Lassiter High School Orchestra Podcast

Today on the Lester Orchestra podcast host Clare interviews a LHSO member by the name of Ashlyn about her experience experiences regarding being in the Orchestra. A special episode to look forward to for rising eighth graders, and those looking to join or continuing Orchestra!

This episode of HistoRemix, Claire explores the cello's origins, its complicated relationship with the bass violin, the innovations of our favorite pal Stradivari, and the composers and performers who turned it into a celebrated solo instrument. So, place down your rock stops and adjust your sitting position, as we discover why the instrument has become so closely associated with some of the most emotional music ever written.  

Back into the Renaissance Italy we go as in this episode of HistoRemix, as Claire explores how the Viola evolved, why it became the so-called ‘middle child” of the string family, and how composers and others helped shape its musical identity. Packed with historical details, famous musicians, drama, and a questionable number of Viola jokes, this episode proves that the instrument in the middle has a history worth hearing. 

S2E2. The Violin- 500 Years Of Screaming Beautifully

🎻 The History of the Violin: Too Many Strings Attached!

What do Renaissance Italy, Paganini, Vivaldi, fiddle music, Suzuki, and a beginner violinist’s neighbors have in common? The violin!

In this episode of Lassiter Orchestra’s HistoRemix, Claire takes us on a hilarious journey through the surprisingly wild history of one of the world’s most famous instruments. From the violin’s early ancestors and the legendary instrument makers of Cremona to Stradivarius, Paganini, Vivaldi, and the rise of the fiddle, discover how four strings became a global musical phenomenon.

Along the way, Claire explores the violin’s role in orchestras, folk music, country, bluegrass, film scores, and more—including the development of the Suzuki Method and the evolution of modern and electric violins.

And, of course, there’s plenty of humor about the struggles every violinist knows: no frets, impossibly high notes, screeching beginners, and the eternal question… why are there still no little lines on this thing?!

Tune in, straighten your posture, grab your imaginary bow, and discover why the violin truly has “too many strings attached.” 🎻

🎻 The History of the Violin: Too Many Strings Attached!

What do Renaissance Italy, Paganini, Vivaldi, fiddle music, Suzuki, and a beginner violinist’s neighbors have in common? The violin!

In this episode of Lassiter Orchestra’s HistoRemix, Claire takes us on a hilarious journey through the surprisingly wild history of one of the world’s most famous instruments. From the violin’s early ancestors and the legendary instrument makers of Cremona to Stradivarius, Paganini, Vivaldi, and the rise of the fiddle, discover how four strings became a global musical phenomenon.

Along the way, Claire explores the violin’s role in orchestras, folk music, country, bluegrass, film scores, and more—including the development of the Suzuki Method and the evolution of modern and electric violins.

And, of course, there’s plenty of humor about the struggles every violinist knows: no frets, impossibly high notes, screeching beginners, and the eternal question… why are there still no little lines on this thing?!

Tune in, straighten your posture, grab your imaginary bow, and discover why the violin truly has “too many strings attached.” 🎻

A new series on the Lassiter Orchestra podcast begins! Sophmore student Claire hosts a new series on the history of music and the orchestra (with hopefully a somewhat decent sense of humor). This kickoff episode covers the origins of the orchestra and how our modern-day ones came to be. 

S2, Ep. 2: Pepper and Ian talk all things double bass

This is the official podcast of the Lassiter High School Orchestra, a school in Marietta, Georgia. Lassiter HS is part of the Cobb County School District.

Lassiter Orchestra students! Want to be on the podcast?? Let Dr. Laux know!

Season 2, Episode #1

Welcome to 23-24, Lassiter Orchestras! This is an INVITATION to be a part of this this podcast!

This is the final episode of our inaugural season where Max and Nick reminisce about their experience in orchestra and say farewell. The Lassiter Orchestra wishes them well and hope they will return to visit soon!

Moe Winograd is a freelance double bassist, private instructor, and luthier-in-training in Atlanta.  He currently performs with the Georgia Philharmonic and the Metro Atlanta Philharmonic.

Mr. Winograd received his Bachelor’s degree in Double Bass Performance from the New England Conservatory.  His principal instructors include Larry Wolfe (Boston Symphony Orchestra), Donald Palma (Orpheus Chamber Orchestra),  Ralph Jones (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Gary Karr (famed bass soloist), Joseph Conyers (Philadelphia Orchestra), and Kurt Muroki (professor – Juilliard School and Indiana University).  During his studies, Moe performed at the Victoria Summer Music Festival (Canada), Bowdoin Music Festival, Philadelphia International Music Festival, and Rocky Ridge Music Center.

As an orchestral musician, Mr. Winograd has performed extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.   Other teaching positions held included Solfege Teaching Assistant at the New England Conservatory.

Mr. Winograd enjoys teaching and performing music of different genres including jazz, soul, funk, rock, and hip-hop.