parents
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Far more meaningful than plastic toys or tech fads, the gift of a violin creates a lifetime-long love
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15 NovRead more »
A respected symphony violinist/music teacher/violin shop owner sheds light on the delicate issue of purchasing a violin or other stringed instrument
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1 AprRead more »
[DISCONTINUED] In 2011 the Canadian government created the Children's Art Tax Credit (CATC), a non-refundable tax credit to encourage the participation of children in artistic, cultural, recreation and development programs.
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20 JanRead more »
Growing up on a Varied Musical Diet
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5 DecRead more »
Charitable giving is the essence of Christmas and does not have to put us further into debt
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25 MayRead more »
I encourage all my students to create their own music. Composition opens players' minds to whole new levels of musicianship, creativity and understanding of theory. Besides it's great fun and something the player can take personal pride in playing.
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19 OctRead more »
![(L to R): John Mann [Spirit of the West], Fiddleheads owner Rhiannon Nachbaur, and Shari Ulrich [Pied Pumpkin]](https://eadn-wc05-5347544.nxedge.io/cdn/pub/media/wysiwyg/Blog_Images/John_Mann_Spirit_of_the_West_Rhiannon_Nachbaur_Shari_Ulrich_-_Fall_2006_rectangle_crop.jpg)
Juno Award-winning singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Shari Ulrich and I have “bumped” into each other several times this past few months. This is my interview with the down-to-earth fellow musician.
Photo (L to R): John Mann [Spirit of the West], Fiddleheads owner Rhiannon Nachbaur, and Shari Ulrich [Pied Pumpkin]
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30 OctRead more »
A Fun Mock Press Release Written by a Mom
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21 JunRead more »
As I grieve from losing my father, I am consoled by stories of his musical life.
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21 FebRead more »
The Okanagan Symphony Understands Engaging Younger Audiences is the Key to a Strong Future Audience
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