Early Registration for CMEA 2018 Ends Tomorrow
The 2018 CMEA Clinic/Conference will take place January 24-27, 2018 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Registration is currently open on the CMEA website. Act now, as early registration pricing ends TOMORROW, January 2nd!
Below, you will find a listing of all string-related sessions for the 2018 conference. A more detailed listing (including session descriptions) can be found on the Colorado ASTA website, and a complete draft of the conference program can be accessed here.
We look forward to seeing you at the Broadmoor later this month!
Thursday, January 25th
10:00-10:45 | Centennial Middle School Orchestra | Anne Paulu, Director | Colorado Hall D/E
11:00-11:45 | Put a Bow on It: Why Bowings Matter And How To Write Your Own | Courtney Dowling | Colorado Hall F
12:00-12:45 | Orchestra New Music Reading Session | Colorado Hall A
1:00-1:45 | Fixing Broken Baroque: Approaching the Baroque in the Beginning and Intermediate String Class | Dr. Andrew Dabczynski | Colorado Hall F
2:00-2:45 | Repertoire, Rehearsals, and Representation: Diversity in the Orchestra | Dr. Lindsay Fulcher | Colorado Hall F
4:00-4:45 | Reflective Practice: Linking Effectiveness to Inquiry, Reflection, and Continuous Professional Growth | Alison Mayes | Colorado Hall F
Friday, January 26th
8:00-8:45 | Of Course You Can Teach Strings! Strategies for New String Teachers | Dr. Andrew Dabczynski | Colorado Hall A
9:00-9:45 | Lakewood High School Chamber Orchestra | Bryce Melaragno, Director | Colorado Hall D/E
11:00-11:45 | Denver School of the Arts Advanced Full Orchestra | Dr. Enrique Lasansky, Director | International Center North
12:00-12:45 | Bach and Beyond: Baroque-Style Performance Practice Applications for String Orchestra | Dr. Margaret Berg and Gary Lewis | Colorado Hall A
1:00-1:45 | The Classic (Period) Style: What It Is and How to Get It | Wes Kenney | Colorado Hall A
2:00-2:45 | "Chopped": Improvisation and Composition for String Warm-Ups | Tom Nugent | Colorado Hall F
2:00-2:50 | Doing the Dab: A String Orchestra Reading Session With Andrew Dabczynski | Dr. Andrew Dabczynski | Colorado Hall A
4:00-4:45 | University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra | Gary Lewis, Director | International Center North
Saturday, January 27th
7:00-8:00 | All-State Orchestra Governors' Meeting | Colorado Hall B
8:00-8:45 | Helpful Ways To Save Money For You, Your Program, and Your Students Through DIY String Instrument Repair | Eric & Michelle Trujillo of Mi Vida Strings | Colorado Hall A
9:00-9:45 | Why Do We Have To? Practical and Engaging String Warm-Ups That Work | Jessica Chen | Colorado Hall A
10:00-10:45 | The Unconventional String Ensemble: Successful Rehearsals and Music Selection Do Exist | Dr. Lindsay Fulcher | Colorado Hall B
11:30-12:15 | Boltz Middle School Chamber Orchestra | Melissa Claeys, Director | Colorado Hall D/E
12:00-12:45 | Colorado ASTA General Membership Meeting | Broadmoor Hall F
1:00-1:45 | Fort Collins High School Tower Orchestra | John Hermanson, Director | Colorado Hall D/E