Please welcome a new Michigan HS Student Chapter of ASTA! They are a great example of the win-win that happens to the participants AND the program when students get involved with ASTA!
Officers:
- Faculty Advisory / Treasurer: Mr. Joe Harmsen
- President: Ben Campbell
- Vice President: Kyra Magnuson
- Secretary: Zoe Spencer
Activities:
- “String Buddies” after-school private lesson program: Older high school students are paired up with a String Buddy to work in a private lesson setting at the school once a week for half an hour
- “MoBuddies”: Four students are concurrently signed up for both their regular high school orchestra class, as well as a 6th grade or junior high orchestra class to help out with sectionals, in-class private lessons, and more
- Volunteering to help with fundraisers
- Helping with regular organizing of the orchestra library
- Making photocopies as needed
- Refilling the instrument room humidifiers with water daily
- Helping 6th grade & junior high orchestra students tune their instruments before concerts and taking attendance
- “Giving Bach”, Holiday Strings, and other community performances at nursing homes, local stores, elementary schools, and more
