[Members] ASTA Spring '08 eNEWs
Dan & Diane Scott
musicians at astamichigan.org
Thu Apr 24 01:28:00 UTC 2008
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> American String Teachers Association
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> ASTA eNEWS Spring 2008
> In This Issue
> Big Publications Sale
> New Children's Book
> 2008 National Conference
> Call for Showcase Articles
> Post Available Positions
> Student Membership Rates
> Student Award Certificates
> Gift for College Grads
> Membership Dues
> Chapter Rebate Structure
> New Membership Rate
> Merle J. Isaac Winners
> 2008 National Orchestra Festival
> Special Project Grants
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> ASSOCIATION & CHAPTER NEWS
> Need an ASTA Publication? Buy Now and Get 20 Percent Off!
>
> For a limited time only, until May 15, all ASTA publications and
> products are on sale at 20 percent off. Go to the bookstore link at
> www.astaweb.com to view all publications. Please note that the
> prices listed reflect the 20 percent discount. To add even more
> value to this offer, a special "combo pak" of the popular Ultimate
> Strings, Vol. 1: Alternative Styles and Ultimate Strings Vol. 2:
> Classical Virtuosity can be purchased for just $5 when you spend
> $25 or more. (These cds normally sell for $9.95 each.) What a DEAL!
> ASTA's Buzzin' About Its Newest Book, Honey Bee's Song
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> Honey Bee's Song, written by Cynthia Swiss and colorfully
> illustrated by Judy Leyshon, is a children's story about a little
> girl named Karen who busily practices her violin in a lovely garden
> filled with lavender bushes, butterflies, and bees. Of course, one
> of the bees is special and becomes her friend. She composes a piece
> of music for all of her new bee "friends" called "Honey Bee's
> Song." Read how music in the garden was a perfect expression of joy
> and friendship for Karen and the bees. According to Swiss, "I want
> this book to be an inspiration to all young musicians." Order this
> book online at www.astaweb.com for just $8. (This includes the 20
> percent discount.)
> ASTA Thanks Sponsors for Success of National Conference
>
> The four-day 2008 ASTA National Conference in Albuquerque, New
> Mexico was a great success. Held, for the most part, at Albuquerque
> Convention Center, the conference featured nearly 200 informative
> sessions and showcases, a strings-only product exhibit hall, the
> National Orchestra Festival, the National High School Honors
> Orchestra, a variety of outstanding performances, and much more!
> See our special conference highlights section in the May issue of
> American String Teacher.
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> Thanks to all who attended. Special thanks go to our conference
> sponsors, who played a huge role in the success of the event.
> Please see the upcoming May issue of AST for a complete list of
> sponsors.
> Call For Showcase
>
> Would you like to have exclusive placement of your company's new
> products, services, or information "showcased" in American String
> Teacher (AST) and on our website? If the answer is "yes" please
> send all releases, not more than 300 words, to
> maryjane at astaweb.com. This extraordinary benefit is offered to
> String Industry Council members only. Don't let this opportunity
> pass you by to advertise for FREE to a targeted audience of nearly
> 11,500 potential buyers. Space is limited.
> Fill That Position by Posting It on ASTA's Website
>
> An economical and highly visible way to fill that position at your
> company, studio, or school is by posting it on ASTA's "Job Posting"
> section of our website. For only $75 and an unlimited text
> description available, you can advertise your available position
> for 60 days! Click here to take advantage of this fabulous deal.
> ASTA Offers New Membership Rate for Students
>
> The ASTA Board of Directors passed a motion to lower student dues
> to $30 from $44, effective July 1, 2008. The new rate reflects an
> online version of the American String Teacher (AST) journal versus
> a hard copy. According to students at the conference, an online
> version is preferred. Students and all members will be able to
> access this online version of AST behind the "Members Only" area of
> our website at www.astaweb.com for the August AST.
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> End-of-Year Student Award Certificates Available
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> The end of the school year is the perfect time to recognize your
> students, and ASTA has created a line of award certificates for
> that purpose. The certificates are printed on high-quality
> parchment index paper and are suitable for framing. With the
> presentation of these attractive and affordable awards, your
> students' achievements are formally recognized by ASTA.
> Certificates are available in five categories, including Most
> Improved and Student Leadership, and are offered in packs of 25 for
> the member price of $12.95 ($14.95 nonmember). Two combination
> packs are also available. To order, visit the bookstore at
> www.astaweb.com.
> ASTA Memberships Make Great Gifts for College Graduates
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> With graduation right around the corner, why not give the gift that
> keeps on giving? Continue your student's growth with a gift
> membership to ASTA. For information about the different types of
> memberships available and the many benefits enjoyed by ASTA
> members, visit
> www.astaweb.com.
> Membership Dues to Mirror Annual Rate of Inflation
>
> The national ASTA Board of Directors passed a motion in 2006 to
> raise membership dues annually by at least the rate of inflation in
> order to remain financially sound. In accordance, as July 1 begins
> our new fiscal year, the rates will increase to the following
> amounts, which reflect the 2.8 percent rate of inflation.
>
> Professional: $99
> Senior: $70
> Dual: $138
> High School Chapter: $66
> Library Subscription: $82
> Library Subscription (Ad Agency): $74
> Institutional: $301
> String Industry Council: $176, $246, $339
> New Chapter Rebate Structure
>
> Earlier this year, the national ASTA Board of Directors passed a
> motion to increase the rebate from a nominal figure (note to
> myself, ask Jody) to a percentage basis. Starting July 1, 20
> percent of individual membership dues will go directly to your
> state chapter. This will ensure that as dues increase due to
> inflation each year, the state chapter's refund grows as well.
> ASTA Announces Special Membership Rate for Graduating Students
> ASTA is pleased to announce a new membership initiative for
> graduating seniors. We will be offering a discounted professional
> membership rate of $75 for first year teachers. This is a savings
> of more than 20 percent off the regular professional membership
> price! This transitional membership rate will also allow first year
> teachers to register at the 2009 ASTA National Conference at the
> discounted student rate.
>
> To qualify, students must be a current ASTA student member that
> will graduate in 2008 (spring, summer or fall semesters). Students
> must join between April 1 and June 30, 2008 by using the ASTA
> Transitional Membership Form.
>
> The national office will mail forms offering this special rate to
> qualifying students. Please send complete contact information of
> your graduating students (name, ASTA ID#, address and email
> address) to kari at astaweb.com. Please be sure to pass this email on
> to any other graduating students who could benefit from this discount.
> EVENTS & COMPETITIONS
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> ASTA Announces Winners of the 2008 Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest
>
> ASTA is proud to announce the winners for the 2008 Merle J. Isaac
> Composition Contest. The winner in the Junior Division is Kevin
> Hartnett of Lee Summit, Missouri for "Indignation." In the Senior
> Division, the winner is Susan Day of Littleton, Colorado for
> "Shores of Ireland." ASTA thanks Robert McCashin, chairman of the
> committee, from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia
> for all his time and effort to ensure the success of this contest.
>
> Note: The Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest deadline is January
> 15. Additionally, please remember that the Senior Division is open
> to both full and string orchestra. The Junior Division remains
> string orchestra. Initiated in 1959, this contest is held annually
> to encourage the composition, publication, and performance of
> quality music for school orchestra programs. Please check the ASTA
> website for complete contest details at http://www.astaweb.com/
> competitions/MerleIsaac.htm.
>
> Kudos to the 2008 National Orchestra Festival
>
> Congratulations to all the talented young musicians who
> participated in the 2008 National Orchestra Festival at the ASTA
> national conference. Thank you to adjudicators John Clinton,
> Kathleen Horvath, and Ray Ostwald. And, thanks to clinicians Bob
> Phillips and James Kjelland, and the many elective master class
> clinicians.
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> Final Results
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> Middle School String Orchestra
> 1. Las Flores Middle School String Ensemble, Las Flores,
> California--Steve Benefield, conductor
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> High School String Orchestra
> 1. Virtuoso Program Orchestra da Camera,
> San Anselmo, California--George Thomson, conductor
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> 2. Punahou Symphony Orchestra Strings, Honolulu, Hawaii--Craig
> Young and Jonas Carlson, conductors
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> 3. Iowa City West High School Symphony String Orchestra, Iowa
> City, Iowa--Wayne Thelander, conductor
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> High School Full Orchestra
> 1. Las Vegas Academy Philharmonic Orchestra, Las Vegas--Karl
> Reinartz, and Brian Downey, conductors
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> 2. Springville High School Philharmonic, Springville Utah--Sam
> Tsugawa, conductor
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> Grand Champion
> Virtuoso Program Orchestra da Camera, San Anselmo, California--
> George Thomson, conductor
> Apply for a Special Project Grant
>
> ASTA Special Project Grants are designed to provide financial
> assistance to projects planned at the state chapter level. Funding
> is available for new projects that will advance the ASTA mission
> and increase the strength, visibility, and activities of your state
> chapter. Only one project per state may be funded but states may
> submit more than one project for consideration. Grants of up to
> $850 will be awarded.
>
> The postmark deadline to apply for a Special Project Grant is June
> 1, 2008. Special Project Grants will be awarded to finance projects
> or events that are new to a state and are scheduled to take place
> between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Revised guidelines and
> application forms are available at http://www.astaweb.com/
> foundation/AwardsGrants.htm.
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> 2009 ASTA National Conference
> March 18- 21
> Atlanta, Georgia
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