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The Artistry of the Violin Maker
In a crowded lecture at the General Society of Mechanics and Trandesmen's New York City library this week, violin maker Lukas Wronski explained the process of making a great violin.

Syrian Violinist Helps Canadian Community Hear His Song
Unlike most of the 31,000 Syrian refugees arriving to Canada over the last year, Sari Alesh, 31, did not bring a trade. Instead, among his few possessions, he brought his music.

A Broken-Hearted Matt Haimovitz Laments his Goffriller’s Broken Neck
Matt Haimovitz’s heart broke the moment his 307-year-old cello’s neck broke, but it could have been worse.

Holocaust Survivor Gives the Gift of Music to Bronx Schoolgirl
Joseph Feingold was walking through a German flea market with his brother in 1947 when he first laid eyes on it: A sleek, shiny violin. Then just 23-years-old, he knew he had to own it.
Ca Tombe Bien (it all worked out in the end). String quartet parts reunite?
Hermann Grädener

Worldwide Play-In 2017 Press Release
Worldwide Play-In Weekend 2017
Circling the Globe with Chamber Music
March 4 & 5, 2017

Honoring our History - Remembering Clinton B. Ford
Clinton B. Ford's generous bequest to ACMP was the birth of the ACMP Foundation. Who was this man who loved music and stars?

Pachelbel would be amazed!
In this YouTube keep your eye on the cellist who has to play the same 8 notes over and over again.

Amateurs and Contemporary Music: The Prevailing Winds
Lucy Miller Murray makes the case for amateurs and their mentors to consider contemporary music as part of their regular repertoire, but not leave Haydn behind.
Not Your Grandmother's Quartet
Enjoy the YouTube video of The Salut Salon Quartett interacting on stage in unusual ways.

The Art and Science of Measure Numbering
ACMP answers a member's question concerning available info about standardized guidelines for measure numbering.