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Wedding, April 11, 2015

Playing violin with a cellist, part of the group StringsInOne, at a wedding in Georgetown, Ky. Looking forward to playing lots and lots of classical pieces. I love playing weddings!
If you are looking for a duo, trio or quartet, get in touch here

Wedding, April 4, 2015
    Playing violin with StringsInOne at a wedding in Shelbyville, Ky. Looking forward to playing a mix of classical and pop songs: Stay With Me (Sam Smith), Everything (Michael Buble), Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis), Hallelujah (Cohen), and A Thousand Years (Perri). It's going to be a great time!
If you are looking for a duo, trio or quartet, get in touch here

Good Friday Church Service April 3, 2015
   I have been invited back to play cello with a quartet, alongside the piano, organ, and choir at Walnut Street Baptist Church for their Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.

Student Recital March 14, 2015
     At the Oldham County Arts Center I am looking forward to seeing some students play a solo and to perform group pieces. We are performing Perpetual Motion by Shinichi Suzuki (Book 1), The Happy Farmer by Robert Schumann (Book 1), Long Long Ago: Theme & Variation by Thomas H. Bailey (Book 2), Gavotte in A minor by Jean-Baptiste Lully (Book 2).

We are performing at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. along with other students of other teachers. Join us!

Church Retreat in Alabama February 6-8, 2015
     I am ready for a break and this trip to Alabama playing cello with a church band will be lots of fun and relaxing. We will get plenty of time to rest and enjoy the resort where we are staying. One of the nice parts of playing with this church band is that I get to play more contemporary style songs which includes improvising.
  
Louisville Philharmonia Christmas Concert
     Ready for Christmas! Here is a great way to have fun with the family, enjoy some music, inspire your children in their musicCome join us Friday, December 5th at 730 p.m. & Saturday, December 6th at Beargrass Christian Church. It is located at 4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY  40207. And yes, it's free!

We will be featuring guest conductor Jason Hart Raff and, some of my friends, The Misty Mountain String Band. So come enjoy some of your musical holiday favorites!

Some of the selections includes:

Music from the movie Frozen, The Night Before Christmas (narrated by Helen Starr Jones),  Sleigh Ride, Overture on French Carols, Evening Prayer and Dream Pantomime from Hansel and Gretel, Rejoice from Messiah (featuring soprano Darlene Welch), O Holy Night, The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and The Bells of Paradise

Bluegrass Music Camp!
Classical music is fun and so are Suzuki lessons, so you should definitely give Bluegrass music a chance. Join us if you have a guitar, mandolin, fiddle/violin, banjo, bass, or cello to learn the basics of Bluegrass and American/Irish folk music. Delve into this incredible summer experience working with experienced teachers and performers.

We will conclude the week with a performance. Students should have at least 6 months study on their instruments. For those of you who play in the Suzuki books, you should be in the second half of book 1 or higher.

It's going to be lots of fun, it will give you a chance to learn to play with a band, and what a way to get motivated to play your instrument this summer!

Where: Oldham County Arts Center
Date: July 21-25
What Time: 1-4pm
How Much: $125 ($50 Deposit)
Ages: Ages 8-18 
Contact: 502.241.6018



Kentucky Christian String Camp
June 9-13, 2014
String Camp: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-1:00 pm
Master Classes: Mon-Thurs, 1:30-3:00 pm
Final Concert: Friday, 7:00-9 pm

"After eleven great years as Seminary String Camp, we now have a new name, new website and a new venue! God has opened the door for us to expand in exciting ways by moving our location to Portland Christian School East Campus on Westport Road. We will have this great facility for the whole week, with many classrooms and a lovely chapel, cafeteria and huge gym." more here

Louisville Philharmonia Pops Concert!
Thursday, June 26, 2014
7:30 PM
Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church
311 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY
​http://www.louisvillephilharmonia.org/
We're doing Phantom of the Opera, Lord of the Rings, and more!

Louisville Philharmonia Pops Concert!
Thursday, June 13, 2013
7:30 PM
Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church
311 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY
​http://www.louisvillephilharmonia.org/

Featuring special guests The Misty Mountain String Band

Look for me in the 2nd violin section!


Teaching String Orchestra Master Class in Romania
On May 18, I am in Iasi, Romania working with a string orchestra in for a few hours. We will work on technique, current literature they know, introduce a new piece and have fun all at the same time!

On  May 19, we will perform together during a religious ceremony at a church.

Summer Camps
       These are great opportunities to inspire, challenge and grow yourself (or your child) in their musical skills! There are many around (here for more camps in the United States), but here is one that would be great for those that are around Louisville, KY.

Seminary String Camp
June 10-14, 2013
Louisville, KY
For further information contact: Dr. Esther Crookshank, ecrookshank@sbts.edu  (502) 897-4795.

·         Camp will meet daily from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Our final concert will be held on Friday evening, June 14.

·         Violin, Viola, Cello, Harp, Bass, and Guitar are instrument majors offered at all levels.

·         Handbells will again be offered as a feature class! Other classes will be offered for Music & Movement, Voice, Theory, and Fiddle.

·         Ensemble opportunities will be available for Chamber Ensembles and Orchestras.

·         Make plans to join us at the seminary pool forgreat Family Swim times in the afternoons.

University School of Music Suzuki Summer Institute
June 16-23, 2013

Louisville, KY

For further information contact: Blaise Poth, suzukistrings@louisville.edu

http://louisville.edu/music/suzuki-string-institute

One of the oldest ongoing institutes in the nation.

This summer’s Institute promises to continue a long tradition of quality instruction to students of all ages and levels. Highlights of our program include:

 • NEW! Advanced Program with chamber music (open to Traditional and

Suzuki students without audition) taught by Shigetoshi Yamada, violin;

Dr. Timothy Durbin, violin; Alexander Croxton, cello; and Joanna Binford,

viola

 • NEW! Timothy Durbin teaches all Books 1+ Technique classes

 • NEW! Joanna Binford teaches a class on Freely Improvised Music

 • NEW! Steve Hendricks leads our Workshop Choir, ages 8+

 • NEW! Diane Gerndt leads our Musical Movement class, ages 3-7

 • NEW! Hays Hendricks leads a Dulcimer Workshop, Grade 3+

 • NEW! Belle of Louisville Cruise Suzuki Style

 • NEW! Ice Cream Social Following Opening Play-In

Classes are located in the School of Music building on the University of

Louisville campus. Housing is available nearby in the University dormitory or at hotels, such as along Crittenden Drive. All buildings are air-conditioned and handicapped accessible. Several restaurants are within walking distance of the School of Music.