current and upcoming residencies and appointments
Curtis Institute of Music
Howard has had weekly sessions since 2017
FAAF Past presentations and residencies by Fit as a Fiddle
2023
California State University, Northridge, Department of Music
Presentation (virtual): March 14
Temple University Music Preparatory Division
Presentation (virtual): February 18 and October 30
2021
The Juilliard School, Starling-DeLay Violin Symposium
Injury Prevention Workshop – Don’t Let This Happen To You!!, June 23
Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Presentation (virtual): May 6
California State University, Northridge, Department of Music
Presentation (virtual): March 10
Temple University Music Preparatory Division
Presentation (virtual): February 13
University of Denver, Lamont School of Music
Presentation (virtual): January 15
University of Wisconsin, Mead Witter School of Music
Presentation (virtual): January 5
2020
BAK Middle school of the arts, w Palm Beach, fl
Presentatation (virtual): October 26
Music institute of chicago
Presentation (virtual): September 26
tanglewood music center
Presentation (virtual): July 7
ravinia steans music institute
Presentation(virtual): June 25
sphinx competition, Detroit, michigan
Presentation: February 7
2018 - 2020
University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music
Residency: Fall, Winter, and Spring 2019 - 2020. Pam teaches, and Howard works separately.
2019
Harvard Ed Portal
January 9
A Far Cry Presents: Musical Legacy - An exploration of the teacher-student relationship
The Grammy-nominated string orchestra A Far Cry returns to the Harvard Ed Portal for an open rehearsal and discussion featuring violinist and former instructor Pamela Frank. Sections of A Far Cry’s upcoming concert Legacy will be previewed followed by a discussion of the piece’s mission to explore the bond between teacher and student, creating a common legacy. Ms. Frank and physical therapist Howard Nelson will then share their stories and perspectives about a holistic approach to teaching, ensuring a strong lineage of healthy musicians and their students.
Harvard Medical School
January 10
Musician Injury and Prevention: An evening with violinist Pamela Frank and Howard Nelson, PT
2018 - 2019
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Residency: One 2 - 3 day visit per semester; November 17-18, 2018; spring 2019
2018
University of Maryland
Presentation: November 15
Music Institute of Chicago
Presentation: October 20,
Indianapolis Violin Competition
Presentation: "Don't Let This Happen To You!" - Pamela Frank's Case Study, September 6
2016
Performing Arts Medicine Associaton
Presentation: “Determining a Movement System Diagnosis and Treatment for a Career- Threatening Neck Injury to a Professional Violinist”; NYC, July 2016