Friday so they did not get that essential rehearsal time. I know they’ll be fine!!!

Sunday, Feb 3, 2008 - The morning after the night before. What a great show. The highlight was 1st violinist Zoe’s solo for Ashokan Farewell.