Cremona Mondomusica
Cremona Mondomusica is a major exhibit of stringed instrument makers in Cremona Italy. It takes place in October 2010.
On-line instruments and accessories
Shar Music
One of the oldest and largest on-line stores for music accessories.
Cello
Cello Heaven
Cello news, articles, music, buy/sell, teachers from around the world
Cello.org
"The Internet Cello Society, an international cyber-community of cellists, seeks to advance the knowledge and joy of cello playing around the world. We welcome cello enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels."
Cellos2Go
An online shop for cellists, run by ACMP member Ellen Gunst. Some interesting book on sale there.
Dvorák cello conversion kit
It was common practice for 19th century composers to use the treble clef for cello passages in the high register, intending them to be played an octave lower. While these passages have been transcribed to tenor clef in Beethoven, for example, this false treble notation (dubbed "trouble clef" by a friend who is an amateur cellist) persists in much of Dvorák's chamber music. We realize that there is some reasonable doubt about the meaning of the notation in Dvorák, but the common performance practice is to play these sections down an octave. This kit allows you to replace the false treble clef with tenor clef, or true treble clef where necessary.
Israel Cello Society
The Israel Cello Society hosts the International cello convention, featuring an all-star faculty (last year's included Mischa Maisky, Janos Starker, Bernard Greenhouse, and others), as well as the International Amateur Cello Convention.
Travelcelo
The quiet compact instrument for holiday and apartment.
Clarinet
BassClarinet.org
"We are interested in the promotion of the bass clarinet as a solo and chamber instrument, through the performance, recording, and preservation of music for that instrument."
International Clarinet Society
"A group of people working together, collaborating on the artistry, technique, teaching and physics of our wonderful instrument."
The Clarinet
"A Source of Information for the Clarinet Amateur, Professional, and Anyone Who 'Just Wants to Know'"
Double Bass
Dulcimer
Nonsuch Dulcimer Club
Information and links from the Nonsuch Dulcimer Club, "a UK based organisation for anyone interested in Hammered Dulcimers and Mountain Dulcimers".
Flute
Flute.com
"Flute.com is the flute enthusiasts ultimate resource for locating flute-related information on the Internet. Flute.com has the most comprehensive set of links available anywhere. Whether you are a professional, a classical or jazz flutist, a student or a flute hobbyist, Flute.com has everything you need."
Guitar
Harp
American Harp Society
"Grown from the needs of harpists - performers, teachers, and pupils, the American Harp Society is a tax-exempt, non profit corporation. Founded in 1962, membership in the Society is now nearly 3000 with chapters throughout the Americas."
Luthiers and Instrument repairs
Rowe Violins - Australia
A lifelong passion for working with wood has led me to what I believe is the finest Art in this field.
Horn
International Horn Society
"The IHS has something to offer every player or Horn enthusiast. In its 30-years of society journals (The Horn Call) it is the many articles, pictures, stories and music/record reviews. At IHS workshops world-class lectures, master classes, clinics, recitals and exhibits are presented."
Mandolin
Mandolin Cafe
Mandolin bulletin board, links, lessons, builders, instructors, classifieds, and publications.
Oboe
Oboes Online
The Oboist Web Ring: Oboe, Oboe D'Amore, and English Horn links.
Piano
Piano World
"Piano World is here to help you find the information you want about pianos. There are literally hundreds of pages of facts, figures, fun and reference material on this site."
Recorder
Recorder Home Page
Nicholas S. Lander's recorder site: "...Provides links to articles, lists, catalogues and databases concerning all aspects of the recorder worldwide. It is an ideal springboard for players, students, teachers and researchers alike."
Trombone
Trumpet
International Trumpet Guild
"A non-profit organization, founded in 1974 to promote communications among trumpet players around the world and to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trumpet."
Viola
Gems Music Publications
Publishes rare and sometimes lovely works for solo viola and viola ensembles. Run by Kenneth Martinson, viola professor at Florida University.
German Viola Society
The members of our society, be they professional musicians or amateurs, are united by their special interest in the viola. Numerous viola d'amore players are also members.
As member of the in the International Viola Society the German Viola Society encourages active international exchange.
Viola Web Site
Home of the Viola Societies and the Viola Mailing Lists. "Through its mailing lists, The Viola Web Site provides a forum for violists to discuss, work together and inform each other of their viola-related activities, such as upcoming events, plans for the next viola congress, development of new chapters. Members of our mailing lists include students, teachers, professionals, amateurs, many of whom are leaders of their local viola societies. All viola societies around the world are represented."
Viola da Gamba and Viola D'amore
Viola da Gamba Society of America
"The Viola da Gamba Society of America is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the support of activities relating to the viola da gamba in the United States and abroad. It is a society of players, builders, publishers, distributors, restorers and others sharing a serious interest in music for viols and other early bowed string instruments."
Violin
Rowe Violins - Australia
A lifelong passion for working with wood has led me to what I believe is the finest Art in this field.
www.practiceviolins.com
Practice/travel violins, violas, and cellos are take-apart instruments with subdued, pleasant tone. Violins/violas fit into backpack or overnight case; cellos can go into overhead compartment on airplanes.
