February 10, 2009

Can you believe it’s time to start thinking about your summer viola plans again? (Let’s just ignore that snow falling in Beaverton today and declare spring almost here, mmkay?)

There are some excellent opportunities for Oregon violists of all ages, including the Chamber Music Camp of Portland.

More camp and festival information coming soon!

December 5, 2008

STRINGS SURVEY PARTICIPANTS WANTED
Hello!  My name’s Brianna Richardson.  I’m an undergraduate music student at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA.  I’m conducting a survey on setup for violinists and violists as part of my senior thesis.  It’s fairly brief and only takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.  If you feel comfortable forwarding this email to your students and colleagues,  it would be very helpful for my project.  Thank you for your time and assistance!

To take the survey, please click on the following link or paste it into your web browser: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB228HZRFQLYN

Please forward this email to friends, colleagues, teachers, and students who play violin and viola.  Your assistance is greatly appreciated!  Questions or comments regarding this survey may be directed to brichardson@ups.edu.

September 22, 2008

NEWS FROM PEGGY’S CORNER

I am happy to announce that I have the following

scores and parts for some pieces I have written

and/or arranged. I will make a score and parts

available for you to purchase. If you need more

parts, I will furnish them. Please return all copies.

The prices will be listed after each piece.

For 4 violas:

Grand-Child’s Suite $10.00

My Russian Friend $10.00

Chinese Garden $10.00

Winter $10.00

Spring $10.00

For 5 Violas:

Berceuse $11.00

By A. Jarnefelt arranged by PJ Swafford

For 8 Violas:

Celillo Dance $12.00

Please email to me at: peggyjswafford@msn.com

with the titles desired, with your name and address –

or send the order along with a check or money order

by snail mail to:

Peggy Swafford

8519 SW Leahy Road

Portland, OR 97225

Thank you in advance for your interest and support.

Please remember to join the Oregon Viola Society.

There is much going on and things to do. PJS

August 25, 2008

Strong Readers Needed

The composition department at Lewis & Clark College could use some violists to help read student compositions from time to time. If you enjoy reading contemporary parts and are interested in brand new small ensemble or solo works, email Michael Johanson: johanson@lclark.edu

You could be the first person to read the next John Cage’s premier viola piece!

April 10, 2008

Viola for Sale

16 1/2″ viola
Karl Mueller 1987, purchased new from Johnson Strings near Boston
Nice tone, very well-maintained

$3,000, includes case.

All questions happily answered at nsteinberg@charter.net or 541-574-0908.