165. Breaking down barriers to bring live music to children! - Atarah Ben-Tovim M.B.E

2021-05-31

2000 concerts, 2 million children and 12 years of musical Joy! In part 2 of her interview with Atarah Ben-Tovim M.B.E Clare asks about the fabulous Atarah's Band and how it came about. "Doing large scale kids concerts in big auditoriums wasn't an easy sell as a woman back in the 60's and 70's." Atarah also speaks about the use of the thumb Bb vs the long Bb fingering and whilst she doesn't get nervous as a performer, does when she accompanies her students in their exams! If you have any questions ...

2000 concerts, 2 million children and 12 years of musical Joy!

In part 2 of her interview with Atarah Ben-Tovim M.B.E Clare asks about the fabulous Atarah's Band and how it came about. "Doing large scale kids concerts in big auditoriums wasn't an easy sell as a woman back in the 60's and 70's."

Atarah also speaks about the use of the thumb Bb vs the long Bb fingering and whilst she doesn't get nervous as a performer, does when she accompanies her students in their exams!

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