Colorado ASTA Newsletter August 2018 |
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Summer Conference Recap July 16 and 17 was a wonderful time for string teachers to collaborate and learn from one another during the Colorado ASTA Summer Conference at the beautiful Lamont School of Denver. We had 40 participants who enjoyed wonderful sessions from in-state presenters, ate a delicious Indian buffet lunch, and our silent auction raised over $1000 for the Student Summer Program Scholarship Fund. Thank you to our exhibitors: Golden Music, Sol Vista Violins, and American International Travel. Congratulations to Leanne Griffey, recipient of an Exemplary Teaching Award! A huge thank you also to Linda Wang and the Lamont School of Music for graciously hosting us! |
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CMEA 2019 String Headliners Be sure to join us at CMEA in January 2019 for not only some great workshops and demonstrations by our own state’s professionals, but these phenomenal guest clinicians (pictured from left to right below)!
Mark Wood, Violinist, Educational Advocate, and Composer
Duane Padilla, Punahou School, Honolulu, HI Jim Palmer, National ASTA Elizabeth A. H. Green Award Recipient, Composer and Conductor |
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CMEA’s new website will be launching later in August, be watching for a link to register early for the conference. Congratulations again to string ensembles selected to perform at CMEA 2019: Denver School of the Arts High School - Enrique Lasansky, Director Cherry Creek High School - Jennifer Poole, Director Rock Canyon High School - Benjamin Dale, Director Altona Middle School - Jill Fischaber, Director Bell Middle School - Barbara Casanova, Director |
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Save the Dates for the 2019 National ASTA Conference National ASTA Conference National Orchestra Festival March 6-9, Albuquerque, New Mexico Come hear phenomenal school orchestra performances (EIGHT from Colorado!), check-out clinics and sessions from nationally renown pedagogues, mingle with vendors and advocates of music education, and connect face-to-face with other passionate string specialists from around the country. Not to mention some incredible concerts from world-class artists. It’s truly an incredible experience! Register now! www.astastrings.org/NationalConference |
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Private Violin Studio Workshop Opportunity Our very own Private Studio Rep, Dr. Philip Ficsor, would like to offer some one-day workshops to interested private violin teachers about teaching specific violin concerti to your advanced private students. There is also potential for some Suzuki-specific workshops as well. If you would be interested in having Dr. Ficsor come to your area to give either of this type of session, please email AlisonMayes523@gmail.com. |
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Kirk Moss to Offer Workshop at Golden Music Nationally renowned string pedagogue, composer, and conductor Kirk Moss from Alfred Publishing will be offering two sessions at Golden Music in Lakewood.
Wednesday, August 8th from 2:30-5:00 PM Call Mary for more information at 404-888-6690. The event is free! |
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Member Get a Member Campaign National ASTA has asked each state chapter to invite friends and colleagues to join ASTA, with each current member reaching out to a potential member. Is this something you could do? Our membership numbers in Colorado have been in slight decline. Encourage your friends to join our wonderful organization! Here is a link to all the benefits to an ASTA membership: http://www.colo-asta.org/about-us. |
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When Are Your Events? Tell Us Does your school, district, or region have an honor orchestra or similar event? Please tell us! We would love to include these dates on our calendar, not only to advertise in our community but also to come and support you and your students! Send your location, time, and dates to AlisonMayes523@gmail.com. |
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August Member Luncheon Come hang with us for a member luncheon before your fall schedule gets too crazy! Saturday, August 18 at Noon Union, an American Bistro 3 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/0MLpHYHi7NAbqpHx2 |
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September Member Breakfast Come join us for a Labor Day weekend breakfast on the Western Slope! Saturday, September 1 at 10 AM The Egg and I 120 W Park Dr. Ste 107 Grand Junction, CO 81505 RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/JbCJJSxHGS68aaCx1 |
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National Journal Articles Do you have a great idea for an article you’d like to see printed in the National Journal? Or do you have an article you’d like to write? Send your writing and article requests to Katherine Jetter at jetter_k@fortlewis.edu. |
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Denver Young Artists Orchestra and Denver School of the Arts Honored with Prestigious American Prize The American Prize, the national nonprofit competitions in the performing arts, has honored twenty-two American orchestras nationwide for musical excellence within their divisions, for community outreach, and educational enrichment. The honorees include ensembles in professional, community, college, university, youth, and high school divisions, representing ten U.S. states.
The Denver Young Artists Orchestra (Wes Kenney, conductor) was awarded first prize in the youth orchestra division, and the Denver School of the Arts Symphony (Enrique Lasansky, music director) was awarded first prize in the public magnet school orchestra division.
Photos and short biographies of each of the winning orchestras may be found here: http://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2018/07/winning-ensembles-orchestras-2017-18.html
Additional information about the competitions may be found on the website: www.theamericanprize.org
Please join us in congratulating these phenomenal orchestras from Colorado! |
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Thank You to Our Summer Silent Auction Donors Thank you to the following businesses for supporting the silent auction at the 2018 summer conference! |
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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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