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"When my mom was on her deathbed, I heard a melody, and I got my violin out and played it for her as she passed. I called it 'The Last Serenade,' and I believe these were the intervals she gave me to ...

Amateur player - retired, having earned living as an English teacher. I play in amateur orchestra, chamber music with friends, join in high school music.

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