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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is why my daughter just rides the barn horses. Her professional-grade musical instrument cost us $85K, but at least it doesn't need vet care, boarding, and it can be carried as carry-on instead of a trailer. [/quote]

How old is she, and for how many years had she been playing prior to getting such an expensive instrument? Do you feel it has made her more competitive in terms of orchestra placement/seating, summer music programs, etc? [/quote]

She's in high school. Not into summer programs and doesn't wish to become a professional, even though she has the right level. She started at 4, and we got this instrument when she was about 12. She's been principal or concertmaster in MCYO or somewhere around that level since elementary, and once in a while participates in concerto competitions - she LOVES soloing with orchestra, it gives her such a thrill. There aren't too many opportunities for that, sadly.

Did the good violin help? I think for the concerto competitions, yes, because you need a robust projection when trying to be heard over the orchestra, and obviously you want the loveliest sound possible out of your soloist. Youth orchestra conductors are mostly focused on whether you've prepared the excerpts correctly and whether you can sight-read adequately. Actually, for a professional orchestra, having a distinct sound may even be a drawback, because you're supposed to not stand out; but at the school level, I don't think anyone really cares.

However that's not why I bought this instrument. I'm a classical music lover and derive great joy in listening to her play at home, so selfishly, I bought the violin for myself and my own ears :-) 
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