The MASTA String Camps provide young string students with the opportunity to have a specialized camp experience on their instrument in a relaxed, fun, and encouraging environment. While at camp students participate in orchestra, sectionals, small ensembles, as well as electives and recreation activities.
One of the greatest strengths of ASTA is the scope of its membership. We not only serve the private and public school educators but our organization services the studio teachers, professional and amateur musicians, and University and College instructors...
We want to thank the following sponsors for promoting string education in the State of Michigan.
Early Fall of 2016, young string players (ages 16-23) from Michigan and Ohio submitted online performance auditions to compete for a spot in the final round of the 2016 MASTA Solo Competition. This is our 19th year sponsoring the MASTA Solo Competition and we are inspired and encouraged by all the excellent young string players […]
MASTA annually names an outstanding string educator in the state of Michigan as the String Teacher of the Year. This award is presented to a leading string teacher who has taught in the state for at least 10 years, demonstrated quality teaching and indicated educational achievement in areas other than performance and demonstrated service to […]
Janis Peterson, current MASTA President, recently had the extreme pleasure of interviewing string teaching legend, E. Daniel Long. Dan inspires with every sentence! He has enjoyed a long and involved connection to MASTA. The interview is broken up into three parts.
An Introduction to Suzuki Education Have you wondered what Suzuki teaching is all about? Come take this 6 hour class to experience the joys of teaching in this very special way. When: January 19, 2017 9am – 4pm Where: Michigan Music Conference Grand Rapids, MI Registration Fee: $100 Facilitator: Michigan Music Conference Contact: Wendy Azrak […]
MSBOA Orchestra Events Fall Reading Session Recap and Director Development Days preview East side reading session by Burke Lokey On September 24, there were two Orchestra music Reading sessions presented by the MSBOA. The “East-Side” session was put together by Erin Little and hosted by Cathy […]
The UP Chamber Music Festival was held October 13th and was a HUGE success! There were 26 ensembles/96 students, 18 string teachers/coaches, 2 music companies and several parent volunteers working together for music-making, learning and growth. Student ensembles had three coaching sessions, a reading session, improv class, opportunities to try new instruments and on-stage performing […]
It was my absolute privilege to fill in for Richard Piippo at the 2016 Michigan Youth Arts Festival. I was treated to several performances by the winning ensemble of the MASTA Chamber Festival and got to hear a phenomenal coaching session with Lidor Ondras. Pictured here with me are: Elena Chambers, Vioin; Christopher Young, Viola; […]
MASTA’s 2016 Studio Teacher of the Year, Wendy Azrak, was honored at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival in May. She received a Touchstone Award and was recognized with other organization Teachers of the Year at a dinner and at the Gala Concert. Wendy’s eloquent remarks inspired all those in attendance and she represented the Michigan […]
