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<p>Dear MASTA members,</p>
<p>Happy fall!</p>
<p>ASTA has put together a one-stop page on the national website
with resources for string teachers, including new content for the
2021 school year:<br>
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<p>Fall 2021 Suggested Mitigation Strategies in the Strings
Classroom and Studio<br>
<br>
Using Stimulus Funds to Build String Programs<br>
<br>
Updated planning guide: Studio Instruction During COVID-19</p>
<p>and lots of other stuff! <br>
</p>
<p>Go here:</p>
<p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.astastrings.org/Web/Resources/Back_to_School_Resources.aspx">https://www.astastrings.org/Web/Resources/Back_to_School_Resources.aspx</a></p>
<p>Also, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 5:00-6:00 pm EDT
there will be a free webinar on<br>
Mental Health and String Education: Identifying Key Concerns in
the ASTA Community</p>
<p>Go here to register:</p>
<p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.astastrings.org/Web/Community/ASTA_eLearning.aspx">https://www.astastrings.org/Web/Community/ASTA_eLearning.aspx</a></p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Michael<br>
</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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