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Detangling Party

Harvard, MA, United States

Turn musical concerns into curiosity, and explore ways to imaginatively rethink and expand both your practice and rehearsal strategies. Discussion based on participant suggestions! Led by Judith Gordon.

The Grand Canyon Project

Harvard, MA, United States

The sheer size of the Grand Canyon can overwhelm the senses. The majestic Arizona park can be up to 18 miles wide in some parts, and one mile deep. Imagine taking the experience of visiting the Grand Canyon and trying to capture it all with just a single cello.   An Artist-in-Residence (AiR) at both Grand

Musical Triage

Harvard, MA, United States

Ad Hoc Practice Help & Mini-Lesson Sign-Ups Do you have a passage you just can’t solve? Want advice about vibrato, rhythm, practice aids? Sign up for musical triage! With chamber music at the center of their musical endeavors, Judith Eissenberg, Judith Gordon, and Rhonda Rider bring enthusiastic fluency to the full range of the literature

Easeful Playing

Harvard, MA, United States

In this session, Gillian Ansell of the New Zealand String Quartet will explore some warming up procedures for string players, with basic stretches to prepare the muscles before playing and a few simple Qi Gong movements to be done together with participants. . This will be followed by tips for some simple exercises for violinists

Mind, Body, Spirit

MA, United States

30 minute daily session, exploring Pema Chödrön’s Lojong cards, with violinist Judith Eissenberg and Alexander teacher Deborah Adams.  In a very informal and low-key conversational format, we will pick a daily teaching and read Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön’s commentaries... exploring ways we may apply them to music-making with open-ended discussion. Certified Alexander Technique teacher will

Say “Good Morning” to Your Instrument

MA, United States

 Like ourselves, string instruments can feel quite different from day to day. Humidity, temperature and barometric pressure all play a part. Start your  day warming up yourself and your instrument through this easy scale system led by Rhonda Rider.

Detangling Party

Harvard, MA, United States

Turn musical concerns into curiosity, and explore ways to imaginatively rethink and expand both your practice and rehearsal strategies. Discussion based on participant suggestions! Led by Judith Gordon.

The Electrifying Martha Mooke!

Harvard, MA, United States

Martha Mooke, acclaimed for her electrifying performances and compositions, is a pioneering electric violist/composer, highly regarded for her artistry, music advocacy, and innovative educational programs.  A longtime Yamaha Artist, and Eventide’s first Artist-in-Residence, Ms. Mooke is a leading clinician on electric and multi-style string playing. She has performed with Barbra Streisand, David Bowie, Philip Glass,

Event Series June Zoom Felting with Rachel Benson

June Zoom Felting with Rachel Benson

Zoom Meeting Online Harvard, MA, United States

Classes and Dates Tue. 6/16 - Needle Felted Cactus 3-4:30 and 5-6:30 Thur. 6/18 - Wet Felted Watermelon Beads 3-4:30 and 5-6:30 Tue. 6/23 -Needle Felted Butterfly 2:45-4:30 and 5-6:45 Thur. 6/25 -Needle Felted Ladybug 3-4:30 and 5-6:30 Fri. 6/19 -Painting with Wool (pricing separate, see info below) Kits $18 for each first kit which

In Search of Meaning: Beethoven’s Heiliger Dankgesang – Holy Song of Thanksgiving

Harvard, MA, United States

The beloved third movement of his Op. 132 String Quartet was written after he recovered from a long illness.  In this work, Beethoven draws from the past, alternating austere chorale with joyful dance as he shares his perspectives into the relationship between the human and the divine, and between life and death.  We’ll look at