Rondo Sandwich, anyone?

Greetings,

Just thought I'd pass on an analogy that popped out of my mouth recently while coaching an ensemble:

Rondo form = Club Sandwich

Just think of the A material as the bread slices and all the other layers that alternate with the bread as B, C, D, etc. There are even "modulations" to layers of different colored ingredients!

Hope you find this analogy useful, or at least amusing.

Best,
Catherine

Documentary piece on Clara Rockmore, Theremin virtuoso

Greetings,

In her own words, a brief history of Clara Rockmore's life with the Theremin. Also discussion with electronic music experts Robert Moog and Thomas Ray.

This is a wonderful tale of "crisis equals opportunity" When she ceased playing the violin because of advancing arthritis, Clara finds the perfect outlet for her artistry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm-rnbupIjk

Fascinating!

For your amusement there is a link to a computerized thermin simulator in the Playground at my website: On the swingset, click on "spnm playground", then Clara.

Enjoy!

Catherine