Karen Iglitzin named "Outstanding Studio Teacher " for 2008 by American String Teachers of Washington.
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This award is made on a biannual basis by the Washington chapter of the American String Teachers. The voting teachers recognized Karen’s distinguished career, as the first violinist of the Philadelphia String Quartet from 1982 to 1987. She began what was to be a long-running relationship with the Washington public school string programs as coach and mentor to teachers and students alike. She served as head of the string program at Western Washington University. She founded “Chamber Music Madness’ in 2000 and it is considered a most influential chamber music program.
Karen was also recognized for the passion of her teaching and dedication to the young players of the Northwest. The award for the Collegiate teacher went to Walt Schwede of WWU; and the school orchestra winner was Daniel Wing of Shorewood High School. |
Karen receiving award
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Leif Pedersen: Featured Volunteer
Leif has been helping CMM since Jan.2005. He helps in the library and prepares music for every workshop; plus many other administrative duties. He also helps out by coming every day to the summer Camp Nirvana to provide assistance. Leif’s day job is the family business, “Northwest Utilities” a specializing in underground cable and conduit systems. Leif is a violinist/violist who enjoys playing quartet gigs and has been concertmaster of Orchestra Seattle. His wife, Janet Putnam, is an oboe player and teacher; she subs with the Pacific Northwest Ballet orchestra. They have also been generous donors to CMM. Their daughter, Elizabeth, is a longtime CMM violinist who is in the top level, “Ultimate Madness”.
Leif joins in on viola at a Madness workshop
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Madness program OPEN HOUSES- “Sharing”
Sunday April 19 4:00-5:00pm Mini & Beyond Madness
(earlier & intermediate levels, ages 8-18)
Sunday May 3rd: 4:00-5:00pm Ultimate Madness (advanced levels, ages 15-20) Includes a brief ceremony for graduating seniors.
The SHARING is an informal performance of music that the students just received that afternoon. They will enjoy sharing some of the string quartet greats with family, in addition to demonstrating their ensemble and sight-reading techniques. The public is welcome. It's a great chance to introduce the program to teachers, prospective students, and those interested in CMM's approach to music education.
Location: Lake City Presbyterian Church 3841 NE 123rd Ave NE; 98125 Sanctuary
Entry is on NE 40th street.
Karen coaching at Ultimate Madness
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