Colorado ASTA Newsletter

June 2018

Important 2018 Colorado ASTA Summer Conference Information

The 2018 Colorado ASTA Summer Conference will be held Monday, July 16th and Tuesday, July 17th at The Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. We are looking forward to planning an exciting conference. Please go ahead and register and submit your session proposals (see the links below). Session proposals are due June 10th, and early registration for the conference ends July 1st. Please consider submitting a proposal--everyone has something unique and beneficial to share! Additional details (graduate credit, wifi access, parking, etc.) will be made available soon. 

 

Registration Form (due July 1st for early pricing)

Session Proposal Form (due June 10th)

Nominations for 2018 Exemplary Awards Due June 15th

Now is the time to nominate a friend or colleague for a 2018 Exemplary Award! You can also forward the link to a colleague or a principal if you want to be nominated. The awards will be presented during the 2018 Colorado ASTA Summer Conference. Please complete your nominations before June 15th.

 

Here are the links for each award:

Colorado Private String Teacher, Exemplary Award Nomination Form

Colorado Elementary String Teacher, Exemplary Award Nomination Form

Colorado Middle School/Jr.High String Teacher, Exemplary Award Nomination Form

Colorado High School String Teacher, Exemplary Award Nomination Form

Colorado College/University String Professor, Exemplary Award Nomination Form

SEVEN Colorado Orchestras Selected to Perform at 2019 National Orchestra Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Congratulations to the following groups from Colorado, for their invitation to the 2019 National Orchestra Festival (which happens in conjunction with the the National ASTA Conference) in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Mark your calendars now for March 6-9, 2019 - you won't want to miss this incredible event! Visit the National ASTA website for more information. 

 

Denver School of the Arts High School String Orchestra  

Enrique Lasanksy, Director 

 

Denver School of the Arts High School Symphony Orchestra

Enrique Lasanksy, Director 

 

Fairview High School Classic Knights Chamber Orchestra

Mindy Anderson, Director   

 

Rocky Mountain High School Symphony Orchestra          

Courtney Dowling, Director

 

William J. Palmer High School Chamber Orchestra        

Amanda Hessel, Director

 

Boltz Middle School Chamber Orchestra          

Melissa Claeys, Director

 

Denver School of the Arts Middle School Sinfonia           

Enrique Lasanksy, Director 

Save the Dates for the 2019 Colorado ASTA Large Group Orchestra Festival

Colorado ASTA is pleased to be offering three regional sites for the Large Group Orchestra Festival in 2019. For the first time ever, we will also be adding a state-level festival (by invitation). 

 

Regional Events

Southern Site (William J. Palmer High School)

Saturday, March 2, 2019

 

Metro Denver Site (Gateway High School)

Monday, March 4, 2019

 

Northern Site (Fort Collins High School)

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

 

State-Level Festival (by invitation)

Macky Auditorium, CU-Boulder

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Register Now for Crested Butte Chamber Music Intensive

The Crested Butte Music Festival is pleased to announce the second annual Chamber Music Intensive, led by Emily Ondracek-Peterson and Erik Christian Peterson in beautiful Crested Butte. Small ensembles of serious, amateur musicians will be coached by wold-class artists in a supportive, inviting atmosphere. The Intensive is unique in its intimate atmosphere and unequaled access to coaches; the participant-to-coach ration is capped at 3:1. Additionally, coaches will perform with participants and lead hikes and other outdoor activities.

 

The high level artistry from both players and coaches combines with a special, collegial ambiance to create an intimate, boutique experience. A unique bond is engendered amongst all musicians who travel to Crested Butte, as music and nature come together in one glorious duo.

 

The Intensive blends superb music making with the rejuvenating power of nature for an unforgettable week in paradise.

 

Follow this link for more information and to register: https://crestedbuttemusicfestival.org/crested-butte-chamber-music-intensive/

Rocky Ridge Music Center to Offer Violin Scholarships for Young Artist Seminar

Rocky Ridge Music Center (Estes Park, CO) is accepting nominations and applications from violinists between the age 17 to 26. RRMC is pleased to announce the availability of five $1,000 merit scholarships, and one Production Internship (full tuition) to award to exceptional violinists. The latter position would require the student stay 2 weeks beyond the Young Artist Seminar. Online application will stay open up to 2 weeks before the start of the Seminar. 

 

Dates

June 19, 2018 – July 15, 2018

 

Tuition

$3,600 includes all meals and lodging

 

For more information and online application:

http://www.rockyridge.org/program/young-artist-seminar/

 

Any questions or nominations can be directed to SoYoung Lee, Executive Director, soyoung@rockyridge.org / 303-449-1106.

Registration Now Open for Camp Con Brio, String Camp of the Rockies

Camp Con Brio, String Camp of the Rockies

Alison Mayes, Director

Middle School and High School Camp

August 1-4, 2018

www.campconbrio.com

 

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 460234, Aurora, Colorado 80046

Camp Location: Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center, 380 CR 512, Divide, Colorado 80814

Email: campconbrio@gmail.com

Phone: 720-663-9038

Picking in the Peaks Bluegrass Day Camp Coming to Nederland June 4-7

Looking for an awesome day camp that will get your string students jamming, playing by ear and LOVING their orchestra experience? Pickin in the Peaks is in its 5th year of offering international level bluegrass jamming, playing and singing instruction to campers and families of ALL ages and ALL abilities (even beginner beginner) in the Front Range of Colorado. Tucked in the hills of our favorite little mountain town in Boulder County...Nederland! This year, we feature Canadian songbird Tracy Lynn (guitar/vocals), East Tennessee educator Jodi Harbin (mandolin/vocal harmony) and longtime camp director Annie Savage (fiddle/viola/cello) with Colorado Music Society president Kevin Slick (guitar/song-writing) housed in the beauty and convenience of the Nederland Presbyterian Church and beyond! Starting each day at 9:00am with a community breakfast and jam, each camper will enjoy an hour each of focus instrument (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, viola, cello or voice) AND an hour of secondary interest (song-writing, vocal harmony, improvisation techniques and MORE) each day! Jamming starts and ends each day and students are invited to bring a lunch to eat while they get a performance from each of the instructors over the noon hour. Last day of camp - all are invited to lunch with us at the great Kathmandu and participate in our camp concert! It's a 4 day intensive experience filled with music, laughter and sun that will kick start your festival season! Ages 8-100+ and discounts provided for multiple family members. To sign up, ask any questions, make special requests...contact Annie at savagefiddler@gmail.com. VIVA COLORADO BLUEGRASS!!

 

Click here to register: https://savagefiddler.com/savfiddy/product/2018-pickin-peaks-registration/

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

June 10, 2018: Session Proposals Due for CASTA Summer Conference

July 1, 2018: Early Registration Due for CASTA Summer Conference

July 16-17, 2018: Colorado ASTA Summer Conference

November 1-3, 2019: Western States Honor Orchestra

January 23-26, 2019: CMEA Clinic/Conference

February 7-9, 2019: Colorado All State Orchestra

March 2-5, 2019: Colorado ASTA Large Group Orchestra Festival (Regionals)

March 6-9, 2019: National ASTA Conference (Albuquerque, NM)

April 23, 2019: Colorado ASTA Large Group Orchestra Festival (State Level)

Thank you to the following businesses for supporting Colorado ASTA!

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.

alisonmayes523@gmail.com
970-640-9415

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