String Resources

DDM-Online contains bibliographic records for completed dissertations and new dissertation topics in the fields of musicology, music theory and ethnomusicology as well as in related musical, scientific and humanistic disciplines.
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Promotes the art and science of making, repairing and preserving stringed musical instruments and their bows. Its membership possess a broad and diverse range of interests and concerns, including craftsmanship, acoustics, innovation, the history of instruments and performers, technique, performance practice, repertory and other matters pertaining to instruments of the violin family. The VSA publishes the Journal of the Violin Society of America, VSA Papers, and a newsletter; holds an annual convention; offers scholarships; and sponsors competitions and workshops.

The online home of The Strad magazine features recent news in the string music world; directories of businesses, educational institutions and available music courses; job listings; results from recent competitions; an online forum and much more.

The online home of Strings magazine features collections of informative articles, e-newsletters, and helpful video and audio lessons and guides; information and tips about gear, instrument care, technique and repertoire; authoritative searchable directories and listings of conferences, educational opportunities (festivals, summer camps and programs), performances, dealers, makers, educators, and performers; and audio, video and score products and resources.

Organization whose mission is to enhance the public's understanding and appreciation of the violin and bow families, and of related areas of expertise, including the making of new instruments, as well as conservation and restoration of historical and modern instruments. The AFVBM offers meetings, lectures and seminars, exhibitions, publications, concerts and a photographic archive of the finest works of the masters of the craft.

Organization whose mission is to encourage master craftsmen to exchange ideas, defend their working conditions, develop a deeper understanding of their art, perfect teaching methods for their students, and combine the strengths and talents of each member in order to promote the art of violin and bow making.

Coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services including student workshops, access to resource materials, teacher scholarships, a teacher development program, conferences, job listings and more.

Information about the violin and links to violin-related websites.

A membership organization for string and orchestra teachers.