No. 191, March 2011

In a Family Way For Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster, marriage and motherhood have revived her passion for playing the music she loves the most By David TempletonDispatches from the Classroom On the frontlines of public-school string education, success often is measured in small victories—and a milk shake or two . . . or three . . . By Bruce WoodA Golden Opportunity for Adult Chamber Music Enthusiasts Octogenarian coach brings out the joy of playing classical music together By Judith GlydeSuperstar Cellist Gives Students Their Own Star Turn Jan Vogler fosters orchestral and chamber-music training through the Moritzburg Academy By Laurence VittesAn Intensive Get-together in Sunny Southern CaliforniaThe San Diego Chamber Music Workshop prepares for 32nd summer conference By Heather K. ScottNews & Notes Researcher hunts for link between violin studies and high IQ; violinist performs at Nobel ceremony for absent honoree; cellist draws attention to hazardous chemicals in makeup; Vo