Category Archives: History of Sonatina
How Sonatina Piano Camps Came to Be
In 1969, Rosamond and Rein van der Linde [1929-1996] searched for a summer piano camp for their children but could not find one. To fill the void, they created Summer Sonatina Piano Camps in their home. The camp soon grew … Continue reading
4 Years of Piano Keys in Downtown Bennington
In 2016, Summer Sonatina International Piano Camp did a Flash Mob scene in downtown Bennington which included piano keys made from cardboard placed in the crosswalks. Videos of us singing and dancing to Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” with our own … Continue reading
3 Generations and Counting
My parents, Rosamond and Rein van der Linde, started Sonatina in 1969 when I was 10 years old. As a family of seven pianists (4 siblings and my parents), we were nicknamed the Vermont Von Trapp family of pianists. Growing up … Continue reading
Piano Roles
I chose this title for my blog because of all the roles I have played inside and outside of this home that houses so many pianos and has had so many stories associated with it. It begs the following … Continue reading
48th year of Summer Sonatina International Piano Camp
Summer Sonatina International Piano Camp is embarking on its 48th season. Learn more, here Continue reading
Founder, teacher, mentor, mother
A couple of days ago most children, whether young or adult, honored their mothers. It’s a special day that allows us to express what we sometimes don’t do on any given day. I suppose that’s why my own mother prefers … Continue reading
Piano Roles 