The Instrumentalist

March 2008 Volume 47, No. 3

Issue Features

The Five Browns: It Never Hurts to Ask and A Four-Letter Word

Desirae and Gregory Brown share some of their thoughts and experiences on attending summer masterclasses and festivals. The Five Browns is an ensemble of five pianists from one family who regularly perform nationally and internationally together.

Thomas Mastroianni
Interview by Elyse Mach. A veteran of the profession, Tom teaches and performs on four continents.

My Studies with Tom by Rosemary Hallum. An exceptional teacher, Tom's life "has included everything from memorizing the Grieg A Minor Piano Concerto in 3 days to peeling potatoes in the U.S. Army."

2008 Annual Directory of Camps and Workshops including institutes and workshops for teachers and camps for students.

Chetham's Festival for Pianists by Rosemary Hallum. This annual summer festival attracts over 200 pianists and 30 teachers.

Messing Up by Dolores Fredrickson."When a student plays a wrong note in a recital it is hardly a serious mistake, yet I hear about distraught children who cry, 'I messed up.'"

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