Register Now for CMEA 2018
The 2018 CMEA Clinic/Conference will take place January 25-28, 2017 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Registration is now open on the CMEA website. Early registration pricing ends January 2nd. The Broadmoor is also undergoing extensive construction, so if you are planning to stay on site, we encourage you to make your reservations ASAP.
The 2018 conference will feature Dr. Andrew Dabczynski as the string headliner. Here's a list of some of the great educational string sessions you can expect this January.
Put a Bow on It: Why Bowings Matter | Courtney Strauss
Fixing Broken Baroque: Approaching the Baroque in the Beginning and Intermediate String Class | Dr. Andrew Dabczynski
Repertoire, Rehearsals, and Representation | Dr. Lindsay Fulcher
Reflective Practice: Continuous Professional Growth | Alison Mayes
Of Course You Can Teach Strings! Strategies for New String Teachers | Dr. Andrew Dabczynski
"Chopped": Improv & Comp String Warm-Ups | Tom Nugent
Bach and Beyond: Baroque-Style Performance Practice | Dr. Margaret Berg
Andrew Dabczynski Music Reading Session | Dr. Andrew Dabczynski
The Classic Style: What It Is and How to Get It | Wes Kenney
DIY String Instrument Repair | Mi Vida Strings
Practical String Warm-Ups That Work | Jessica Chen
The Unconventional String Ensemble | Dr. Lindsay Fulcher
Orchestra New Music Reading Session
Colorado ASTA General Membership Meeting
And congratulations again to the orchestras that will be performing at the 2018 conference:
Boltz Middle School Orchestra | Melissa Claeys, Director
Centennial Middle School Orchestra | Anne Paulu, Director
Denver School of the Arts Full Orchestra | Enrique Lasansky, Director
Fort Collins High School Chamber Strings | John Hermanson, Director
Lakewood High School Chamber Orchestra | Bryce Melaragno, Director
University of Colorado at Boulder Symphony Orchestra | Gary Lewis, Director