March/April 2007

Are You Fit as a Fiddle?
Don't play music to stay fit—stay fit to play.
It's Them Peck Horns
The butt of brassy jokes, the E flat alto horn still manages to inspire its enthusiasts.
A Grand Design
The evolution of the piano, from harpsichords to high tech digitials.
Juggling Time and Music
How to find more time for music in your busy day.
Have Instrument, Will Travel
Traveling, especially flying, with instruments is difficult. Have you considered a portable model?

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Share and Share Alike
The River City Band finds joy in music by inviting others to join in.
Finding Purpose in Passion
Turning your hobby into a volunteering opportunity enriches body and soul.
The Grass is Always Bluer
On the other side of retirement is a place to relax and ramble with friends.
Are You a Creator, or a Re-Creator?
Scott Houston doesn't want recreational pianists to be note-for-note perfectionists.





