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Archive-name: music/performing/faq Last-modified: 8 December 1994 Version: 1.17 Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) for rec.music.classical.performing * This is a monthly posting which attempts to address some of the questions most frequently asked in rec.music.classical.performing. The term `FAQ' is used henceforth to refer to this posting. [Contributions to this FAQ are always welcome, whether they be complete articles or simply minor additions to one of the existing sections. Furthermore, corrections are always appreciated as it is desired to keep the FAQ up-to-date and error-free. To contribute in any way, simply send email to the address at the foot of the FAQ.] Contents 1. What is rec.music.classical.performing? 2. How do I post to rec.music.classical.performing? 3. Addresses of sheet music suppliers 4. Some suggestions for combating performance anxiety 5. Addresses of recommended instrument suppliers/manufacturers 6. Over-use Syndrome (tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome etc.) 7. Organisations for performers 8. Recommended reading 9. Useful electronic mailing lists A. How to contribute to this FAQ * Since version 1.16a, new mailing lists have been added to section 9; additions have been made to sections 3, 5 and 8; also one or two minor corrections. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. What is rec.music.classical.performing? Rec.music.classical.performing is a Usenet newsgroup intended for people who are involved in or interested in the performance of classical music (or closely-related genres), at any level and in any capacity. (If you are unsure what the terms `Usenet' and `newsgroup' mean, I suggest you read the articles in news.announce.newusers before reading any further - ask someone at your site if you have trouble finding this.) The fortnightly posting `Welcome to rec.music.classical.performing!' includes a more detailed charter for the newsgroup and it is strongly suggested that you read that article before posting anything to the group. There is also a fortnightly posting `Which Classical Newsgroup? (FAQ)' which should help potential posters decide which group best suits their requirements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. How do I post to rec.music.classical.performing? Posting to rec.music.classical.performing is accomplished as for any other unmoderated newsgroup. It would be helpful if posters would bear in mind the following guidelines: - Always use an informative subject line; in particular, change the subject line on a thread which is going off-topic to something more appropriate. - Keep cross-posting to a minimum; make judicious use of the `Followup-To' field where cross-posting is necessary. - Edit quoted material to a minimum but, at the same time, keep articles as self-contained as possible. - Perhaps most importantly, take time to prepare an article before posting it to the net and ask yourself whether an email message may be more appropriate when replying to a previous article. These guidelines are generally applicable and part of standard `netiquette' (for further advice on posting, see the group news.announce.newusers.). Do not be discouraged from posting to rec.music.classical.performing! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Addresses of sheet music suppliers - in Canada: Music Store of the Royal Conservatory of Music 416/978-3773 273 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario International Music Sales { 416/920-3118 131 Bloor Street West { FAX 416/920-8778 2nd Floor, The Colonnade Toronto, Ontario M5S 1R1 Ward Music, Vancouver, British Columbia 604/682-5288 - in France: Muse Galante ? Rue Legendre (just below Avenue de Cliche) 17e Arrondissement Paris (very good stock of out-of-print sheet music) - in the Netherlands: Broekmans & Van Poppel { +31 20 6628084 PO Box 5228 { +31 20 6796575 1007 AE AMSTERDAM (large supplier of sheet music - have a shop at Van Baerlestraat 92-94, Amsterdam - specialise in Dutch contemporary music - carry everything from Donemus) - in Norway: Norsk Musikkforlag AS PO Box 1499 Vika N-0116 OSLO Norwegian Music Information Centre { +47 22 429090 Tollbugt. 28 { FAX +47 22 429091 N-0157 OSLO (good source of information about Norwegian contemporary music as well as a supplier of not- yet-printed music - free catalogues covering various topics) - in Switzerland: Jecklin Musikhaus { 01/261 77 33 am Pfauen { FAX 01/251 41 02 8024 Zuerich 1 - in the United Kingdom: Blackwell's Music Shop +44 (0) 1865 792792 Holywell Street x4452 OXFORD (very good stock - if they don't have something, they will usually get it very quickly from the publisher - also stock CD's) - in the United States: Baxter Northrop Music 818/872-0756 14452 Ventura Boulevard Sherman Oaks, California Belmont Music (Schoenberg specialists) 310/454-1867 Belwin, Inc. 15800 NW 48th Avenue Miami, Florida 33014 The Boston Music Company { 617/426-5100 172 Tremont Street { FAX 617/695-9142 Boston Massachusetts 02111 (occupies its own four-storey building - chaotic and idiosyncratic filing system - also a branch in Cambridge) Byron Hoyt { 415/431-8055 2525 16th Street { 1-800/477-8055 San Francisco, California Concordia, St Louis, Missouri 1-800-325-3040 Dale Music 800/779-6874 Eble Music 319/338-0313 Euro-American, Rental Department 215/648-0506 Carl Fisher pno, voc, instr 212/677-0821 62 Cooper Square band, orch, chor 212/677-1148 New York City, New York 10003 (shop and publisher) Dover Publications, Inc. 31 East 2nd Street Mineola, New York 11501 Fleisher Collection 215/686-5316 Foreign Music Distributors 914/469-5790 Frank Music Company 212/582-1999 250 West 54th Street, Room 302 New York City, New York 10019 (has a fuller stock than many other shops, but not set up for browsing) Guitar Solo { 415/306-0395 1411 Clement Street { 415/386-7660 San Francisco, California 94118 (huge selection for classical guitar, including hundreds of pieces for guitar and other instruments) House of Musical Traditions { 301/270-9090 7040 Carroll Avenue { FAX 301/270-3010 Takoma Park, Maryland 20912 Jerona Music { 201/488-0550 { FAX 201/836-7927 Robert King Music Sales, Inc. FAX 508/238-2571 140 Main Street North Easton, Massachusetts 02356 Margo Muler 617/332-6398 Melody Lane { 800/696-8863 532 Ramona { 415/323-5791 Palo Alto, California Music Expresso 617/424-9322 Music Mart 800/545-6204 NY Public Library 212/870-1625 Performing Arts Department Lincoln Center Manhattan, New York (also Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn) Masters Music Publications, Inc. PO Box 810157 Boca Raton, Florida 33481-0157 Organ Literature Foundation 1-617/848-1388 45 Norfolk Road Braintree, Massachusetts 02184-5918 Oxford University Press 800/334-4249 (publisher) Joseph Patelson Music House 212/582-5840 160 West 56th Street New York City, New York Philadelphia Public Library 215/686-5313 Theodore Presser Company { 812/332-3306 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010-3490 { FAX 610/527-7841 (publisher and US distributor for over { 610/525-3636 60 foreign publishers) G. Schirmer, Inc. 414/774-3630 c/o Hal Leonard (Distributor) 7777 West Bluemound Road PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 (publisher) Shar Music { 313/665-7711 { 800/248-7427 E.C. Shirmer 617/236-1935 Southern Music Co. 1-800/284-5443 (1100 Broadway) PO Box 329 San Antonio, Texas 78292-0329 Southwest Strings 800-528-3430 (catalogue available) University Music Service 1-800-858-3000 PO Box 354 Hershey, Philadelphia 17033 (reliable, inexpensive) Steve Weiss Music { 215/329-1637 { 215/324-4355 (major dealer of music for percussion only - carries most of the significant solo repertoire - also a lot of method books, ensemble pieces and recordings) Yesterday Service 617/547-8263 1972 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Some suggestions for combating performance anxiety [When the topic of performance anxiety was first raised in the newsgroup, a significant number of responses appeared in which various methods for overcoming stress were suggested. Only a few of those are represented here - if anyone notices any glaring omissions, please let me know. - SN] If you do not suffer particularly from performance anxiety, count yourself privileged. Anxiety in moderation can be a good thing, helping you to focus all your energy on the task in hand. Clearly, though, if you feel especially uncomfortable when playing or singing (or conducting...) in front of an audience, your performance will suffer. There are countless ways of coping with the stress of performing, some of which work better for some people than for others. Some have suggested pre-performance exercises of various sorts, from deep breathing to meditation to screaming (quietly if necessary!). Also suggested were longer-term techniques such as the Alexander Method. Many people suggested (temporary) dietary changes as a means of calming nerves prior to a performance. Indeed, one of the most popular remedies would appear to be the humble banana. Eat a couple of these before you perform and you'll have no problems (or so we are told). [I have forgotten the other dietary advice given in the original discussion - if anyone was taking notes, I'd be very grateful... - SN] Now for the serious stuff. A number of performers have advocated the use of various drugs as surefire ways of reducing/avoiding anxiety. While it is certainly true that drugs can be effective, it is equally true that their misuse can be highly dangerous. Never use anxiety reducing drugs unless medically directed. Beta blockers, such as propranolol (Inderal in the US), block the body's response (reaction) to adrenaline. Propranolol is well recognized as effective in reducing performance anxiety. It is one of the safest drugs ever developed, having been in use for treatment of high blood pressure, angina pectoris, and hyperthyroidism for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, beta blockers have at least one potentially fatal side effect: they will worsen the severity of asthma attacks and may precipitate an attack in an otherwise well controlled asthmatic. Persons with heart failure or mild degrees of heart block should usually not take beta blockers, as they can worsen these problems. Propranolol is supplied both in straight tablet form (taken every 6 to 8 hours) and in a long acting (LA) formulation, so be sure to find out from the prescribing physician how soon before a performance to take the medication. " Corticosteroids, such as Prednisone, work by reducing inflammation through suppression of immune responses. A number of side-effects have been attributed to use of such drugs, including thinning of the skin and redistribution of fatty tissue. Short term use of these drugs (a few days to a couple of weeks) will not usually have such adverse effects, though, given the suppression of immune response, corticosteroids should never be taken when suffering from a bacterial or viral illness. A book on the subject of performance anxiety which comes highly recommended is `Stage Fright; its causes and cures, with special reference to violin playing' by Kato Havas. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Addresses of recommended instrument suppliers/manufacturers 5.1 General <no entries> 5.2 Piano - in the United States: Kalman Dietrich West 58th Street New York City (highly recommended rebuilder of pianos; fair pricing policy; museum in back of store) 5.3 Strings - in the Netherlands: Joseph Vedral +31 30 3605176 Molenstraat 19 2513 BH Den Haag The Netherlands (open Thu, Fri, Sat; literally thousands of violins, violas, 'cellos, double basses in all price ranges; appointment necessary; good trial facililties, both in the shop and at home; value for money) - in the United States: The Incredible String Shop { 508/287-4574 Shannon Strings { FAX 508/371-1810 127 Commerford Road Concord, Massachusetts 01742 (strings, accessories and instruments at good prices; orders usually shipped within 24 hours; catalogue available) Southwest Strings 800-528-3430 (catalogue available) 5.4 Woodwind - in Germany: J R Lafin 07621-49117 Lettenweg 9 7850 Lorrach (makes Boehm flutes, impressive head joints) Mehnert 07165-397 Ringstrasse 23-1 7321 Otterbach (recommended maker of Boehm flutes) - in the United Kingdom: T W Howarth ['phone number, anyone?] Chiltern Street Baker Street LONDON SW1 (highly recommended for all reed instruments - new and second-hand sales, repairs, reeds etc., maker of instruments at all levels) - in the United States: Roderick Cameron 707/937-0412 Box 438 Mendocino, California 95460 (maker of flutes, bassoons and dulcians - perhaps the best maker of early flutes in the U.S.) Rob Gilliam-Turner 804/293-5883 McGuffey Art Center 201 Second Street North West Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 (maker of Renaissance and Baroque recorders and Baroque flutes) International Musical Suppliers { 800/762-1116 105 West Prospect Avenue { 708/870-1112 PO Box 357 { FAX 708/870-1767 Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 <73543.1004@compuserve.com> (stock full range of orchestral and band instruments) Levin Historical Intruments 201/697-0535 Phil Levin, Joel Robinson, Leslie Ross 1152 Greenpond Road PO Box 407 Newfoundland, New Jersey 07435 (makers of early wind instruments - excellent quality) Patrick Olwell home 804/361-9191 Box 117 shop 804/277-8709 Nellysford, Virginia 22958 (maker of Renaissance and Baroque flutes as well as Irish flutes - strongly recommended) Frederick Weiner Music 800/622-2675 Jackson Heights, New York The Woodwind & The Brasswind 800/348-5003 South Bend, Indiana 5.5 Brass - in Germany: Musik Alexander { +49-6131-232944 Bahnhofstrasse 9 { FAX +49-6131-224248 D - 55116 Mainz (French horn specialists) - in the United States: Giardinelli, New York 800/288-2334 (instruments, mouthpieces and accessories) International Musical Suppliers - see under Woodwind Osmun Brass { 800/223-7846 438 Common Street { 617/489-0810 Belmont, Massachusetts 02178 (new and used intruments, highly recommended - quarterly newsletter listing used intruments) Osmun Brass, Boston, Massachusetts (Yamaha/Bach trumpets, Yamaha/Holton/Paxman horns, Yamaha/Bach trombones - repair and custom remodelling) The Woodwind & The Brasswind 800/348-5003 South Bend, Indiana (instruments, mouthpieces and accessories) 5.6 Percussion - in the United States: International Musical Suppliers - see under Woodwind Lone Star Percussion 214/340-0835 10611 Control Place Dallas, Texas 75238 (highly recommended for concert percussion) Steve Weiss Music { 215/329-1637 { 215/324-4355 (all percussion instruments and accessories) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Over-use Syndrome (tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome etc.) There have been several articles in the newsgroup from people asking about dealing with pain during or after playing their instruments. Here's a brief description of some types of over-use syndrome and a few suggestions on what to do if you have pain. If you have pain while playing your instrument (or after playing), it might be related to what doctors now call `over-use syndrome.' This is caused by strain on muscles, ligaments and tendons causing swelling, which induces pain. One common type of `over-use syndrome' is tendonitis, caused by a swelling of the blood-vessel sheath surrounding tendons. For performers, this often occurs in your fingers, your hand, or your arm, or your shoulder. Tendonitis is common among musicians, typists, professional phone bank workers and assembly-line workers; the common denominator is work (or play) involving very repetitive motion in the fingers, hands or arms. Another, more specific, injury is carpal-tunnel syndrome (CTS). The carpal tunnel is a wrist `tunnel' formed on three sides by bone and the 4th side by a strong ligament (the Transverse Carpal Ligament, to be technical). There are nine tendons and the median nerve which travel through this tunnel. Each tendon is surrounded by a lubricating lining, called the synovium. CTS is caused by the compression of these tendons in the carpal tunnel, either by swelling of the synovium, injury to the bone or ligament, or by fluid retention. CTS should be treated by a doctor. There are several types of treatment for CTS, including surgery, but surgery is the last resort and should never be done on a musician without a second or third opinion. If you think you have tendonitis, there are several things you can do on your own to try to relieve it: i. If possible, stop practising for a day or two. Also try to avoid doing a lot of typing or other repetitive hand activity. If the pain persists after a couple of days, see a doctor. ii. Before practising, warm up your hands, wrists, arms with warm water or a heating pad on a low setting. Keep the affected area from getting cold while playing (say, from sitting under an air-conditioning duct). iii. While practising, stop frequently, put the instrument down (unless, obviously, you're a keyboard player) and relax. A slow warm-up session with several short rest periods can help relieve stress. iv. You can use an anti-inflammatory medication (such as Ibuprofen, also sold under such names as Nuprin, Advil, and others). A doctor can prescribe stronger medication. You may want to take Ibuprofen after eating to reduce stomach upset. Aspirin is slightly less effective than Ibuprofen, but works. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not an anti-inflammatory drug. v. Right after playing, apply a cold pack or ice to the affected area. An ice cube massage right after playing can do wonders for tendonitis in the hand or fingers or arms. I have a large cold pack I keep in the freezer which I used to use for my shoulder. You can apply lots of cold for short periods of time, but don't go overboard and get frostbite. vi. Sometimes a hand brace can help by immobilising the hand, wrist, arm while not playing the instrument. vii. If you type a lot, say while writing messages for rec.music.classical.performing, use a wrist rest for your keyboard. They even make mouse wrist rests if you do a lot of mousing at the computer. Avoid computer games that call for a lot of typing or clicking. viii. Again, though, if the pain continues, seek a doctor's care. Cortisone shots, prescription anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy and even surgery can be required. There are special medical clinics for performing musicians. [Andy Brandt has a list of such, a selection from which could be added to the FAQ if there is sufficient demand. -SN] ix. Tell your teacher. Perhaps there is a way to change your technique to relieve stress on a particular muscle or tendon. A doctor who is familiar with instrumental technique can analyse what is causing the problem and suggest solutions. Some doctors specialise in keyboard instruments, wind instruments, string instruments, etc. x. Try to stay in good general physical condition. Normal exercise can do a lot to prevent over-use. Many musicians, in school or later, often neglect their general physical (and mental) well-being. This information, based on personal research and experience, is not professional medical advice. If you want professional advice, seek a good physician. [Andy Brandt disclaims any liability for the accuracy of material contained in this article. Additional information and corrections, if any, are always welcome. -SN] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Organisations for performers - international: International Clarinet Society PO Box 7683 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66207-0683 USA (3000 members) International Double Reed Society +1 319 343 5715 c/o Lowry Riggins 626 Lakeshore Drive Monroe, LA 71203-4032 USA (3000 members) International Horn Society +1 801 377 3026 c/o Ellen Powley 2220 North 1400 East Provo, Utah 84604 USA (3000 members) International Society of Bassists { +1 214 233 9107 4020 McEwen, Suite 105 { FAX +1 214 490 4219 Dallas, Texas 75244 USA (1600 members) International Steel Guitar Convention +1 314 427 7794 9535 Midland Boulevard St Louis, Missouri 63114 USA (2500 members) International Trombone Association +1 817 565 3720 c/o Vern Kagarice North Texas State University Music School Denton, Texas 76203 USA (2800 members) International Trumpet Guild +1 616 387 4700 Western Michigan University School of Music Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 USA (4000 members) - in Norway: Norwegian Horn Club Box 179, Sentrum N-0102 Oslo (has about 300 members and releases a 32-page magazine/ newsletter 2-3 times a year) - in the United States: Amateur Chamber Music Players 545 Eighth Avenue New York City, New York 10018 (Not restricted to amateurs, the ACMP keeps a directory of people all over the USA interested in playing chamber music, as well as an international directory.) American Choral Directors' Association PO Box 6310 Lawton, Oklahoma 73506 American Guild of Organists 212/870-2310 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260 New York City, New York 10115 (22,000 members) American Harp Society, Inc. no 'phone PO Box 38334 Los Angeles, California 90038 (an organisation for both performers and lay persons interested in the harp; local chapters in larger cities sponsor recitals and workshops) American Viola Society 805/255-0693 c/o Alan de Veritch 24883 Sage Crest Rd Newhall, California 91321 (1000 members) Chorus America { 215/563-2430 2111 Sansom Street { FAX 215/563-2431 Philadelphia, Philadelphia 19103 (mainly for professional musicians and conductors of choral music) Guitar Foundation of America (Classical) c/o Gunnar Eisel PO Box 878 Claremont, California 91711 (2000 members) Lute Society of America 703/463-5812 PO Box 1328 Lexington, Virginia 24450 (700 members) The National Flute Association, Inc. { 805/297-5287 PO Box 800597 { FAX 805/297-0753 Santa Clarita, California 91380-0597 (4500 members) North American Saxophone Alliance 301/292-3246 c/o Dale Underwood 13408 Piscataway Fort Washington, MD 20744 (900 members) Pedal Steel Guitar Association PO Box 248 Floral Park, New York 11001 (1200 members) Percussive Arts Society 405/353-1455 PO Box 25 Lawton, Oklahoma 73502 (5500 members) Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association 913/864-3174 c/o Scott Watson University of Kansas Department of Music Lawrence, Kansas 66045 (2700 members) Violin Society of America 718/849-1373 85-07 Abington Road Kew Gardens, New York 11415 (1300 members) Violoncello Society 212/246-3267 340 West 55th Street, 5-D New York City, New York 10019 (500 members) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Recommended reading [I will format this section in line with the other list-type sections as and when more recommendations demand it. I would appeal to anyone recommending books or journals to include as comprehensive a bibliography entry as possible. -SN] Two sources recommended for singers are the NATS (National Association Teachers of Singing) magazine (in the United States) and the Journal of Voice. The former has a broad scope while the latter is specifically medically-oriented, but has useful material particularly for advanced singers. Books on singing which come recommended include `A Soprano on Her Head' by Eloise Ristad (pub. Real People Press), `Respect for Acting' by Uta Hagen (useful for stage singers) and `Vocal Technique' by Vennard (highly technical commentary). Ristad's book is not just about singing, but contains valuable material on performance anxiety, learning and teaching etc. Pianists may be interested in the following: `Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire' by Maurice Hinson. Second revised edition, 1994, ISBN 0-253-20885-8, 856 pages. Indiana University Press, Bloomington Indiana. $35 US. An annotated listing by composer of solo piano works. Contains works of about 1800 composers, giving the nationality of the composer, a brief description of each work, its current or most recent publisher, and its general level of difficulty (easy, intermediate, moderately difficult, difficult). Also contains a list of publishers, a list of anthologies and collections, and a 10-page bibliography of works on the history, analysis and performance of piano music. Regarding contemporary composers, those in the US are emphasised. Some contemporary entries in the first edition have been dropped due to current unavailability. While Hinson's book does not attempt to list every significant piece ever written - afficianados will think of omissions - it is a tremendous resource for performers and listeners. Also: `Piano Music for One Hand' by Theodore Edel. Indiana University Press, Bloomington, Indiana. A descriptive catalogue; includes nearly 1000 solos for the left hand. The medically-oriented among you may find the following books of interest: `Diseases of the musical profession; a systematic presentation of their causes, symptoms and methods of treatment' by Kurt Singer MD, trans. Wladimir Lakond (pseud.) (pub. Greenberg, New York, c1932). `The Musician's Survival Manual: A Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Injuries in Instrumentalists' by Richard Norris MD (pub. ICSOM). The latter is available from MMB Music (USA), tel. 800/543-3771. The following periodicals are of interest to classical musicians: Flute Talk 708/446-8550 200 Northfield Road Northfield, Illinois 60093 Keyboard Classics & Piano Stylist 223 Katonah Avenue Katonah, New York 10536 (for beginners and intermediates) Subscriptions: PO Box 58838 Boulder Colorado 80321-8838 Piano & Keyboard 415/485-6946 PO Box 767, Sn Anselmo, California 94979-0767 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Useful electronic mailing lists Clarinet: To subscribe to the clarinet mailing list, send a message to listserv@vccscent.bitnet with the text subscribe klarinet <yourfirstname> <yourlastname> Double reeds: Doublereed-l is an open, unmoderated list formed in order to provide a forum for bassoon and oboe performers, teachers, and students. Related topics might include: music, reed-making, performances, instruments, cane, clinics, workshops, festivals, tools, English horn, contrabassoon, etc., basically, all topics relating to the performing and teaching of the double reed instruments. To subscribe to doublereed-l, send the following command to listserv@acc.wuacc.edu: SUBSCRIBE doublereed-l <yourfirstname> <yourlastname> Owner: Rodney Boyd <zzboyr@acc.wuacc.edu> Department of Music, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas 913 231 1010, Ext. 1520 Flute: To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to flute-m-request@unixg.ubc.ca. The list is owned by Cara Camcastle <camcastl@unixg.ubc.ca>. Brass: To get on the brass mailing list, send a message to brass-request@geomag.gly.fsu.edu (Ted Zateslo) and he will send you the information. Trumpet: The trumpet mailing list is run through an automated listserv. To subscribe, send the following e-mail message to listserv@acad1.dana.edu: `subscribe trumpet'. Include no subject heading or any other text or punctuation. Accordion: To get on the accordion mailing list, send a message to accordion-request@cs.cmu.edu (Phoebe Sengers). Voice: To subscribe to vocalist, send the following message to majordomo@phoenix.oulu.fi: subscribe vocalist Music performance and pedagogy: Musprf-l is an unmoderated list providing information, discussion and ideas concerning music performance and pedagogy for any interested parties. Subjects for discussion include, but are not limited to, repertoire, performance practices, aesthetics and pedagogy as applied to music in performance. On occasion, solicited or submitted articles or essays will be posted to the list as a starting point for discussion. Individuals wishing to post original articles or essays longer than 200 lines are asked to send them directly to one of the list owners. To subscribe, send email to listserv@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu with the following making up the body of your message: SUB MUSPRF-L <your full name> Alternatively, sending the message GET MUSPRF INDEX will retrieve the index of archived files from the list. Similar commands can then be used to retrieve individual files from the archive. Owners: Michael Bersin <mb0458@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu> Charles McAdams <mcadams@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu> American String Teachers Association: Announcements from the above association are posted to this list, which covers similar ground to the performance and pedagogy list above, but obviously with a string teaching bias. Subscription details are just as for the above list, but with ASTA-L in place of MUSPRF-L. Owner: Michael Bersin <mb0458@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu> Tuba/euphonium discussion list: Tubaeuph is for tuba and euphonium players and other interested parties to discuss performance, pedagogy etc. as for the performance and pedagogy list above. Again, subscription details are as above, but with TUBAEUPH in place of MUSPRF-L. Owner: Charles McAdams <mcadams@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu> Orchestral: Orchestralist is for orchestral conductors and those involved with orchestral business in one way or another. To subscribe, send email to listproc@hubcap.clemson.edu with the text subscribe ORCHESTRALIST <your real name> as the body of the message. Anything in the `subject' line or any additional text (such as signatures) will cause the subscription request to be rejected. Owner: Andrew Levin <alevin@hubcap.clemson.edu> Choral: To subscribe, send email to listproc@lists.colorado.edu. English handbells: To subscribe, send email to Handbell-L@ringer.jpl.nasa.gov with SUBSCRIBE as the only word on te `Subject' line. Owner: Jason Tiller <jtiller@ringer.jpl.nasa.gov> RSI: Discussion of repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome etc. To subscribe, send the message `SUBSCRIBE SOREHAND' to listserv@ucsfvm.ucsf.edu. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A. How to contribute to this FAQ Contributions to this FAQ should be emailed to Sandy Nicholson at the address given below, as should any corrections, suggestions or queries directly related to this posting. Many thanks to the following for their contributions: Nicole de Beer, Mark Bitter, Matthew Cable, Neil R. Corman, Kathie Fry, Nathan Kreitzer, Bjorn F Langoren, Terence T. Lung, Robert Nelson, Gene Ouye, John A. Polito II, Hanspeter Schmid, Phil J. Tompkins, Stephen Wilcox, Claudia Zornow - for sheet music sources Greg Baker, Daniel Downey, Jonathan Helton, Nancy Leinonen Howells, Seth S. Katz, John Lewis, Lawrence E. Mallette - for advice on performance anxiety Lisa Argiris, Nicole de Beer, Kip Bishofberger, Matthias Brixel, Denis L. Clason, Neil R. Corman, Marlon Feld, Joris Geurts, Dale Gold, Martin D. Jenkins, Elizabeth L. Jones, Cindi Roden, Stephen Wilcox, Claudia Zornow - for instrument suppliers Andy Brandt - for article on over-use syndrome Dale Gold, Nathan Kreitzer, Bjorn F Langoren, Lawrence E. Mallette, Robert Nelson, Kailan Rubinoff - for performers' organisations Nancy Leinonen Howells, Robert Levine, Genevra Neumann, Kailan Rubinoff, Greg Skinner, Phil J. Tompkins - for recommended reading Michael Bersin, Marko Hotti, Andrew Levin, Jason Tiller, Phil J. Tompkins, Claudia Zornow - for mailing list information Dan Breslau, Peggy Lin, Phil J. Tompkins, Anita Thesen - for miscellaneous corrections -- Sandy Nicholson (S.Nicholson@edinburgh.ac.uk) URL: http://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/people/anich/music/ ...for classical music