No. 326, September /October 2025

In our cover story this issue, the Dover Quartet and composer Jerod Impichchaachaaaha’ Tate discuss their collaboration, the results of which were recently released on a recording that includes Tate’s Woodland Songs, the composer’s arrangement of Rattle Songs, and Dvorák’s “American” Quartet. Of Tate’s music, Dover violist Julianne Lee says, “He’s a very sensation-based composer who wants you to experience something strongly when you listen.” Elsewhere, you’ll find a special section focusing on teen string players, an introduction to Ravel’s Sonata for violin and cello, a primer on community orchestra etiquette, and instrument repair advice for school orchestra and band directors.

 Also in this issue:

 What drives the value of golden-age Italian instruments?

America’s neglected mid-century violin concertos

In conversation with fiddler Darol Anger

A cello fingerings quiz

Violinist Nancy Zhou’s solo storytelling

 And more . . .