Colorado ASTA Newsletter November 2017 |
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General Membership Meeting THIS SATURDAY at Western States Honor Orchestra Our next Colorado ASTA general membership meeting will take place THIS SATURDAY, November 4th from 10:00-11:30am at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley (in conjuction with Western States Honor Orchestra). We have lots of important information to share, including details about the 2018 Large Group Orchestra Festvial! You won't want to miss it – we hope to see you there! |
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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. 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 |
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Want to Play in the Reading Session at CMEA? Consider Joining the New CASTA Teacher Orchestra! After listening to member feedback, the CASTA board has come up with a new format the new music reading session at CMEA 2018. We are inviting any interested Colorado string teachers (both currently teaching and retired) who are planning to be at CMEA to perform in the reading session orchestra. However, in an effort to provide the highest-quality performance possible, we are asking interested teachers to attend a rehearsal, during which we will preview the selections to be performed at CMEA. Please see the details below. If all goes well, we hope to expand the teacher orchestra in the future. First Ever CASTA Teacher Orchestra Rehearsal: Preparation for Reading Session at CMEA 2018 WHO? Any interested CASTA members. You don't even have to commit to performing all of the music. Perhaps you're not a native string player but would still like the challenge? Learn as much (or as little) of the music as you are comfortable with! WHAT? Teachers who are interested in playing for the reading session at CMEA will get a chance to rehearse the music ahead of time. WHEN? Saturday, January 13th, 10:00am-12:00pm WHERE? Overland High School (12400 E. Jewell Ave., Aurora, CO 80012), in the instrumental music room. Contact Hannah Smith, OHS Orchestra Director and CASTA Webmaster, with any questions. WHY? Because it's a great opportunity for teachers to make music together! The 2018 CMEA conference will also include a second reading session featuring the compositions of our headliner, Dr. Andrew Dabczynski. This reading session will follow the "old" format where any interested members can bring an instrument and simply sight read during the conference. |
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We are Looking for a New President-Elect: Consider Getting Involved With Colorado ASTA Colorado ASTA is accepting nominations for President-Elect through the end of the month. Candidates may nominate themselves or others. To be considered, candidates must be members of Colorado ASTA. Responsibilities include helping the President and Colorado ASTA Board with planning annual events including the Large Group Orchestra Festival, Summer Conference, CMEA, and CCAP. The Colorado ASTA Board meets monthly. Anyone interested in running should contact Rebecca Jonas, Alison Mayes, or Hannah Smith. |
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Mark Wood to Perform with Highlands Ranch High School Orchestras November 10, 2017 at 7:00pm Highlands Ranch High School Auditorium 9376 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Ticket Information: $10 for Students and $15 for Adults To purchase tickets: http://bit.ly/2yuocny |
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International recording artist and Emmy award winning composer Mark Wood, an original member of the multiplatinum selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra and creator of the revolutionary Viper electric violin, is bringing his groundbreaking music education program Electrify Your Strings! (EYS) to HRHS Orchestras in Highlands Ranch, CO. This exciting event will transform the studnet musicians into a full-fledged Rock Orchestra! Mark will be performing with the students on his handcrafted 7-string fretted electric Viper violin as part of the 2017-2018 Electrify Your Strings! "No Limits Tour" on November 10, 2017 at Highlands Ranch High School Auditorium at 7:00pm. The audience will be entertained by Mark's original material, as well as his exciting arrangements of music by Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and more. The HRHS Orchestra students will perform in a live concert alongside Mark Wood, open to the public with all profits going to the school's music program. When asked about Mark's upcoming visit, Orchestra Director Ryan Woodworth said, "We are so excited to bring a world renowned musician like Mark Wood to work with our students. This is such an awesome opportunity for the HRHS feeder students!" The program – now in its 18th year – is a music education experience like no other. Wood and his team work directly with a school's orchestra director to tailor-design a rock orchestra makeover complete with a public performance at the end of the experience. EYS builds on the strong foundation in traditional music provided by music teachers; creating a partnership with educators that inspires students and boosts their self-esteem and motivation on stage and off. EYS has been featured on The Today Show, The CBS Evening News, and many more. Mark Wood is the owner and operator of Wood Violins, the premier manufacture of electric orchestra string instruments worldwide. He studied under Maestro Leonard Bernstein, is a Juilliard-trained violinist and Emmy-winning composer. In addition to his solo career and his work with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Mark has worked with Celine Dion, Lenny Kravitz, Billy Joel and more. To prepare for this concert, Mark will be teaching the students improvisation, composition, and personal expression on their violins, violas, cellos, and basses. Utilizing Mark's music arrangements that were sent to the district prior to this visit, the HRHS Orchestras will perform in a live concert alongside Mark Wood, open to the public with all profits going to the school music programs. |
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UNC String Project Featured in Greeley Tribune Dr. Lindsay Fulcher recently helped start the UNC String Project, which provides a playing opportunity for students in the Greeley area, while affording UNC students with valuable teaching experience. Read more about it here. At Right: Dr. Lindsay Fulcher leading a String Project rehearsal. Photo courtesy of Greeley Tribune. |
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Local Luthier Eric Trujillo Featured in Denver Post The Denver Post recently profiled Eric Trujillo of Westminster's Mi Vida Strings. Mi Vida Strings recently celebrated its seventh anniversary, and this article details Eric's important contributions to the community. At Left: Luthier Eric Trujillo crafts part of a violin. Photo courtesy of The Denver Post. |
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Save the Date: CCAP 2018 Colorado ASTA will once again be sponsoring the Certificate Advancement Program in Spring 2018. Here are this years dates and locations: 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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Ongoing Colorado ASTA Fundraisers Please consider supporting Colorado ASTA's ongoing fundraisers. Follow the links below for more information. |
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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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