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July 1, 2016
Weekend Journal

"Not one single double stop in the complete unaccompanied Bach is impossible to play purely and in tune." - Simon Fischer

London-based violin pedagogue Simon Fischer has a written a new book, Double Stops: Scales and Scale Exercises for the Violin, that takes the study of double-stop scales to a new level.
"I think having high expectations is the key -- and assuming the student can get to them and helping them get there." Heidi Castleman.

Viola professors and educators Castleman, Carol Rodland, Peter Slowik, Kathryn Steely, Daniel Sweaney and Adam Meyer talk about current trends and challenges in college-level teaching. 
"Innovator, instigator, and inspiration to anyone!" Remembering cellist and Suzuki pioneer Gilda Barston. 
The Cleveland Orchestra names Wesley Collins to replace retiring Robert Vernon as Principal Violist.
"Classical programs don't get much more diverse, or more rewarding."

Our roundup of reviews, with Yura Lee, Philippe Quint, Pekka Kuusisto and more.
Look next week on Violinist.com for more stories by Editor Laurie Niles from the American Viola Society Festival.