Orpheus Strings, Local and Music Links

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Local and Music Links

There are many interesting sites for anyone interested in our area and in our kind of music.

Here are just a few:

Disclaimer: The listing of any links on this page does not imply an endorsement by the Orpheus Strings of the organisation(s) involved. Orpheus Strings accept no responsibility for the currency, accuracy, content or quality of any of the links on this page.

The Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains City Council, administering the Blue Mountains area, a valued supporter of our Orchestra.
Visit the Blue Mountains, extensive tourist information for visitors to our World Heritage area.
BLU FM 89.1, the Blue Mountains' own community radio station, a valued supporter of our Orchestra

Some Orchestras

The Orchestras Of Australia Network, (TOAN), The network listing all Australian orchestras worth knowing about.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra, a world-class ensemble, well worth following.
Penrith Symphony Orchestra, just East of the Blue Mountains. Well known to many of our players

Fine Music Radio Stations

2MBS-FM Australia's first community-owned listener-supported FM Stereo station. Great classical music, great jazz.

Databases, Search Engines and Musical Cross-link Sites

SearchMusicNetwork, An extensive database of musical events and organisations
Sydney Music Web, All things connected with music in and around Sydney

Chamber Music Societies and similar organisations

Amateur Chamber Music Society, A great Sydney-based organisation for anyone interested in chamber music. Playing days, music camps etc.
Amateur Chamber Music Players, The main chamber music organisation in the U.S..
Canadian Amateur Musicians/ Musiciens Amateurs du Canada, the Canadian amateur musicians' network.
Contemporary Music-making for Amateurs, a U.K organisation dedicated to composing and performing contemporary music written for, and performable by, amateur musicians.

Sheetmusic Downloads
Download sheet-music off the web and print yourself at your leisure!
Files are normally in "PDF" format, so use your Adobe reader, ghostscript or other favourite freeware to view and print them.
Some downloads are free, others you buy on-line.

Virtual Sheet Music distributes public domain classical music, especially music of the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, with a few exceptions. Pay a joining fee and all material on site may be downloaded. Offers regular free downloads.
www.sunhawk.com Download, play, pay for and print interactive music.
You have to download their Solero Viewer/player. Has transposition capabilities. Music for all instruments. Offers a free piece of music each week.
www.cdsheetmusic.com Lots of sheet music per CD. Example: score + all parts of the complete string quartets of Beethoven and Brahms on a single CD-ROM for $US19.95

Sites for String Instruments

Australian Strings Association, local organisation of professional and amateur string players, teachers, makers and repairers
Australian and New Zealand Viola Society, local society promoting excellence in viola playing and performing
The Internet Cello Society, a serious, well organised lot with more than 16000 members worldwide
Double Bass Link Page, amazing how many double bass links there are!

Commercial Sites (suppliers of music, instruments, etc.)

Zephyr Music, Sydney, lots of printed music, on-line inquiries.
Da capo Music, Sydney, second-hand and new sheet music, scores and books on music.
Concord Musical Supplies (US) , buy your strings on-line.
Sheet Music Plus (US) , buy your sheet music on-line.