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VIOLIN TECHNICAL WORK BOOTCAMP IS HERE! Violin teachers and students; here is an opportunity for all violinists to practise and improve your technical work weekly at your favorite violin shop, Simply for Strings, under the guidance of experienced performer and teacher Ben Greaves (from Collusion … Continue reading

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Audition Notices

Australian Chamber Orchestra -Assistant Principal Violin See http://www.aco.com.au/Default.aspx?url=/joining-the-aco for more information Sydney Symphony Orchestra -Concert Master -Co-Principal Cellist -Tutti 1st Violin -Assistant Principal Viola -Tutti Viola See http://www.sydneysymphony.com/about_us/jobs/orchestral_jobs/ for more information   Queensland Symphony Orchestra -Associate Principal Viola -Tutti Viola … Continue reading

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Simply for Strings Launches Specialised Back to School Online Store

Making Back to School Simple To our teachers… Simply for Strings is offering a new back to school service for you and your busy string parents. Previously we have supplied schools with a customised back to school order form which have … Continue reading

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Wittner FineTune Pegs Make Their Mark

Stradivari violin gets pegged with new technology. You may have seen or heard of the Academy-award winning film, The Red Violin.  It is said to have been inspired by the Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius of 1720. This very instrument set a … Continue reading

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New International Series Puts Spotlight on Brisbane

A new partnership between the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Events Queensland to deliver the QPAC International Series is set to draw national and international attention to Brisbane over the next four years. “The QPAC International Series begins in August 2012 with a unique series of … Continue reading

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The Piatigorsky International Cello Festival

Here at Simply for Strings we’re getting a little bit excited about all the great things happening in the International string world. Earlier this week, the details of the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival were released and boy, does it look … Continue reading

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Charlie Siem: A Stylish Rendition (via NOWNESS)

We’ve all been following the recently debuted violinist Charlie Siem since hearing his sensational new album. Now he seems to be popping up in some of the most stylish niches of the web, too. Charlie has recently played in the … Continue reading

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Launches Educational App.

MSOLearn is a new interactive education app released by The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, designed by Outware Mobile. Download it to your iPhone or iPad and learn more about one of Australia’s best orchestra’s. We dig smart use of technology and … Continue reading

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On the couch with Australian Violinist, Ray Chen

Winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition (2009) & the Yehudi Menuhin Competition (2008), Ray Chen is among the most compelling young violinists today. His recent performances, including debut recitals at the Kennedy Center in Washington D. C. & the Merkin … Continue reading

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New Baroque Rosin from Melos

Melos has released its new range of baroque rosins for the discerning period-style string player. The baroque rosins have been expertly crafted to work with gut strings and give a ‘true’ sound. There are 3 different grades available for violin, … Continue reading

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