Music Stores: Local

MUSIC STORES

(Those with * are the ones I highly recommend)

LOCAL:

Watermelon Music
Good selection of instruments to rent and buy
Do NOT go there to rehair or repair your instrument.
Also have a decent collection of sheet music and Suzuki material

If you need a good bow rehair go to:
* * Devin Hough * *
He is a local violin maker
and does good rehairs.

• See website for e-mail and number.  
• He is a local here in Davis

 For CDs or Audio downloads:

Check out Alfred Music

 

The link above will take you to the general site and you can find what you are looking for. 

 

If you are interested in audio downloads of the 

Suzuki book recordings go here: 

* * Hillary Hahn has recorded volumes 1-3* *

• Volume 1 mp3 format 
• Volume 2 mp3 format
• Volume 3 mp3 format 

Other recommended violin shops

El Cerrito:
* * Ifshin Violins * *
Rentals @ Ifshins 

Sacramento:

Kline Music
2200 Sutterville Rd. Sacramento, CA 95822
916-456-8742

Concerts

Concert venues

Check out the links below:
Updated 10/1/09

DAVIS AREA

Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

Mondavi Arts: School Matinee Series

Empyrean Ensemble: new music ensemble
(modern composers, including my husband!)

UC Davis Department of Music Calendar

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra

UC Davis University Chorus

UC Davis University Concert Band


Public Schools:
Davis schools Orchestral Music Association
Events for both Junior high &
High School orchestras

SACRAMENTO AREA:

Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra:
There are various Concerts & Events you can check out here.

Sacramento Youth Symphony:
Check out concerts of kids like you performing great works!

Sacramento Opera:
Great for older students and adults...
Hint - Mozart is usually a good first time experience!

Sacramento Opera - Youth Education Programs:
Student Night at the Opera
Scroll down to the bottom... the other programs are more for schools.

Sacramento Ballet:
See Upcoming Events around town too

Camellia Symphony Orchestra:
Sacramento's Community Orchestra
Check out their Family Concert Series too!
Perfect concert for kids including an
instrument Petting Zoo for the kids.

Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra

There are tons of more opportunities, but this is just to get your started!
Let me know if you attend any other great concerts... share the website with me!