NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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2014
Where Live Music Is Always Guaranteed!March 5-8, 2014
The premier strings conference for:•Addressing everyday teaching challenges•Showcasing the latest in string technologies and products•Presenting more than 200 education workshops on diverse topics
(that’s 22.5 hours of education for only $13.11 per hour)
American String Teachers Association
The Arts Are Alive in Louisville!Louisville’s dynamic and diverse arts and culture communities make the city come alive with creative energy, new ideas, and world-class talent. With intersecting cultures and traditions meeting and mingling, Louisville is a crossroads where the American South and Midwest meets the world. Come early or stay later to experience the culture. And don’t miss the city’s premier dining and entertainment district – Fourth Street Live!
Why Attend? • Multitudesofeducationalworkshopsonavarietyoftopics,masterclasses,readingsessions,juriedresearchpostersessions,best
practicepostersessions,andpre-conferenceworshops;• Amazingshowcaseperformances;• TalentedstudentscompetingintheNationalOrchestraFestival®andperformingintheNationalHighSchoolHonorsOrchestra®;• Speciallytargetedvendorsforourstrings-onlyexhibithall;and• Engagingsocialeventsdesignedforyoutonetworkwithyourpeersandcatch-upwithfriends—maybeevenmakesomenewones!
Educational WorkshopsThereareplentyofsessionsforeveryoneincludingstudents,newteachers,andseasonedprofessionals.Therearemorethan200workshops to choose with topics that include:
• MasterClassesforeveryinstrument—bass,guitar,cello,harp,violin,andviola;• Assessment;• ClassroomManagement;• Improvisation;• Practicetechniques;• Preparingforyourfirstjob;• Pedagogy;• StudioManagement;and• Technology.
The2014NationalConferencewillbeheldMarch5-8,2014attheKentuckyInternationalConventionCenterinbeautifulLouisville,Kentucky.Itistheonlyconferencethatprovidesstringteacherswitheducationalsessionstolearnandimproveskills—nomatterwhatyourlevel.Attendeeswilllearnthelatestteachingtechniquesandgainimportantinformationtobringbacktotheclassroom.Thisconferencenotonlybenefitstheattendee,butwillbenefitandbringlong-termresultstoyourschooldistrict,studio,university, and students.
S tudents Wanted for Master Classes!Are you a student looking to participate in a master class,orareyouateacherwithstudentwhowouldbeperfectasaperformerinamasterclass?StudentscanuploadarecordingoftheirplayingdirectlytoASTAforreviewbyalisteningcommittee.SubmissionswillbeacceptedthroughNovember2013.VisitASTA’swebsiteconferencesectionfortechnicalrequirementsand to upload your audition recording.
Collegiate Level Classes Violin:PaulKantor,RiceUniversity (sponsored by SHAR Music) Viola: Catherine Carroll, Aspen
ChamberSymphony Cello: YumiKendall,Philadelphia
Orchestra Bass: Joseph Conyers, Philadelphia
Orchestra
Pre-College Level Classes Violin: RebeccaHenry,ThePeabody
Conservatory (sponsored by SHAR Music)
Viola: Matthew Michelic, Lawrence University
Cello: MarkRudoff,TheOhioStateUniversity
Bass: VolkanOrhon,UniversityofIowa
Dual-Level Classes Chamber Music: Sharan Leventhal, The
Boston Conservatory Harp: Gillian Benet Sella, Cincinnati
SymphonyOrchestra Eclectic Strings: ChristianHowes,
Creative Strings Academy and Creative Strings Workshop
(sponsored by Electric Violin Shop) Guitar: StephenMattingly,Universityof
Louisville
CheckouttheASTAItineraryBuildertohelpyousearchforworkshopsbytopic,presenter,andpresentationtime.Onceyouhavedecidedonsomeofyourfavoriteworkshops,youcanorganizeandprintyourselectionssoyoudon’tmissasingleone.StaytunedformoreinfoaboutourMobileApptoo!On-siteplanningwillbeabreezewith this option.
Learning LabsSometimes...onehourisnotenoughtimetodelveintoaspecifictopicinameaningfulway.ASTAwillhavetwo-hourlearninglabsagainthisyeartoexpoundontopicalmaterial.
• CelloBootcamp101and201• GettingtheMostfromYourViolinsandViolasintheSchoolOrchestra:
DiagnosingCommonPlayingProblems,SolvingThem,andHelpingStudentsLearnHowtoLead
• WhatDoIDoAboutMyStudents’PhysicalComplaints?AsktheBodyMappingExperts
• Rhapsody:AWorkshoponBluesandFolk
Implementing String Curriculum in Your ClassroomFromtheveryfirstlessontotheuniversitylevel,theseworkshopswillarmyouwiththetoolsyouneedtosuccessfullyimplementtheASTA National String Curriculum into your daily teaching repertoire.
• HowtoUsetheASTA CurriculumasanAssessmentTool• The ASTA CurriculumandTeacherPreparation:TheFarReachingEffectsof
BringingaDocumenttoLife• The Missing Piece: Integrating Creativity in Group and Individual Lessons• The ASTA CurriculumandtheElementaryStringsTeacher
AlfredMusicPublishingAmericanViolaSocietyAVStringsBärenreiterBaroqueViolinShopBlue Arch MusicCarl Fischer MusicCelloLoftCentury Strings Inc. C. F. Peters CorporationChristianHowesCreativeStrings
AcademyClaireGivensViolinsClemensViolins,Violas,VioloncellosCodaBow Inernational Connolly Music CompanyD’Addario & Co., Inc. Darol Anger & Mike MarshallEastmanStringsElectricViolinShopFJHMusicFoundationforAdvancementofString
EducationFrederickHarrisMusicFrisch&DenigCustom-fitted
ChinrestsGIAPublicationsG.EdwardLutherieG. Schirmer, Inc. Guitars in SchoolsHalLeonardCorporationHarmoniousDesignsG.HenleUSAHighland/EtlingJ.W. Pepper & SonKnillingStringInstrumentsLongIslandViolinShopLuck’sMusicLibraryLudwigMasters Music Make Music Inc. MapleLeafStringsMerz-HuberCompanyMusic & Arts MusicCelebrationsInternationalNeilAKjosMusicCompanyO’ConnorMethodOrchestraTriageInc.ThePotterViolinCompanyPrivate Music Studio GuidesReynardBurnsPublishingInc.RSBerkeleyMusicalInstrumentsSaga Musical InstrumentsSHARMusicSouthwest StringsStamell StringsStanton’s Sheet MusicStringsFun&EasyTheStringHouseSuper-Sensitive Musical StringTempoPressThings4StringsViolinJazzPublicationsWingert-JonesPublicationsWoodViolinsYamahaCorporationofAmericaYesterday Service Sheet Music
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ThePotterViolinCompanySHARMusicYamahaCorporationofAmerica
GoldCodaBow InternationalMerz-HuberCompany
SilverAlfredMusicPublishingCo.ClemensViolins,Violas,VioloncellosConnolly & Co.D’Addario & Co.
BronzeCarl Fischer MusicClaireGivensViolinsElectricViolinShopKayLogan
Opening Ceremony (sponsored by Alfred Publishing Co.)
Joinusat8a.m.onThursday,March6toofficiallykickofftheconference.ThisyearwearehonoredtohavetwoinfluentialpeopleandlongtimeASTAmembers,DorisGazdaandRobertCulver,sharethekeynoteaddress.TheChelseaHouseOrchestrafromMichigan,underthedirectionofJedFritzemeier,willalsoperformforus.
Evening Performances Order tickets today!Thursday, 8:00
Virtuosos of Double BassJoinusforasensationaleveningfeaturingJosephConyers,DaXunZhang,VolkanOrhon,andaspecialappearancebyYumiKendallattheKentuckyCenterforthePerformingArts.Biosoftheartistscanbefoundatwww.astaweb.com.
Joseph Conyers
DaXun Zhang
Volkan Orhon
Keep the Basses Loaded— A group of reflections from Doris’ lifetime of teaching and writing music.
The Dilemma Facing Our Profession—Some Answers From
My Point of View
Saturday, 8:00
American Roots and BranchesJoinusforthisincredibleeveningwithBerkleeWorldStringsfromBerkleeCollegeofMusic,directedbyEugeneFriesen;featuredsoloartistsDarolAnger;PaulKowertandmore,plusTheHighlandHillsMiddleSchoolOrchestrafromGeorgetown,IndianadirectedbyDougElmore.ThislivelyeveningwillbeheldintheBallroomattheConvention Center.
Darol Anger
Doris Gazda Robert Culver
Friday, 8:00
National High School Honors Orchestra (Sponsored by The Potter Violin Company)Conferenceattendees,parents,andgeneralpublicareinvitedtoattendtheNHSHOconcertattheKentuckyCenterforthePerformingArts.Withtalentthatwillastoundyou,studentswillperformSymphonyNo.5inDminor,op.47writtenbyDmitriShostakovich.
Maestro Gary Lewis
olunteer to Be a National Conference Session PresiderDo you need some extra visibility at our National Conference for your school administrator? Then volunteer to preside at a session or two this March. As a presider, you will introduce a
session, sign attendees’ professional development forms, and complete
a short session evaluation. If you sign up before January 7, you will be listed in the official conference program book. For additional information, email [email protected].
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Juried Research Poster SessionResearchconductedbyleadingpedagogueswillbeondisplay,andtheauthorswillbeavailabletodiscusstheirresearchandaddressquestions.
NEW This Year: Best Practices Poster SessionOnSaturdayintheexhibithall,therewillbepostersondisplaythatshowcasebestpractices.Posterauthorswillbeavailabletoexchangetheirideasandfindingswithattendees.Don’tmissthechancetoseewhatyourcolleagueshavediscovered.
Mingle with Members EventsYouwilldiscoverwhytheASTAconferenceisknownforits“familyreunion”feeling.Itisthegreatestplacetoreunitewithfriendsandmeetnewones.
First Time Attendee WelcomeThisisamustattendeventifyouarenewtotheASTAconference!LearnabouttheASTAconferenceandfindcolleaguestonetworkwithandattendsessions.
Town Hall GatheringJoinusonWednesdayat7p.m.forourTownHall.MemberswillbeabletodiscoverwhatASTAhasbeenfocusingonandwhereweareheaded.PresidentBobPhillipswilllead the discussion, and you will also have the opportunity to voice your opinion and give comments, too.
Dessert SocialImmediatelyfollowingtheTownHall,joinusforyummydessertwithfunsurprisesandprizes!Youcanconnectwitholdfriendsandmakenewones!Thisreceptionisalwaysalotoffun;youdon’twanttomissit.
Exhibit Hall FavoritesWhetherit’sthegrandopeningofthehall,coffeebreaksbetweenworkshops,eveningreceptions,dessertsampling,orjusttakingastrollthroughtheexhibits,thisisawonderfulopportunitytoconnectwithfriends.TheopeningoftheExhibitHallwillfeaturetheBelmontJazzStringQuartetunderthedirectionofTracySilvermanandaspecialLouisvillesurprise.
Silent AuctionWithsomuchtoexperienceattheconference,wewantedtomaximizeyourabilitytoviewandbidonauctionitems.Withthatinmind,theauctionwillbeheldintheexhibithall.Therewillbeabout20ormoreitemsontheblockforbidding.BiddingbeginsThursdayat5p.m.andclosesFridayat5:45p.m.Thewinningbidswillbeannouncedbefore6:30p.m.onFriday.ItemsmaybepickedupimmediatelyoronSaturdaymorningbeforenoon.VisittheASTAwebsiteforotherdetails.
Great Opportunity for New TeachersApply for the George Bornoff Memorial Scholarship Fund
ThisscholarshipissponsoredbytheFoundationfortheAdvancementofStringEducation(FASE)inconjunctionwithASTA.Threescholarshipswillbeawardedintheamountof$800thatisusedforattendingASTA’sNationalConference.Forspecificrequirementsandanapplicationform,gotoASTA’shomepage.ApplicationsaredueMonday,December3,2013.Specialconsiderationwillbegiventoapplicantswhoteachinunderservedareas.
Get excited! D’Addario & Co. cordially invites you to partake in the 2014 ASTA Welcome Bash. Join us Thursday, March 6 for a star-studded evening featuring performances, friends, sweet treats, and of course, an open bar. Stay tuned for more news, as well as info on signing up for a limited-edition VIP gift (you won’t want to miss out—promise.) See you in Louisville!
Pre-Conference Workshops Wednesday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.Don’tforgettoregisterforoneofASTA’sfocused,five-hourpre-conferenceworkshops.Youcanchoosefrom:
Game Change: Projecting the National String Project ConsortiumLetustellyouabouttheNationalStringProjectConsortium!JoinStringProjectstakeholdersfromthroughoutthecountryas we discuss and share our ideas. The NSPCisacoalitionofcollegeanduniversityfacultyandstudentsunitedbyasetofcommonobjectives,andsupportedbypublicschoolprogramsandteachers;anapproachtoateachinginternshipthathasbeenproventobeeffectiveforthoseaspiringtobestringmusiceducators;asafe,nurturingenvironmentforchildren to learn stringed instruments in a supportive program thatiscompletelyfocusedonmakingthemsuccessful.TheNSPCisleadingthewayforimprovingstring-musicteachingandlearninginthe21stCenturyandinvitesprospectiveandcurrentNSPCdirectors,masterteachers,teachingassistants,studentsandaffiliatestothefirst-everNSPCpre-conference.
Implementing ASTACAPHaveyoueveraskedyourselfthefollowingquestions?“WhydoIneedtochangewhatI’vebeendoingalltheseyears?WhatisASTACAPandhowcanitbenefitmystudents’progress?”Inthissession,wewillanswerthesequestionsandmanymore—aswellasdispelmythsabouttheASTACAPprogram(i.e.,whetherASTACAPisastudentcompetitionoriftheteacherisjudged).Theafternoonwillbefilledwithinteractivediscussions,breakoutsessions,andaside-by-sidecomparisonofthepacingandcontentoftheASTACAPsyllabusandASTA’sStringSyllabus(2009).Plus,you’lllearnhowtosetupanevaluationsiteandprepareyourstudentsforevaluation.Presenter: Laura Kobayashi The COSI Panel includes: Nancy Bargerstock (violin), Mimi Butler (viola and violin), Jacquelyn Bartlett (harp), Lynn Ledbetter (violin), Linda Jennings (cello), and Kelley Johnson (violin).
Understanding and Implementing the ASTA Curriculum: Effectiveness, Accountability, and Empowered TeachingThe panel will discuss what the great classroom teachers do andhowabetterunderstandingofcurriculumprovidesthefoundationfortheinspiredlessonstheydeliver.UsingtheASTA Curriculumasaresourceforinstructionalplanning,teachingstrategies, and student assessment, attendees will discover ways a strongcurriculumcanenhancestheirbestpractice.Wewillalsolookatwaysthatacurriculumcanbeusedtodocumentgreatteaching in evaluation processes with administrators. Attendees alsowillhaveopportunitiestoshare.Whatcanyoubringtothiscurriculum?It’snotthemethodbookorthecurriculumthatmakes learning happen. It is the teacher, empowered with a solid foundationanddesiretoteachthatinspireschildren.Presenters: Scott Laird, North Carolina School of Science and Math; Laurie Scott, associate professor of Music and Human Learning, UT Austin; Christopher Selby, Charleston School of the Arts
Every Child Can!© (ECC) EveryChildCan!©(ECC)isanintroductiontoDr.Suzuki’sphilosophyanditsapplicationtoSuzukieducation.Forteachers,prospectiveteachers, parents, and others, this course provides a thought-provoking and inspiring in depth look attheSuzukiapproachtoteachingandlearning.Forteachers,ECCservesasthefirstcourseintheSuzukiAssociationoftheAmericas’TeacherDevelopmentProgram.InadditiontoexploringtheelementsoftheSuzukiapproachanditsfar-reaching goals, it includes an introduction to learning styles, historyofthedevelopmentofSuzukieducation,theroleofparents,theimportanceofSuzukipedagogicaltraining,andanoverviewoftheSAA’sroleinsupportingteachersandparents.Afast-paced,engagingandinspiringprogram,ECCincludesvideomaterials and SAA-developed courseware, and provides each participantwithausefulreferencemanualforlaterstudy.Clinician: Geri Tata Arnold, SAA certified teacher trainerSpecial Note: This workshop is 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with a break for lunch on your own. You must be present for entire workshop to obtain credit for completion.
Bluegrass Basics for the American String TeacherTraditionalAmericanfiddlemusichasbecomemoreandmoreprominentinthemodernstringplayer’smusicalvocabulary.Inparticular,bluegrassmusichasresonatedwithclassicallytrainedmusicians,andmanyofthemcanperformseveraltraditionalold-timeAmericanfiddletunes.However,unlikeold-timemusic,bluegrassmusicinvolvessignificantimprovisatoryelementsandblendsstylesincludingbluesandjazz.Theresultingmusichasaunique rhythmic drive and a distinct harmonic language that has causedittobecomeoneofAmerica’smostbelovedanduniquemusicalgenres.Inthisworkshop,attendeeswillbeexposedtothehistoricalunderpinningsofBluegrassandthestylistichallmarksthatmakethemusicunique.Standardtuneswillbepresentedasafoundationtodevelopaccompanimentandsolotechniques. The session will conclude with a panel discussion onthewaysinwhichBluegrasscanbeincorporatedinmusicprogramsrangingfrompublicschoolsthroughcollege.Presenter: Andy CarlsonSponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Guitar in Your School: Start it, Teach it, And Enjoy itStart a new or enhance an existing guitar program in your school. Reachmorestudentswith6-stringinstruction.Includingguitarinyourmusicdepartmentwillbringinnewstudentsandyouwillkeepyourjob.Learnresourcestodevelopyourpedagogy.Specificsegmentsinclude:“21ThingsIHaveLearnedaboutTeachingClassroomGuitar”;“TheDoSoGuitarMethod”;“Reflectionsofa1stYearGuitarTeacher”andaperformancebytheBryanStationHighSchoolGuitarEnsembleunderthedirectionofDonHicks(Lexington,KY).LedbymembersofASTA’sGuitar-in-the-SchoolsCommitteethispre-conferenceworkshopwilladdaspark to your career. All string teachers are welcome! Presenters include: Josinaldo Costa, Bill Swick, David Mills, and Dr. Stephen Mattingly.
Wednesday, March 510:00a.m.–7:00p.m. RegistrationOpen(D’Addario & Co)10:00a.m.–5:30p.m. SuzukiEveryChildCanWorkshop12:00p.m.–5:00p.m. Pre-ConferenceWorkshops6:30p.m.–7:00p.m. FirstTimeAttendeeWelcome7:00p.m.–8:00p.m. TownHall/AnnualMemberMeeting8:00p.m.–9:30p.m. DessertSocial9:30p.m.–10:30p.m. StudentChapterNetworking
Thursday, March 67:30a.m.–3:30p.m. RegistrationOpen(D’Addario & Co)8:00a.m.–9:30a.m. OpeningCeremony(Alfred Music Publishing Co.)9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. NationalOrchestraFestivalevents9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. NationalHighSchoolHonorsOrchestrarehearsals
(The Potter Violin Company)9:45a.m.–5:00p.m. EducationalSessions5:00p.m.–7:00p.m. GrandOpeningofExhibitsandReception (Merz–Huber Company)5:00p.m.–7:00p.m. SilentAuctionBiddingOpen8:00p.m.–10:00p.m. VirtuososofDoubleBassConcert
Friday, March 77:00a.m.–8:00a.m. SunriseSessions(Merz–Huber Company)7:30a.m.–3:30p.m. RegistrationOpen(D’Addario & Co)8:00a.m.–5:15p.m. EducationalSessions9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. NationalOrchestraFestival9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. NationalHighSchoolHonorsOrchestrarehearsals
(The Potter Violin Company)10:00a.m.–6:30p.m. ExhibitHallOpentoAllAttendees/SilentAuction
Bidding11:30a.m.–12:30p.m. CoffeeBreakwithExhibitors (Claire Givens Violins)5:45p.m. SilentAuctionBiddingCloses5:30p.m.–6:30p.m. AttendeeReceptioninExhibitHall8:00p.m.–10:00p.m. NationalHighSchoolHonorsOrchestraconcert
(The Potter Violin Company)
Saturday, March 87:00a.m.–8:00a.m. SunriseSessions(Merz–Huber Company)8:00a.m.–11:00a.m. RegistrationOpen(D’Addario & Co)8:00a.m.–5:00p.m. EducationalSessions10:00a.m.–3:00p.m. ExhibitHallOpentoAllAttendees10:30a.m.–11:30a.m. CoffeeBreakwithExhibitors11:15a.m.–1:15p.m. NationalOrchestraFestivalWinner’sRecital1:45p.m.–2:45p.m. DessertReceptioninExhibitHall8:00p.m.–10:00p.m. AmericanRootsandBranches—conferencegrand
finale
Thanks to our sponsors – listed in parentheses!
Conference At-a-Glance March 5-8, 2014 Here are a few of the places you can go and sites you can see in this vibrant city: The Speed Art Museum
Churchill Downs
Louisville Sluggers Museum
Belle of Louisville
Over 2,500 restaurants
For more information, visit gotolouisville.com
Louisville Sights and Sounds
Public School DivisionRatings and Comments - Middle School Orchestra
Edythe J. Hayes Middle School OrchestraSara Francis, director, Lexington, KY
Competition - Middle School OrchestraGreenspun Junior High School Orchestra
Kimberly Anderson, director, Henderson, NV
Harpool Middle School CD OrchestraCarmen Wiest, director, Argyle, TX.
Ratings and Comments - High School String Orchestra
Collins and Shelby County High School OrchestraMary McGillen, director, Shelbyville, KY
Millard West Symphony StringsPatricia Ritchie, director, Omaha, NE
Northwest High School OrchestraWhitney Moore, director, Cincinnati, OH
Competition - High School String OrchestraAtascocita High School Chamber Strings
Colin Catoe and Elyse Catoe, directors, Humble, TXClark High School Orchestra
Charles Cushinery, director, Las Vegas, NVHilliard Davidson High School Chamber Orchestra
Mark Sholl, director, Hilliard, OHLawton Chiles Chamber Orchestra
Christopher Miller, director, Tallahassee, FL
Mason High School Symphony OrchestraStephanie Jones, director, Mason, OH
SCORCH (Capital/So. Charleston High School Combined Orchestra)
Jeffrey Lipscomb, director, Charleston, WV.
Upper Arlington Symphony StringsEd Zunic, director, Upper Arlington, OH
Competition - Full Orchestra
SOA Symphony OrchestraChristopher Selby, director, North Charleston, SC
Stivers School for the Arts Philharmonic OrchestraLois Clark Ramey, director, Dayton, OH
Private School/Youth Orchestra Division
Competition - String Youth Orchestra Chaconne
Elizabeth Handman, director, Poughkeepsie, NY
VivaceJonathan Handman, director, Poughkeepsie, NY
2014 National Orchestra Festival® ASTAwillhavethefollowing17schoolandyouthorchestrasparticipatinginits2014NationalOrchestraFestival®.Whileattheconference,headovertotheKentuckyCenterforthePerformingArtsandwatchthesegroupsperform.Indoingso,you’ll:
• Supportyourstate’sorchestra(ifinvited),• Hearyourfavoritepieceplayedbyagroupotherthanyourown,• Supportafellowconductorshowcasinghisorhergroup,and• Takeabreakfromsessionsandrelaxtobeautifulmusic.
Whitney Hall
Violin
Magdiell Antequera; Faribault, MNMelissa Du; Houston, TXVictoria Epstein; Lido Beach, NYAlia Gribbon; Duluth, MNRachel Guen; Boston, MALinda Han; Phoenix, AZHiromasa Harada; Findlay, OHAmanda Hedgecock; Old Bethpage, NYBenjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira; Water Mill, NYBJ Kim; Irvine, CASharon Kim; Belmont, MANathan Ko; Weston, MAAlexander Lai; Morgantown, WVHuijeong Lee; Duluth, GAMonet Lee; Buffalo Grove, ILChristina Li; East Brunswick, NJGordon Ma; Cary, NCMaya Maudhoo; Omaha, NEZihao Mi; East Brunswick, NJJoAnn Nam; Phoenix, AZSolomon Oak; Harrington Park, NJBrent Ramos; Waipahu, HIAnne Schneller; Lenexa, KSHannah Schwalm; Croswell, MIYiju Michelle Seo; Iowa City, IAKendra Sobania; Little Falls, MNAnthony Su; Town and Country, MOStephen Tang; Virginia Beach, VAKotaro Tsutsumi; Irvine, CAEileen Wang; Irvine, CAAnna Wolle; Cedar Rapids, IABrendan Wu; Edison, NJJasmie Xi; Chandler, AZEric Xiong; Lexington, KYJessica Yu; East Brunswick, NJ
Viola
Joseph Burke; Kendall Park, NJClara Gainer; Austin, TXVishnu Gottiparthy; Cary, NCGina Han; Phoenix, AZKathryn Hilger; Lee’s Summit, MOIrene Kim; Diamond Bar, CAPeter Min; Irvine, CAHao-Yuan Pai; Lexington, MANicholas Pelletier; Duluth, GA
Sarah Smith; Whitefield, MEJessye Thacker; Orange Park, FLRaiden Thaler; Tallahassee, FLAlbert Tung; Irvine, CAGiovanni Venezia; Las Vegas, NV
Cello
Danielle Chung; Madison, NJJoshua Hart; St. Peters, MOBenjamin Koch; Fort Collins, CORachel Koh; Redlands, CARobyn Neidhold; Reno, NVTimothy Oak; Harrington Park, NJErica Ogihara; Miami, FLGrant Riew; Saint Louis, MODavid Ryu; Harrington Park, NJJuyeon Ryu; Chesterfield, MOSashank Sakamuri; Mount Pleasant, SCThomas Seo; Irvine, CASangmin Song; Irvine, CAJeeho Sung; Phoenix, AZ Double Bass
Nils Aardahl; Bismark, NDDaniel Bird; Manchester, MOSterling Boyd; Powder Springs, GADan Ekberg; Gilbert, AZChristopher Janidlo; Cincinnati, OHFox Meyers; Gilbert, AZParis Meyers; Gilbert, AZRyan Wahidi; Creve Coeur, MOJoshua Zimpfer; Mesa, AZ
Flute
Bomi Johnson; Phoenix, AZSarah Ohanian; Santa Monica, CA
Oboe
Grace Cheung; Boyds, MDBobby Nunes; Mesa, AZ
Clarinet
Hope Aubrey; Sandown, NHChanhyun Park; Belmont, MA
Bassoon
Clara Babbott-Ward; Weston, MASamantha Woog; Rochester, MN
Contra Bassoon
TBA
French Horn
Josh Maccoby; Santa Monica, CA Victoria Metcalfe; Jacksonville, ALMolly Siegel; Middletown, NY
Trumpet
Chris Armstrong; Malibu, CACorey Butts; Ashville, ALDarrell Lumbres; Exeter, CA
Trombone
Liam Glendening; Redlands, CACollin Logsdon; Chandler, AZJack Stone; Belmont, MA Tuba
TBA
Percussion
Allen Horine; Wayland, MAPete Nichols; Nitro, WVElliot Russo; Gadsden, ALEvan Teng; San Ramon, CA
Timpani
Nick Wyville; Anniston, AL
Harp
Clara Warford; Nashville, TN
Piano
Kevin Huang; Irvine, CA
TheNationalHighSchoolHonorsOrchestra(NHSHO)isaperforminggroupofcompetitivelyselectedhighschoolmusicianswhoassemblebienniallytoperformattheASTANationalConference.TheupcomingselectionofmusicianswillperformunderthedirectionofMaestroGaryLewis.ASTAhasinvitedthestudentsbelowtoparticipateinLouisville.
National High School Honors Orchestra®
Maestro Gary Lewis
Hotel and Travel InformationWhere is Louisville?Thiscityisintheheartofitall!LocatedalongtheOhioRiverontheKentucky-Indianaborder,itsunique location and geography has made Louisville a cosmopolitanhuboftransportation,commerce,andculturalexchangeforcenturies.
How can I get there?Byplane,train,orautomobile!Threemajorinterstates,I-65,I-71,andI-64,intersectinLouisvilleandtheLouisvilleInternationalAirportoffers100dailydepartureswithsomeofthelowestairfaresintheregionincludingmajorcarrierssuchasAmericanAirlines,Delta,Southwest,United,USAirways,andmore.Downtownisonly10milesaway.Formoreinformationvisit www.flylouisville.com.
How far is it?Closerthanyouthink!LouisvilleisoneofthemostaccessiblecitiesinAmericaandiswithinaday’sdriveofmorethanhalfthenation’spopulation.Centrallylocatedandwellconnectedtopointsnorth,south,east,andwest,you’llbesurprisedhowquicklyyou’llfindyourwaytoLouisville.
Where to Stay?Louisville Marriott Downtown
280WestJeffersonLouisville,Kentucky
Phone:502-627-50451-877-901-6632Roomrate:Single/Double:$145Triple/Quad:$160
OR Hyatt Regency Louisville311SouthFourthStreetLouisville,KY40202
Reservationnumber:1-888-421-1442Roomrate:Single/Double:$145Triple/Quad:$155
Hotelroomratesaresubjecttoapplicabletostateandlocaltaxesineffectatthetimeofcheck-in.Youcanalsomakeyourreservationsonline.YouwillfindthelinkontheASTAwebsiteunderconference.
Register Today!RegisterbeforeDecember18togetthebestratesandbeenteredintoadrawingtowinaJouleBowfromCodaBow International!
• OutstandingValue—All strings under one roof will save you time and money! Nottomentionallthegreatcontactsmayhelpyouexpandyourprofessionalnetworkandpossiblyearnmoremoney.
• Ifyouregisterfortheearly-birdrate,youareessentiallyreceiving22.5 hours of educational sessions for just $13.11 an hour. Whereelsecanyoucomeanywhereclosetothat?
• Havingallofthevendors in one location, saving hours of researchingandcontactingthemforindividualappointmentsforyourneedsisvaluedatapproximately$1,500.
UsetheregistrationformonthenextpageandjoinusinLouisville.Thethree-dayrenownedeventowesitsreputationandsuccesstothequalityandquantityofdiverseeducationalworkshops,therelevanceofexhibitsthatshowcasethelatestinstringproductsandtechnologies,theopportunitytohearleadingexpertsandpedagoguesspeakingonavarietyofeverydayteachingchallenges,theabilitytomingleamongmembersjustlikeyou,and,ofcourse,thechancetolistentothebestinlivestringmusic!
Conference RatesEarly Bird Registration: postmarked on or before Dec. 18
Pre-Registration: postmarked Dec. 18 – Feb. 14
On-Site Registration: postmarked after Feb. 14
ASTA Member Rates
$295 $375 $455
Nonmember Rates
$425 $495 $575
Student Member Rates
$115 $190 $255
Student Nonmember Rates
$215 $290 $365
Member One-Day Rate: $225
Nonmember One-Day Rate: $335
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REGISTRATION FORM
ASTA National ConferenceMarch 5–8, 2014
Louisville, Kentucky
Fax or email form to:ASTA
4155 Chain Bridge Rd.Fairfax, VA 22030FAX 703-279-2114
Or register online at www.astaweb.com.For questions, call 703-999-0169.
Optional Conference ActivitiesPre-Conference Workshops (Choose only one.)March 5, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. $75 – Members; $99 – Nonmembers
q Eclectic Stylesq ASTACAPq ASTA Curriculum
Evening Concertsq Virtuosos of Double Bass Thursday, March 6 $20 x ___ Qty.= $ ____q NHSHO Concert Friday, March 7 (free) Qty.= $ ____q American Roots and Branches Saturday, March 8 $20 x ___ Qty.= $ ____
Payment Informationq Check (made payable to ASTA) Check #______ Note: Registrations with funds
from outside the U.S. must be drawn on a U.S. bank.q Purchase order # ______________ (copy of purchase order must be attached;
Purchase orders must be paid by February 5 or balance collected at conference.)q VISA q MasterCard q American Express
Card # _______________________________________Exp. Date ______________________________________Cardholder Name _________________________________
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Cancellation PolicyAll cancellation requests must be received in writing by February 5, 2014. No refunds will be given on requests after this date. NO EXCEPTIONS. There is a $75 cancellation fee. Refunds will not be processed until after the conference.
Photographs of You: Registration and attendance at, or participation in the ASTA National Conference and its events and activities constitutes an agreement to ASTA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the individual’s image, likeness, or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities for promotional purposes.
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K-12 University Private Studio Performer Student String Industry
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Documentation of Professional Developmentq One-Time Enrollment Fee $25q Certificate of Professional Development (includes hours) $10
Total Registration Fees___________
Certificate of Participation*Certificate of Conference Participation $10 x __ = $ ____Name on Certificate: _____________________________________* Does not contain hours of professional development. See above for option.
Special Donation – Giving in Harmonyq Yes, I want to support and grow youth string and orchestra $50
programs. My $50 helps!
ASTA Membership (Join or Renew Now!)Join or renew your membership when registering for the conference and take the discounted member rate on registration fees. Memberships must be current prior to the conference for member rates to apply.q Professional $109q Full-Time Student $53 (copy of ID required)
q Dual $150q Senior (age 62 or over) $79
q NSPCq Suzuki (add $35 for
materials; starts at 10 a.m.)
q Guitar
Totals
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