FREE Orchestral String Clinic - Various Locations

Strings are an essential part of your “tools” as a musician. Thomastik-Infeld's goal is to help you better understand how they interact with your instrument. After a brief primer on the history, physical materials, and methods used to make bowed instrument strings, Wolfgang Weiss and Robert Infeld from Thomastik-Infeld Vienna will highlight:

• Slow motion videography of how strings vibrate and interact with a bow.
• Learning how strings can address common problems like whistling E strings and wolf tones.
• Helpful tips for improving the performance and durability of strings on your instrument.

Following the presentation, we encourage you to ask questions and share your experiences with the presenters about which strings will best suit your needs.

BONUS: all attendees will receive a free set of strings to try!

Here’s what has been said about the String Clinics…

“I have never been to a more informative session. Some of that stuff I’ve been wondering about my entire (playing) life. Other details—I never knew I needed to know!” - John, PA

“...significantly changed my understanding of the subjects and now helps me choose strings for myself and my students” - Zac, CA

“This fascinating and useful informative presentation helped me to understand the “how’s and why’s” of the working of our instruments.” - Jeffrey Solow, ASTA President

SPACE IS LIMITED. Please RSVP to Kathleen to reserve your spot.

Friday, November 9, 2012
3:30 – 5:30 pm
University of Western Ontario
Talbot College, Room 101
LONDON, ON

Monday, November 12, 2012
6:30-8:30pm
Queen's University
School of Music, Harrison-LeCaine Hall, Room 120
KINGSTON, ON

Tuesday, November 13, 2012
6-8pm
University of Ottawa
Room 113, Perez Building (61- CUmberland Avenue)
OTTAWA, ON