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Welcome to helenfall.com! Helen is a performer and instructor of viola, violin, chamber music, and orchestral music. Explore the site to find out more. Helen Fall Performance Bio
How Does Music Benefit the Brain? Research shows that music greatly benefits the brain. Read the article. Studies reveal musical training in childhood aids language learning ability Just one hour a week of musical interaction greatly increases linguistic aptitude, even into adulthood. Read the article from The Strad magazine. New Statistics Linking Music Education to Cognitive Development That 'Useless' Liberal Arts Degree Has Become Tech's Hottest Ticket From Forbes Magazine: Big tech employers are widening their hiring horizons beyond the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering and math. Larry Quinlan, Deloitte’s chief information officer, argues in favor of “STEAM,” in which the A stands for the arts. “It’s not enough to be technologically brilliant,” Quinlan says. “We need senior people who understand business processes, too.” Read more. Arts Education Fuels the Economy We all know that studying music and art is good for your brain, but did you know that the arts are also good for the economy? Read why here. A Musical Fix for American Schools |
Performance Masterclass #1 Performance Masterclass #1B 2018-2019 STUDIO DOCUMENTS KUDOS TO STELLAR STUDENTS!! I loved getting a text and photo from former violin students, Bobby Chase (Humming House fiddler, composer, arranger, and recording engineer), and Eleonore Denig (composer, arranger, and recording session professional), who shared a stand in a Nashville recording session with singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress, Lauryn Hill. They both remember Fall's Law! ;-) Jason, was appointed Assistant Principal Viola in the Virginia Governor’s Summer Music Institute! John had a successful summer at two summer programs, the Interlochen Viola Intensive Institute, and Credo Chamber Music held at Oberlin Conservatory. John was invited to play in several masterclasses with virtuoso viola performers and professors, and he performed in several concerts as a member of a string quartet and a string trio. Clara moved up from American Youth Philharmonic’s String Ensemble to Concert Orchestra! John was accepted for another year in the American Youth Philharmonic’s Symphonic Orchestra! Crystal moved up from American Youth Philharmonic’s Symphonic Orchestra to Philharmonic Orchestra! Jason and Tyler were both accepted for another year in the The Capital Symphonic Youth Orchestra’s Symphonic Orchestra! Bravi to all!!! Brooke was awarded 2nd place for her performance in the February 17th Vienna "Host" James Bland Competition! Brava!!!! John was awarded 1st Place for his performance in the January 27th NVMTA Concerto Competition, Intermediate Low Strings Division! Bravo!!!! *********************************************************** 2018-2019 Orchestra Honors AYPO Orchestras Symphonic Orchestra Concert Orchestra TCSYO Orchestras *********************************************************** 2017-2018 Orchestra Honors Virginia All-State Orchestra North Central Senior Regional Orchestra District 12 Senior Honors Orchestra District 11 Senior Honors Orchestra District 11 Junior Honors Orchestra AYPO Orchestras String Ensemble TCSYO Orchestras Langley High School Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Lake Braddock High School Herndon High School Battlefield High School Williamsburg Middle School *********************************************************** MARCH MASTERCLASSES ********************************************************** |
