Save Money on Music in a Tough Economy
For many of us Saturday afternoons used to mean heading into town to browse around the shops and flick through the CD racks looking for some new music to invest in However, now we can avoid the traffic and crowds and simply download music from the internet, whatever type of genre you prefer, classic rock, indie, alternative, gospel music or country music, you are guaranteed to find something to suit your taste

$27,050 Raised in Sale of Artistic Violins at Westchester Philharmonic Benefit Gala
The Sunday May 17th "Art of The Violin" gala at the Ritx Carlton Hotel in White Plains featured a benefit auction of six artistically decorated violins by prominent Westchester Artists that raised a total of $27,050 for the orchestra. The idea behind the auction was that of the orchestra's Executive Director Joshua Worby and it was implemented by founding member of the orchestra,: violinist, painter and sculptor David Tobey.

Cellist Bion Tsang Celebrates Brahms Birthday in May with Free Download of Hungarian Dance No. 5 Until May 31
Tsang's cello performance of Hungarian Dance No. 5 -- Joachim's famous violin arrangement -- are featured on forthcoming CD from Artek Recordings

Boston Symphony Orchestra Presents 2009 Tanglewood Jazz festival September 4-6, 2009 in Lenox, Massachusetts
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Labor Day Weekend Tanglewood Jazz Festival September 4-6, 2009, at the Orchestra's summer home in the Berkshire Hills in Lenox, Massachusetts. The lineup includes Paquito d'Rivera, Regina Carter, Nnenna Freelon, Harolyn Blackwell, Mike Garson, Kenny Barron, Mulgrew Miller, John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, Dave Holland, Jon Faddis, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bucky Pizzarelli, Aaron Weinstein, Harry Allen, Benny Reid, Michael Kaeshammer, Evgeney Lebedev, Steven Santoro, Ben Powell, Chris Potter, Robin Eubanks, Antonio Hart, Gary Smulyan, Wallace Roney, Sean Jones and more.

Star-Studded 'Rock' Orchestra Brings Christmas to Arizona in April
Phoenix is in for a treat come April 17th, a Christmas treat that is, when Northern Light Orchestra launches its debut CD "The Spirit of Christmas" with a free live, classic rock-infused performance.

The Secret To Living With Purpose
Are you directing your life or is your life directing you Can you imagine listening to a symphony orchestra without a conductor

Tobey Show Opening February 21 Features Live Violin & Electronic Cello Performance by Tobey and Von Cello, Cello-Fronted Rock Trio Founder
Following a successful one-man show in January at Berkeley Gallery in midtown Manhattan, artist David Tobey is augmenting his February 21st party for his February & March solo art show opening at Pleiades Gallery in Chelsea by performing in a violin and electronic cello duo with Voncello, the well-known electronic rock & pop innovator. The party will be from 3 to 6 p.m. and drinks and refreshments will be served. All are invited and there is no charge for admission.

Beyond Shamrocks: IrelandsFolkMusic.com Brings a Rich Musical Tradition Stateside
While it's not as accessible on the radio as pop music, Irish folk music is still a reflection of the struggles and cultural history of one of the most influential societies in the world. IrelandsFolkMusic.com is a website dedicated to keeping Irish folk music alive by providing several contemporary artists and their takes on classic standards. The new site also has an accompanying music blog.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Rei Hotoda as Assistant Conductor
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announces the appointment of Rei Hotoda as assistant conductor, beginning in September 2009.

Tarisio Auctions Now in Collaboration with Rene A. Morel
Tarisio announces its collaboration with violin, viola and cello adjuster Rene A. Morel