Young Violinists in Action (A Final Report)

Documents the progress of children in the Illinois String Research Project with explanations by Paul Rolland, project director. Demonstrates the use of rhythmic body movements to achieve one of the goals of the project, free movement without tension. Presents techniques for learning harmonics, finger placement, and string crossing. Includes a performance of original compositions by project personnel Stanley Fletcher, Alan Schulman, Halsey Stevens, and Richard Wernick., Documents the progress of children in the Illinois String Research Project with explanations by Paul Rolland, project director. Demonstrates the use of rhythmic body movements to achieve one of the goals of the project, free movement without tension. Presents techniques for learning harmonics, finger placement, and string crossing. Includes a performance of original compositions by project personnel Stanley Fletcher, Alan Schulman, Halsey Stevens, and Richard Wernick.