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In Harmony Liverpool and the Till Approach: A New Perspective on String Pedagogy

02-05-2025

Ten years ago, violinist Sophie Till was in Scotland working with players from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. I was there too, attending her sessions and participating in a lesson. When I returned to In Harmony Liverpool, I did so feeling that Sophie’s work would soon change the way we taught our young string players.

Crowdfunding Launches Lisbon Orchestra on First International Tour

12-11-2024

Sinfonia do Bairro, a Lisbon-based ensemble founded by Mariana Pinto, recently celebrated a major milestone with their first international tour to Paris.

Applications Open for Side by Side

12-11-2024

Side by Side is now accepting applications for their international music camp in Gothenburg, Sweden through January 28.

AMPLIFY Digital Music Project Launched in EU

12-11-2024

Fourteen organizational partners from eight European countries gathered last month for the launch of the EU-funded AMPLIFY project, bringing together artists, technologists, and researchers to elevate “phygital” (physical-digital) experiences with music.

Spotify and Youth Music Team Up to Protect At-Risk Music Spaces

12-11-2024

Fifteen youth music spaces across the UK are no longer at risk of closing thanks to critical support from Spotify and Youth Music.

In His Words: Ron Davis Alvarez, Founder/Director, The Dream Orchestra

12-11-2024

Ron Davis Alvarez, Director of The Dream Orchestra in Gothenburg, Sweden, was nominated as one of the five finalists in the 2024 CNN “Heroes” contest sponsored by the United States-based multinational Cable News Network (CNN). The contest features “inspiring people who have found unique ways to help others,” and aims to elevate awareness of inspirational work by people around the world.

The Ensemble Executive Editor Patrick Scafidi recently interviewed Ron via email.

Rediscovering Joy at Superar Hungary

12-11-2024

When I was growing up in Budapest, Hungary, I had the privilege of learning to play music through the pedagogy of Zoltan Kodály, the famous 20th century Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, music educator, linguist, and philosopher

Thanks to Kodály, our small country has a well-built school music system, which allows students to learn music theory from a young age and to experience active music-making.

2024-25 Events with SIMM

11-06-2024

SIMM (Social Impact of Music Making) has a lively roster of international research seminars and conferences across Europe this coming year.

Sistema Scotland Performs for the King of England

11-06-2024

Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise ensembles had the honor of performing for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Scottish Parliament in September.

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