ASTA National Conference
February 25-28, 2026 | San Francisco, California
An Interview with E. Daniel Long
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.
Suzuki “Every Child Can!” Class at MMC
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
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
UP Chamber Music Festival
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
Michigan Youth Arts
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;
Studio Teacher of the Year Recognition
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
Bass Bash
The 6th annual Bass Bash at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Bass Bash is a clinic for beginning, intermediate and advanced classical and jazz bass students in grades 6-12 and their teachers. Students will play in small ensembles, have a technique class,
MSBOA String Orchestra Fall Music Reading Session
Come join us for our annual reading session of BRAND NEW string orchestra literature. We’ll play through over 70 new titles of music, from beginning string orchestra rep through advanced. Bring your primary or secondary instruments and enjoy making music and networking/socializing with your fellow string teachers. Get feedback and advice on programming too. This event is