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<p>Dear MASTA members,<br>
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<p>Each December we send out a Resource Guide to members with
information about our upcoming events, as well as a look back at
the previous year. Here is a link to the 2022 MASTA Resource
Guide:</p>
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<p>I would like to thank this year's MASTA sponsors:</p>
<p>Platinum: Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp<br>
Gold: Meyer Music, Baroque Violin Shop<br>
Silver: A&G Central Music</p>
<p>I would also like to thank Joe Harmsen for all of his great work
as our Advertising and Sponsorship coordinator! <br>
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<p>We are hopeful and optimistic that 2022 will be the year we are
able to return to holding our events in person. The Resource Guide
contains detailed information about all of these upcoming events:<br>
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<p>The Michigan Music Conference Jan. 27-29 in Grand Rapids. <br>
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The MASTA Chamber Music Festival on March 7 at WMU. <br>
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The ASTA National Conference, March 16-9 in Atlanta, followed by a
virtual conference March 23-27. <br>
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The MASTA String Camps in June at the Howell Nature Center:
Session 1 - June 17-19, Session 2 - June 20 - 24, and Session 3 -
June 26 - July 2. <br>
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The MASTA Solo Competition at Hillsdale College in Fall 2022. <br>
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<p>Special thanks to Jim Van Eizenga, Mary Kothman, Caitlin Mihalko,
Melissa Knecht for planning and coordinating these MASTA events,
and to all the other incredible board members and project
directors. MASTA is truly fortunate to have such a dedicated group
of people willing to serve the organization. <br>
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<p>The guide also has information about the nominees for Teacher of
the Year and Executive Board elections. Dan Scott sent out a link
to the ballot earlier today. Please cast your votes by January 17!
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<p>Thank you for all you do for string education in Michigan! I wish
you all a relaxing, safe and festive holiday season! <br>
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Musically yours,<br>
Michael<br>
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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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