Monday, March 2, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Studio news
March tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the bulletin board (above the printer) when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
March Schedule
No lessons Monday, Mar 30. I am in opera rehearsals all day.
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class
Group Classes will meet on Friday, March 20th in the Choir Room at Saint Francis UMC. 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd. Cary, 27518.
Consult the year start up letter for the times you should arrive. OR log in to your MMS account where your group times are listed in the event on the calendar.
Inclement Weather Lessons
To help reduce the # of makeup lessons in on days when travel is not possible, I would like to experiment with video call lessons using Zoom. It will be helpful if you make sure that you have zoom installed ahead of time on the device you would use during the lesson time. (I think you can use the link below to start the set up process)
Here is the link to use for lessons this year: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937
Of course, this is given we have power. ☺ The past missed lesson policies will remain in place if you are not able to attend a video lesson during your scheduled time.
We will use the Zoom conference room as a way to join an already going lesson and leave when your time is up, just like we do in the studio. This will take a little getting used to but I am excited by the possibilities!
March Madness - Practice Challenge
This month we will all turn our focus to REVIEW! One of the major contributions that Dr. Suzuki made to the world of music education is the idea of continuous review. In my opinion, this pedagogy element, also used in folk music circles (fiddling, jazz), is key to the musical comfort/expertise we are looking for in our kids. There are several reasons Dr. Suzuki included review in his program; to build a foundation of skills, to grow familiarity and comfort with the instrument/music, and to offer a peer support system in our group class time, to name a few.
This week in your lesson, I will be handing out competition brackets for your review pieces! AND, I will explain how to move your pieces through our March Madness competition. Bring your bracket to class each week so that I may take a photo of your progress and display it for the studio to see!
As always, if you have any questions please let me know.
Studio Videos
Reminder: link to our YouTube folders:
https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols.
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it! So glad that several of you are taking advantage of these articles. If you haven't downloaded any of them yet, I highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it. There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent. Let these articles give you that value!!
This month I am uploading an article from an SAA Mini Journal (1997), The ABCs of Group Experience by Dr. Jacqueline Maurer, a pioneer in the Suzuki movement.
Take the time to download and read this article. If you have time, let me know your reaction, thoughts. etc. Additionally, feel free to look back at the other articles I have posted. We have quite a variety of topics to choose from now!
Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week. This month's famous performer is Rachel Barton (see notes below).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Enjoy!
Please share these with the kids.
Tchaikovsky/Sibelius concertos, short recording documentary (Deutsche Gramaphone): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeVdP0tK2j8
Bach Concerto in C min (BWV 1060) - music video promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQag_3G1mI
Prokofiev: Concerto (short recording documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMTJrbbpaUw
Prokofiev: Concerto No.1 in D, (live performance):
I. Andantino - Andante assai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG0-2kZNcOs
II. Scherzo : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvXE03NQrDM
III. FInale, Moderato: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cvsq1IoAOo
Lisa Batiashvili (born 1979) is a prominent Georgianviolinist. A former New York Philharmonic artist-in-residence, she is acclaimed for her "natural elegance, silky sound and the meticulous grace of her articulation." Batiashvili makes frequent appearances at high-profile international events; she was the violin soloist at the 2018 Nobel Prize concert.
She began learning violin with her father from age four. The family left Georgia in 1991 when she was 12 years old, and settled in Germany. In 1995, aged 16, she placed 2nd at the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in Helsinki.
She plays a 1739 Guarneri del Gesu violin (Cozio 61377) lent to her from the private collection of an anonymous German collector.
CONCERTS
Websites for local concerts:
*April 3 (7:30 pm) and 5 2:00 pm) NC Opera presents The Magic Flute by Mozart. For more information use this link.
*Indicates Dr. Baker is performing this concert.
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2019-20. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University https://dukeperformances.duke.edu/
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. https://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/series_parent/summer_concerts
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances https://live.arts.ncsu.edu/events/nc-state-live-2018-19-season/
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.
Saturday, February 1, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Studio news
February tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the bulletin board (above the printer) when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
February Schedule
No lessons Tuesday, Feb 4 - Friday, Feb 7. I am on vacation this week.
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class
Group Classes will meet on Friday, February 28th in the Choir Room at Saint Francis UMC. 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd. Cary, 27518.
Consult the year start up letter for the times you should arrive. OR log in to your MMS account where your group times are listed in the event on the calendar.
Inclement Weather Lessons
The season of the year when we could have cancelled days due to inclement weather is in front of us. I have been thinking of a way to help reduce the # of makeup lessons in circumstances like this. Starting this year, I would like to experiment with video call lessons using Zoom. To facilitate this process, it will be helpful if you make sure that you have zoom installed ahead of time on the device you would use during the lesson time. (I think you can use the link below to start the set up process)
Here is the link to use for lessons this year: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937
Of course, this is given we have power. ☺ The past missed lesson policies will remain in place if you are not able to attend a video lesson during your scheduled time.
A little up front info. My idea is to use the Zoom conference room as a way to join in an already going lesson and leave when your time is up, just like we do in the studio. This will take a little getting used to but I am excited by the possibilities!
Studio Videos
Reminder: link to our YouTube folders:
https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols.
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it! So glad that several of you are taking advantage of these articles. If you haven't downloaded any of them yet, I highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it. There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent. Let these articles give you that value!!
This month I am uploading an article from an SAA Mini Journal (2016), The Skill of Inspiring Children to Practice by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
Take the time to download and read this article. If you have time, let me know your reaction, thoughts. etc. Additionally, feel free to look back at the other articles I have posted. We have quite a variety of topics to choose from now!
Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week. This month's famous performer is Rachel Barton (see notes below).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Enjoy!
Please share these with the kids.
J.S. Bach: Various Unaccompanied movements (NPR Tiny Desk Concert): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSZzJu67EJc
Dolores White: Blues Dialogues: III. Fast and Funky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zExjAf7PpwY&list=PL2t0tH4JZPD2gEpcoRbz-5GJQlBVBxzUi&index=168
Astor Piazzolla: Tango-Etude No. 3 (arr. R.B. Pines): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHtJl-Tdb34&list=PL2t0tH4JZPD2gEpcoRbz-5GJQlBVBxzUi&index=41
Star Spangled Banner for solo violin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aqU2yw-Scc&list=PL2t0tH4JZPD2gEpcoRbz-5GJQlBVBxzUi&index=53
Rachel Barton Pine (born 1974) is an American violinist. She debuted with the Chicago Symphony at age 10, and was the first American and youngest ever gold medal winner of the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition. The Washington Post wrote that she "displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon."Her passion for violin compelled her to practice 4 or 5 hours a day as a second grader, prompting her elementary school principal to encourage her parents to begin home schooling, which allowed her to focus on her music, practicing 8 hours a day.
Pine tours worldwide as a soloist with prestigious orchestras, has an active recording career, and has run The Rachel Barton Pine Foundation since 2001 which provides services and funding to promote classical music education and performances.
Her website: https://rachelbartonpine.com/
CONCERTS
Websites for local concerts:
*April 3 (7:30 pm) and 5 2:00 pm) NC Opera presents The Magic Flute by Mozart. For more information use this link.
*Indicates Dr. Baker is performing this concert.
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2019-20. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University https://dukeperformances.duke.edu/
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. https://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/series_parent/summer_concerts
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances https://live.arts.ncsu.edu/events/nc-state-live-2018-19-season/
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.
Saturday, January 4, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Studio news
January tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the bulletin board (above the printer) when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
January Schedule
No lessons Monday, Jan 20. I am in NC Opera rehearsals all afternoon/evening.
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class
Group Classes will meet on Friday, January 31st in the Choir Room at Saint Francis UMC. 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd. Cary, 27518.
Consult the year start up letter for the times you should arrive. OR log in to your MMS account where your group times are listed in the event on the calendar.
"12 Days of Practice" Challenge
Bring your filled in practice charts to your lesson for a "sweet reward" this week.
Inclement Weather Lessons
The season of the year when we could have cancelled days due to inclement weather is in front of us. I have been thinking of a way to help reduce the # of makeup lessons in circumstances like this. Starting this year, I would like to experiment with video call lessons using Zoom. To facilitate this process, it will be helpful if you make sure that you have zoom installed ahead of time on the device you would use during the lesson time. (I think you can use the link below to start the set up process)
Here is the link to use for lessons this year: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937
Of course, this is given we have power. ☺ The past missed lesson policies will remain in place if you are not able to attend a video lesson during your scheduled time.
A little up front info. My idea is to use the Zoom conference room as a way to join in an already going lesson and leave when your time is up, just like we do in the studio. This will take a little getting used to but I am excited by the possibilities!
Studio Videos
Reminder: link to our YouTube folders:
https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols.
Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week. This month's famous performer is Julian Rachlin (see notes below).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Enjoy!
Please share these with the kids.
Saint Saëns, Introduction and rondo capriccioso: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2RD_4GmYH4
Piazzolla, (title not given): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMAfoQgtBTc
Vivaldi, Concerto for 4 Violins in B Minor, RV 580: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjMwksjQs5w
Julian Rachlin (born 8 December 1974) is a Lithuanian-born violinist, violist and conductor. He emigrated in 1978 with his musician parents to Austria. In 1983, he entered the Konservatorium Wien and studied violin in the Soviet tradition with Boris Kuschnir, while also receiving private lessons from Pinchas Zukerman. His career as a child prodigy began with his first public concert in 1984.
In 1988, he took the title of Eurovision Young Musician of the Year, which led to his being invited to appear at the Berlin Festival with conductorLorin Maazel and to his becoming the youngest soloist to ever play with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Riccardo Muti. In 2005, Rachlin made his Carnegie Hall debut when he performed with the New York Philharmonic under Maazel.
Rachlin plays the "ex Liebig" Stradivarius violin (which is loaned to him).
His website: http://julianrachlin.com/About.aspx
CONCERTS
Websites for local concerts:
*Jan 24 (7:30 pm) and 26 (2:00 pm) NC Opera presents Pagliacci by Leoncavallo. For more information use this link.
*April 3 (7:30 pm) and 5 2:00 pm) NC Opera presents The Magic Flute by Mozart. For more information use this link.
*Indicates Dr. Baker is performing this concert.
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2019-20. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University https://dukeperformances.duke.edu/
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. https://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/series_parent/summer_concerts
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances https://live.arts.ncsu.edu/events/nc-state-live-2018-19-season/
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.
Monday, December 2, 2019 by Cortney Baker | Studio news
December tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the bulletin board (above the printer) when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
December Schedule
No lessons Friday, Dec 20 to Friday, Jan 3. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class (Caroling Rehearsal)
Group Classes will meet on Friday, December 13th in the Choir Room at Saint Francis UMC. 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd. Cary, 27518.
We will play through all of the carols to be performed the next day at Phoenix Assisted Care. Even if you are not able to join us for the community outreach, come play carols with us, "ornament" your violin, and enjoy an end of semester party!
Consult the year start up letter for the times you should arrive. OR log in to your MMS account where your group times are listed in the event on the calendar.
Community Outreach Concert
On Dec. 14 @ 4:30 pm, we will share Christmas Carols with the community at Phoenix Assisted Care. Plan to arrive between 4:10 and 4:20. Phoenix Assisted Care is located at 201 Westhigh St, Cary, NC 27513. Parking is limited. You can park around the side of the building or along Westhigh street.
Christmas Carols are available to listen to on our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWj3lwWRP0lAa3hwgjXrDQcyPrponbMrA
Listening to them will help your child learn them quickly by ear. These tunes should be part of your listening rotation. Keep it going until we perform!
You need to REGISTER for this event. Log in to your MMS account, go to the calendar and click on the Dec 14 event, Click on the "Register" link and you will be added to the attendance for this event. Thank you for letting me know that you will be there so I can have the appropriate space determined ahead of time.
"12 Days of Practice" Challenge
Over the break, plan to participate in our studio-wide practice challenge. I will have a charts to hand out in lesson Dec 9-12. Practicing begins on Friday, December 13!
Successful participants will earn a special holiday practice reward and be recognized at our January group class. This practice challenge can be layered on top of your 100 days of practice plan, if you are currently working on that.
Parents, use this studio challenge as motivation and leverage as we traverse a few weeks of no lessons. Holidays can be oh, too easy to just ignore the violin. Remember: 5 min with joy is all you need to expect! Often that 5 minutes turns in to 15 or 20. And some days, 5 is just right. ☺
Studio Videos
Here is a link to our YouTube folders:
https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols. I hope to create one for the book 2 accompaniment soon. ☺
CONCERTS
Websites for local concerts:
*Jan 24 (7:30 pm) and 26 (2:00 pm) NC Opera presents Pagliacci by Leoncavallo. For more information use this link.
*April 3 (7:30 pm) and 5 2:00 pm) NC Opera presents The Magic Flute by Mozart. For more information use this link.
*Indicates Dr. Baker is performing this concert.
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2019-20. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University https://dukeperformances.duke.edu/
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. https://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/series_parent/summer_concerts
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances https://live.arts.ncsu.edu/events/nc-state-live-2018-19-season/
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.
Friday, November 1, 2019 by Cortney Baker | Studio news
November tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the bulletin board (above the printer) when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
November Schedule
No lessons on Monday, Nov 3 or Wednesday, Nov 5. I have NCOpera rehearsals this week.
No lessons on Thursday, Nov 28. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class (Dress Rehearsal)
Group Classes will meet on Friday, November 15th in the Sanctuary at Saint Francis UMC. 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd. Cary, 27518.
**Please note that the times will vary some from our usual months. This is to allow us time to overlap for the Book 2+ piece and to cover all of the music for the November recital. Updated times can be found in your MMS account on the calendar for Nov. 15.
Once on campus, park in the main parking lot, use the double doors that face the traffic circle drop off. The Sanctuary will be on your right.
Consult the year start up letter for the times you should arrive. OR log in to your MMS account where your group times are listed in the event on the calendar.
November Recital
Our fall recital is scheduled for Saturday, November 16 at 4:30 p.m. at Saint Francis UMC (in the sanctuary). Family and friends are invited to attend and support all of the performers!
All studio participants are expected to participate in our 2 recitals each year.
RECITAL ATTIRE:
Men/Boys - nice pants and shirt, dress shoes preferred (dark tennis shoes are fine)
Ladies/Girls - dresses (with a below the knee hemline - our "stage" is at eye level for our audience, so please plan accordingly) or dress pants and nice top, dress shoes preferred.
ARRIVAL:
Plan to arrive by 4:15 PM to unpack and tune
In addition to your child's chosen solo piece, the following pieces will be performed as a group:
The Toreador Song (reading piece)
Minuet by Bach (vol. 3 with Book 2 students playing Minuet 3 from Book 1)
Chorus from 'Judas Maccabeus' (vol. 2)
Minuet 1 by J.S.Bach (vol 1)
O Come Little Children
Lightly Row
Twinkle VAR B and Theme
Community Outreach Concert
Looking forward to sharing our music with the community at Phoenix Assisted Care again this year. This event is schedule for December 14 at 4:30pm. Plan to arrive between 4:10 and 4:20. Phoenix Assisted Care is located at 201 Westhigh St, Cary, NC 27513. The parking is limited. You can park along Westhigh street. Music is available in your lesson. Please let me know if you don't have copies from a previous year.
Christmas Carols are available to listen to on our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWj3lwWRP0lAa3hwgjXrDQcyPrponbMrA
Listening to them will help your child learn them quickly by ear. As you are able, add these to your practice rotation again.
As before, you will need to REGISTER for this event. Log in to your MMS account, go to the calendar and click on the Dec 14 event, Click on the "Register" link and you will be added to the attendance for this event. Thank you for letting me know that you will be there so I can have the appropriate space determined ahead of time.
SAA Podcasts
The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) website now houses 2 seasons of podcasts. Listen to the Season 1 trailer here and learn more about this podcast series.
Browse the entire series here
Studio Videos
Here is a link to our YouTube folders:
https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols. I hope to create one for the book 2 accompaniment soon. ☺
Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week. This month's famous performer is Isabelle Faust (see notes below).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Enjoy!
Please share these with the kids.
Faust was born in Esslingen, near Stuttgart, in 1972. She accompanied her father to his violin lessons when she was five, and while the father's talents were ordinary, teachers noticed that the daughter quickly mastered whatever challenges she was given. A family string quartet (her brother Boris Faust is a noted violist) as well as lessons with Denes Zsigmondy and Christoph Poppen honed her skills.
After winning first prize at the International Leopold Mozart Competition in Augsburg in 1987, Faust moved to Paris for nine years to gain experience in new contexts rather than enrolling in a conservatory. She made her U.S. debut in 1995 with the Utah Symphony and appeared with many of Germany's top orchestras including the Hamburg Philharmonic under the baton of Yehudi Menuhin.
In 1997 Faust released her first album, a set of Bartók violin sonatas recorded with pianist Ewa Kupiec; the album earned a Gramophone magazine award. Most of her albums have been released on the Harmonia Mundi label. In the early 2000s Faust began performing and recording violin sonata repertory with Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov, including their historically informed recording of Mozart violin sonatas. Faust has been on the faculty of Berlin's University of the Arts since 2004.
CONCERTS
Websites for local concerts:
*Nov. 10, 2:00 pm. NC Opera presents Siegfried, Act III by Wagner. For more information use this link.
Nov 22 (7:00 pm), 24 (3:00 pm), 26 (7:00 pm) Triangle Philharmonic fall concerts. For more information use this link. Several studio colleagues will be performing on the Nov 24 concert. As your child ages up (4th grade+) and becomes a competent music reader, this organization is a wonderful way to provide playing motivation and ensemble experience for your child. Consider attending a concert or two over the next few years to acquaint yourself with the organization and let your child observe the options available outside of our studio.
*Jan 24 (7:30 pm) and 26 (2:00 pm) NC Opera presents Pagliacci by Leoncavallo. For more information use this link.
*April 3 (7:30 pm) and 5 2:00 pm) NC Opera presents The Magic Flute by Mozart. For more information use this link.
*Indicates Dr. Baker is performing this concert.
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2018-19. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University https://dukeperformances.duke.edu/
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. https://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/series_parent/summer_concerts
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances https://live.arts.ncsu.edu/events/nc-state-live-2018-19-season/
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.