Almétus Studio

Welcome to the studio website for Sarah Almétus! Here you can stay updated on upcoming events, such as concerts, workshops, and find information for local violin shops or where to buy your supplies!

10.30.2008

Music Stores: Local

MUSIC STORES

(Those with * are the ones I highly recommend)

LOCAL:

Watermelon Music
Watermelon is only selling supplies: 
such as rosin, strings, and ordering sheet music.
You can become a member of 
There you can become a member and get an instrument or see other options below. 

If you need a good bow rehair go to:
* * Devin Hough * *
He is a local violin maker (Woodland)
and does good rehairs.
* See website for e-mail and number.  
* His workshop is in Woodland

 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

10.29.2008

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!