Colorado ASTA Newsletter February 2018 |
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From Outgoing Colorado ASTA President Rebecca Jonas Colorado ASTA Members, I wanted to take a moment to address you one final time, and give you my heartfelt appreciation. I’ve enjoyed getting to know and work with you over the past several years. I’ve excitedly watched the state of string playing and teaching in Colorado continue to grow over the past few years. I’ve enjoyed learning from all of you, in conference sessions, conversations, and articles, and I’ve been thrilled to see us all become closer together as a string education community. Thank you for all your support, all your hard work, and all your ideas and innovation that continue to help our organization thrive. I’m so excited to see what Alison and Loni have in store for us, and wish them the best of luck! |
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Welcome to Colorado ASTA's Newest Board Members and Opportunities to Get Involved With the Board The Colorado ASTA board would like to welcome three new board members: Loni Obluda, President-Elect Chen Wu, Treasurer Rachel Lavadie, Western Slope Representative We are looking forward to having these three great string educators join our team! There is currently an opening for Southern Representative (a teacher based in or around Colorado Springs). Please contact Alison Mayes if you are interested in getting involved. Responsibilities include attending monthly board meetings, attending general membership meetings (three per year), presiding at CMEA and Summer Conference sessions, and attending state events (Large Group Festival, CCAP, etc.) whenever possible. |
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Highlights from CMEA 2018 We enjoyed seeing everyone at CMEA last week. We want to hear your feedback from the conference, so that we can continue making it more beneficial for you. Please consider filling out the 2018 CMEA Feedback Survey and providing us with your thoughts. |
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Handouts from many of the string sessions at CMEA 2018 are now posted on the Colorado ASTA website (links to handouts can also be accesed below). Additional handouts will be posted as they become available. Links to Handouts from String Sessions Put a Bow on It: Why Bowings Matter And How To Write Your Own | Courtney Dowling and Beth Wells | Handout and PowerPoint Orchestra New Music Reading Session | Repertoire List Fixing Broken Baroque: Approaching the Baroque in the Beginning and Intermediate String Class | Dr. Andrew Dabczynski | Handout Repertoire, Rehearsals, and Representation: Diversity in the Orchestra | Dr. Lindsay Fulcher | Website Reflective Practice: Linking Effectiveness to Inquiry, Reflection, and Continuous Professional Growth | Alison Mayes | Handout Of Course You Can Teach Strings! Strategies for New String Teachers | Dr. Andrew Dabczynski | Handout "Chopped": Improvisation and Composition for String Warm-Ups | Tom Nugent | Website Doing the Dab: A String Orchestra Reading Session With Andrew Dabczynski | Dr. Andrew Dabczynski | Repertoire List Helpful Ways To Save Money For You, Your Program, and Your Students Through DIY String Instrument Repair | Eric & Michelle Trujillo of Mi Vida Strings | Handout Why Do We Have To? Practical and Engaging String Warm-Ups That Work | Priscilla Arasaki and Jessica Chen | Handout |
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Congratulations to Dr. Kip Mason and Shel Stanfil Congratulations to Colorado ASTA members Dr. Kip Mason and Shel Stanfil. Kip Mason was recently inducted into the CMEA Hall of Fame, and Shel Stanfil received an award for 25 Years of Service. |
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Consider Joining Us at the National ASTA Conference The 2018 National ASTA Conference will take place March 7-10 in Atlanta, GA. It's not to late to register! Visit the National ASTA website for more information. We'd love to see a large contingent from Colorado this year! GOING TO NATIONAL?! Let's have dinner! Colorado ASTA Chapter Dinner at the 2018 National Conference Friday, March 9th at 7 PM Ted's Montana Grill 133 Luckie Street NW Atlanta, GA 30303 Please CLICK HERE to RSVP by March 1! |
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Register Now for CCAP 2018 Registration is now open for the 2018 Certificate Advancement Program. Visit the Colorado ASTA website for more information, and complete the registration form when you are ready to sign students up. If you'd like to pay online, please follow this link. 2018 dates and locations are listed below. April 21, 2018 Rock Canyon High School 5810 McArthur Ranch Rd Lone Tree, CO 80124 April 28, 2018 Front Range Community College 4616 S. Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526 |
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Large Group Orchestra Festival Info The Colorado ASTA Large Group Orchestra Festival is coming up in April. The festival will take place on April 3rd at Fort Collins High School and April 4th at Gateway High School. This year's judges include Gal Faganel, Cameron Law, and Ellen Ravnan. The out-of-state clinicians are Susan Chandler from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Becky Roesler from Brigham Young University, Idaho. |
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DYAO to Give FREE Side-by-Side Concert with the Colorado Symphony DYAO and the Colorado Symphony will be giving a FREE concert on February 20th. See the flyer below for more information. |
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Christian Howes to Offer Workshop in Boulder on March 3rd Christian Howes will be leading a Strings Improvisation Workshop in Colorado that will be led by internationally-renowned jazz violinist Christian Howes, on Saturday, March 3rd, from 10am until 5pm at the Mennonite Church in South Boulder. Please visit the Facebook event for more information. "Early Bird" pricing ends TODAY, February 1st. Any questions can be directed to Jane Uitti (303-818-8722). |
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Registration for Just Chamber Music Festival (Fort Collins) Now Open Make your 2018 summer plans to attend Just Chamber Music now. Eight Days - June 18 – 21 and June 25 – 28
Just Chamber Music is a quality chamber music experience where aspiring young musicians grow musically and individually within a supportive environment.
Coaching with professional faculty is an integral part of the program as students are challenged to build skills and encouraged to explore new ideas. Master classes with the 2018 special guest artist: Marguerite Richardson, D.M. Associate Professor of Strings, Jacksonville University Music Director of the Jacksonville University Orchestra Strings: Overture Ensembles: 2:30-4:30PM Conservatory Ensembles: 4:30-7:30PM Jubilate Woodwinds 2:30-4:30PM Festival Concert June 28, 2018 This unique program places emphasis on fostering leadership, critical thinking and communication skills through the study of selected chamber music works. Register now and join us for 8 days of excitement exploring the world of chamber music.
Visit www.justchambermusic.com for program details and registration information. |
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Stay Tuned for Information About Upcoming Events Thanks for your continued involvement with Colorado ASTA! Stay tuned for more exciting events being planned, including: quarterly Colorado ASTA Member brunch, quarterly Colorado ASTA Member Workshops, Colorado ASTA Teacher Orchestra, Summer Conference, and more! |
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Thank you to the following businesses for supporting Colorado ASTA! |
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Do you have an article, announcement, or other information you'd like to share with the Colorado ASTA membership? If so, we'd love to include it in our monthly newsletter! Please send your newsletter submissions to hsmith26@cherrycreekschools.org by the 20th of each month, and we will be sure to add them the next newsletter, which is published at the beginning of each month. Contact Hannah Smith (hsmith26@cherrycreekschools.org), Colorado ASTA webmaster and newsletter editor, with any questions. |
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