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For more info, go to www.Potomac Academy.org

or call 703∙993∙9889!

“The presenters were so knowledgeable,  

approachable, and interesting.”  2009 Workshop Participant 

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August 2 – 6, 2010

2010 Workshop Faculty Former students of Paul Rolland!

George Mason University Lynne Denig, Coordinator

T E A C H E R S , learn exciting techniques to help your students. Register now!

Marla Mutschler Lynne Denig

Michael Fanelli Nancy Kredel

Lucia Lin Lucy Manning

Go to www.PotomacAcademy.org for full bios!

The Paul Rolland String Method Workshop Paul Rolland String Method Workshop at George Mason University gives teachers of all levels opportunities to learn the internationally­renowned playing and teaching techniques of Paul Rolland. All aspects of the Workshop are based on his DVD and book “The Teaching of Action in String Playing” as defined and demonstrated by qualified instructors who were students of the late Mr. Rolland. His movement techniques are usable in string class and private studios in both introductory and remedial string education. Emphasis is on violin and viola. Grab your bow and go!

Paul Rolland String Method Workshop

2010 Registration Form (Please print legibly)

Name ___________________________ Address _________________________ City ________________________ State _____ Zip ________________ Home Phone ____________________ Cell _________________________ E-mail __________________________ All fees due with this application. Check all that apply: Nonrefundable application fee □ $50

Tuition (Regular) □ $295

Tuition (College/HS Student) □ $100 Late registration fee (postmarked after

July 12) □ $25 Book, “The Teaching of Action in String Playing” (required – may bring

own copy) □ $30

Optional parking tag* □ $30 TOTAL _______ *You may also park in the parking deck next to the Performing Arts Building for $12 a day. Make checks payable to George Mason University. For Credit Card payments: VISA MASTERCARD Cardholder’s Name ________________________ Acount Number _________________________ Expiration Date ___/___/______ Cardholder’s Signature ______________________ Registration forms also available at www.PotomacAcademy.org.

Workshop Activities ► Daily viewing and discussion of all parts of the DVD,” The Teaching of Action in String Playing” – Mutschler, Kredel, Denig ► Opportunity to buy a copy of the book, “The Teaching of Action in String Playing” ► Rolland Pedagogy Checklists for beginning group violin, viola, cello, and bass instruction- Kredel ► Rolland Pedagogy Checklist for violin/ viola vibrato- Kredel and Denig ► Conducting- Lucy Manning ► Violin Master class- Lucia Lin ► Rolland History- Michael Fanelli ► Teachers Teaching Teachers- application ► Chinrest fittings- Gary Frisch ► Session on posture, instrument positioning and chinrest fitting- Frisch and Denig

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Daily Schedule 9:30am Viewing of Rolland DVD, with demonstration, application and discussion 12:00pm Lunch 1:00pm Sessions geared to enhance your string education methods, with emphasis on application 3:00pm Master classes, public lessons, and free chinrest fittings 4:00pm Teachers Teaching Teachers Evening Conducting & Chamber Music

Paul Rolland (1911 ­ 1978)  was Professor of Violin and String Pedagogy, Univ. of Illinois, and conducted several hundred string workshops in the U.S. and abroad before his death in 1978. Internationally renowned for his innovative approach to string teaching, he emphasized correct motion patterns and playing free from excessive tension. He directed Univ. of Illinois String Research Project in the 1960s and 1970s that produced the film series “The Teaching of Action in String Playing”. 

Please mail registration form with payment to: Paul Rolland Method String Workshop Potomac Arts Academy George Mason University 4260 Chain Bridge Road, A301 MSN6D8 Fairfax, VA 22030

FCPS RECERTIFICATION POINTS AVAILABLE! For Parking & Lodging information, go to

www.PotomacAcademy.org.

Special thanks to our Sponsors:  Brobst Violin Shop , Alexandria VA  Virginia American String Teachers Association (VASTA)  

“Very inspiring. Can’t wait to try these techniques at school!”