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My case set-up is nearly identical in that the only item I don't have that you have is a practice mute. In addition to those items, I have a pocket music dictionary that was given to me by my piano teacher. It has actually come in handy when a student has asked what a certain musical term is that I don't immediately have an easy-for-10-year-olds-to-understand reply. I also have a 2nd bow as back-up should anything happen to my main bow.
I recommend you contact Lorrie Heagy in Juneau, Alaska: heagyl@jsd.k12.ak.us
She is an impressive teacher, a fountain of wisdom and founder of the El Sistema inspired program in Juneau's public schools.

Thank you so much for responding this really helped! I just have one more question if you see this response. So I get excited if I picture myself playing in a band, but I don't think I'm into Orchestra as much. I love listening to Orchestras and they sound beautiful, but for some reason if I ever play in an orchestra I never seem to enjoy it. I've talked to other violinist and they don't understand why I don't like playing in Orchestra but love listening. Some very talented musicians in my school are auditioning for the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America. And I get jealous of them (I know I don't have a right to be jealous they've been playing forever, I just can't help it). But I'm not sure if it's me or the Orchestra, when I picture myself playing in a big crowd in the orchestra it becomes exciting. But for some reason if I play in one it doesn't seem to fit (it's a very small school orchestra and not professional compared to other orchestras.) I was just wondering if you have heard of someone like this by chance. But sorry for all the questions it's all just confusing feelings. Again thank you very much for reading! :)
Thank you 99.43.85.189! I will look for her.
Hi Julia,

Thanks for your response. Do you perhaps have the name of the book? I did my music education in Dutch and sometimes I don’t know the English word for it.

All the best,

Zlata

Hi Alyssa,

Some people prefer playing solo or chamber music vs playing in an orchestra. I personally prefer chamber music above an orchestra.

Just try playing in several orchestra’s and perhaps you will find one where you do fit in and like it. Otherwise: perhaps look for some people to play chamber music with.

All the best,

Zlata