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Recruitment strategies can often make or break a string orchestra program. This is why it is so important to have a plan of action that takes you from the first day of school to the last. Here is a list of top ten recruitment tips for string and orchestra teachers to jump-start those numbers!
The Romantic Period is from c.1820 – 1900, with Early Romantic Period (1820-1850) and Late Romantic Period (1850-1900.) Up until the early part of the 1800s, music was ordered and refined. After the 1820s, emotional expression was considered to be more important in music, and this attitude was described as 'romanticism.' 
It's that time of year again when thoughts turn to holiday concerts and
that one, slight possibility that lingers in the back of a teacher's mind that
someone, somewhere in the audience will make a stink because of the inclusion of one or two sacred selections into the program. The squabble
over whether or not to include sacred music in a secular band or choir
concert is always inflamed around the Christmas holidays but can occur
at any time of the year. What should a teacher do to program a high quality experience while avoiding any unneeded stress?
It's that time of year again. Soon the snow will be falling and thoughts will turn to the coming Christmas season. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is one of the world's favorite secular Christmas carols, and this document contains links to free sheet music for almost every instrument a person might wish to play.
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Until recently teaching music via the
web has been limited to static, text based courses such as music
theory or history. Today however, new software and hardware advances
have made this fantasy into a reality for students and teachers all
over the world. This article provides a primer on how to begin
teaching music classes or lessons in a private, one-to-one
environment via the Internet. Other articles in this series will
discuss how some musicians are teaching one-to-many lessons via video
sharing services such as YouTube and video streaming sites such as
Ustream.
The Classical Period is from c.1750 – 1830. 
