Info for all 2011-12 events is now posted! Check the Events page for the complete list. Important Spring and Summer Dates and Deadlines (In the sidebar, click Events then the event name to see details) Pedagogy Talk — “The Case for Chamber Music” Friday April 27, 10-noon, Schmitt Music, Roseville Presented by Tom Rosenberg. Sponsored by the Suzuki Association of Minnesota. Free! You’ve read Tom’s articles on chamber music in String Notes. Come for a free inspirational talk and discussion as he shares his thoughts and insights about the role of chamber music in a student’s musical education. Upper Midwest String and Chamber Music Conference July 22–27, College of St. Benedict Application info for students and college teaching interns now available. Summer Camps for Students & Workshops for Teachers Download the list to find something for your students and yourself Summer String Camps 2012 Teacher Workshops 2012 Schmitt Music sponsors Alfred Instrumental Innovations Workshop for Band and Orchestra Teachers June 19 & 20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Brooklyn Center, MN This workshop includes motivational keynote sessions as well as practical workshops on topics such as pedagogy, conducting, composing, arranging and advocacy by Peter Boonshaft, Bob Phillips, Robert Sheldon and Leigh Kallestad. CEU certificates provided. Separate sessions for band, orchestra and percussion. More info at http://www.schmittmusic.com/events/instrumental-innovations-workshop/ MNSOTA All-State Teachers Workshop August 9–11, Concordia College Moorhead Event details, on-line registration and payment information will be posted in late May. Students & Parents: Looking for a String Teacher? Are you looking for a studio teacher in your area? You can search a database of ASTA (American String Teachers Association) teachers/members by state and instrument. Please visit the database at the ASTA web site at www.astaweb.com and go to the link from their home page. Talent Search If you have some skills you would like to share with the organization, please complete the Talent Search Form. Member Address Changes Whenever your address, email or other contact information changes, you must inform BOTH the national ASTA office www.astaweb.com AND our MNSOTA Membership Coordinator Kathryn Buccola kathryn.buccola@gmail.com. |