by John Rihani | Feb 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s here at last – state solo & ensemble at Northview MS this Saturday! My colleagues have written great blog posts about preparing mentally and making sure you have everything you need, so I thought I would just add a few notes from past...
by John Rihani | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most people familiar with band and orchestra can identify which instrument is a cello when shown a room full of string instruments. Fewer people can recognize which historical form a cello is patterned after. While many are familiar with the name Antonio Stradivari,...
by John Rihani | Jan 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Violists rejoice! We have an amazing selection of violas at the moment. I’d like to highlight a few, just as a sample: A 16″-ish viola by Indianapolis’ own Christopher Ulbricht – this viola plays like a dream! A 16 1/4″ viola by...
by John Rihani | Jan 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Later this week I’ll attend the Indiana Music Education Association’s (IMEA) annual conference. There will be opportunities to see performances, attend educational sessions, play in new music reading sessions, and generally catch up and socialize with all...
by John Rihani | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
As in past years, I’m headed up to Chicago for the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic. This is an incredible international event that is attended every year by over 100 Indiana Band & Orchestra directors. Professional development, student performances,...
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