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  • Rehearsal, Recital, Cookie Party!

    Rehearsal, Recital, Cookie Party!

    12/20/2025

    • dress rehearsal is Saturday at 4:00 PM at the String Beans Studio (1667 SE Ellis Ct.)
    • “dress rehearsal” in the context of a music performance means we are rehearsing the music.  Wear whatever clothes you want to today.
    • if you have a sturdy music stand, please bring it (no wire stands)
    • We’ll do two full run-throughs of the entire program.  I’m hoping to keep the rehearsal down to an hour but it may take longer.  
    • This is not a practice session; it’s a run-through, and you’ll get one chance during each run.


    12/21/2025

    Performance is Sunday at Key Peninsula Civic Center
    17010 S Vaughn Rd NW
    Key Center, WA 98394

    • Setup: 3:30 PM
    • Performance: 4:00 PM
    • wear anything festive and nice-looking that you want, as long as you can comfortably and effectively play in it without distracting yourself or others.  You will be on an elevated stage, so no short skirts.  As always, no heels and hair must be away from your face.
    • if you have a sturdy music stand, please bring it (no wire stands)
    • Afterward: snack/cookie party. Please bring something to share – it doesn’t necessarily have to be cookies. Any snack or drink is great.
    • Help with cleanup afterwards is always appreciated.  Many hands makes for light work!
  • Time for a string check!

    Time for a string check!

    With the holiday recital coming up, this is the ideal moment to take a hard look at the condition of your strings. The quality and lifespan of violin strings have a measurable impact on sound. When strings get worn out, tone dulls, tuning becomes unstable, and even strong playing can sound muted.

    If your strings are older than 9–12 months (or 6 months with heavy practice), it’s likely time to replace them.

    Recommendations:

    Strong suggestion going forward:

    • Keep one spare full set of strings in the case at all times. It prevents last-minute panic if a string breaks the week (or the day) of a performance.
    • Don’t throw out the old ones; keep them as emergency backups.