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  1. Busk or Bust

    Young Rhiannon and a child student busking outdoors in 2003

    A "street-wise" musician and teacher explains the world of busking and offers advice on making good tips as a busker. This article was cited during a CBC Radio Documentary about busking, in which Rhiannon was interviewed. She was later interviewed by Galo Magazine on the topic of women buskers.

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  2. Violin Playin' Ain't for Sissies

    Violinist with a HUGE mosquito on her shoulder performing on stage in front of a piano

    A Soloist's Heroic Battle with a Bug: Just like the leather-faced lawmen of the old west, the prima donna in the taffeta designer dress always wins and this size 7 wasn't about to let the mosquito take over my concert, dammit.

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  3. In Conversation with Pinchas Zukerman

    Aerial view of a symphony from afar

    The Violinist/Violist and Conductor of Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra shares his passions & inspirations

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  4. Fiddle with an Attitude

    Ashley MacIsaac playing violin in concert

    Ashley's sound is rough and harsh and it matches his cynical, angsty jokes. But his dazzling showmanship and clear love of his instrument more than makes up for any gruff edginess.

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  5. House Concerts Keep Musicians Close to Home

    Bay window in a heritage home with a black grand piano and a violin

    Generations of musicians and their friends have gathered to enjoy music, food and conversation in the comfort of a home.

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  6. Potential for Music Growth Every April

    Violin adjudicator talking to three young violin students in an art gallery

    Annual Music Festivals in My Small Town

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  7. Christmas Volunteer Musician Syndrome

    Young Rhiannon and her students wearing red and performing at a mall at Christmas in 2002

    At Christmas even the most grumpy musicians might become giddy and frivolous.

    Photo: Rhiannon, in the red dress, and her Fiddleheads student ensemble performed at a local mall, Christmas 2002.

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  8. They Teach Me As Much as I Teach Them

    Rhiannon and her students performing in a mall at Christmas

    A Violin Teacher Recognizes the Strengths in her Pupils

    Photo: Rhiannon, back center, and her Fiddleheads student ensemble perform at a shopping mall in 2003.

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  9. Home-Cooked Symphony Concert

    Natalie MacMaster with Rhiannon and Rhiannon's violin students

    A Review of Fiddler Natalie MacMaster in Concert with the Okanagan Symphony, March 2003

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  10. Jingle Hell

    Young Rhiannon playing violin at the mall in 2002

    Suffering a Musician's Fate Each December

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