Most mothers who are trying raise three small boys while making extra money by cleaning houses aren't thinking of learning to play the violin. Rose Ann Taht, reference librarian at the Central Library, was doing just that, though, back in the mid-70's.
Alongside 3-year old Mark, who was learning to play Suzuki style, she used her background in piano and saxophone to study the violin traditionally. Nowadays, Rose Ann plays with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, performing pop, classical and holiday-themed selections, usually at the Green Center in Golden. Last fall I spent the best $20.00 of my life when I saw the Fall program which featured the orchestra, in costume, performing selections from "