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.

Two of our Chamber Orchestra double bass players talk about music, their preferences and discoveries.

Learn more about our orchestra program at https://www.lassiterorchestra.org

Two of our Chamber Orchestra double bass players talk about music, their preferences and discoveries. 

Learn more about our orchestra program at https://www.lassiterorchestra.org

Joshua Chari is owner and a teacher at the Tritone Music Studio in the Roswell, Georgia area.  Tritone offers private lessons (F2F and remote), ensembles, and more.  Listen to this interview and check out https://musicbytritone.com/ for more information.  

Tritone offers:

Private Music Instruction In-Person & online: Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Voice, Songwriting & Composition -all levels and ages: Children and Adults. We love beginners and advanced students and believe in presenting fundamentals-focussed, high-level instruction in a friendly, energetic manner. Whether a student is preparing for competitions or auditions or playing simply for the love of music, during weekly or twice- weekly private lessons she/he has the teacher’s undivided attention and that includes a commitment to make it FUN and STEP-BY STEP.  Our teachers also support students between lessons, answering questions and responding to texts, emails and calls to help prevent frustration or boredom. We are there for our students!

Bands & Ensembles: Organized bands, ensembles, group lessons and workshops -all levels: Children and Adults. Our ensembles span practically every musical genre and instrumentation. We create custom arrangements of all repertoire, precisely targeting appropriate difficulty level and instrumentation. The result: students feel challenged but not overwhelmed and they’re playing with their friends regardless of level differences…and playing the music they love!

School Music Program Creation & Support: Consulting and contract services for schools and private institutions establishing music programs from scratch or growing an existing program. Curriculum development and contract services for the following programs: Orchestra, Band, Chorus, Group Guitar, Mixed Ensemble, Music Technology/Production, Composition/Songwriting, General Music.