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<p>Dear MASTA members,</p>
<p>Here is a message from Michael Alexander, Chair of the National
Orchestra Festival:</p>
<p>Dear colleagues,</p>
<p>As chair of the ASTA National Orchestra Festival and on behalf of
NOF leadership, I am very excited that we have launched the
first-ever 2021 NOF Cyberfest. The ASTA NOF leadership has spent
many hours planning and envisioning this event to be the highest
quality virtual orchestra festival that we can bring to you and
your students during this unusual school year.</p>
<p>The NOF Cyberfest will give your students the same, unparalleled
experience that you have come to expect out of the ASTA National
Orchestra Festival. It will promote and showcase your orchestra
program to a national audience, provide feedback and one-on-one
clinics from renowned orchestra adjudicators and clinicians, and
give you exclusive access to exciting virtual concerts and
educational opportunities. Added benefits this year include no
travel costs, flexible scheduling, and learning brought to your
classroom.</p>
<p>Please take a moment to visit the 2021 NOF Cyberfest website to
learn more about the opportunities available to your groups this
year at: <a href="http://www.astastrings.org/nof2021"
target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.astastrings.org/nof2021</a>.</p>
<p>Dr. Michael Alexander</p>
<p>National Orchestra Festival, chair</p>
<p>Associate Professor of Music Education</p>
<p>Baylor University</p>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">--
Dr. Michael Hopkins
Professor and Chair, Department of Music Education
University of Michigan
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
2230 Earl V. Moore Building
1100 Baits Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: (734) 763-7948</pre>
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