[Members] W-ASTA BIRCH BAY WORKSHOP

[Dan Scott]

     PLAN NOW TO ATTEND W-ASTA BIRCH BAY WORKSHOP
     The annual W-ASTA Birch Bay String Teachers’ Workshop will  
convene August 4-8 at Vista Middle School in Ferndale, Washington.  
This 50th annual workshop will combine some special commemorative  
features along with the traditional activities our members have come  
to expect.
     Special offerings this summer includes:

         * Guest clinicians Robert Gardner and Roupen Shakarian will  
present daily sessions on topics like integrating alternative styles,  
rehearsal techniques, conducting technique, and more
         * A "Conductors’ Master Class" will offer critiqued podium  
time for selected participants, using pre-assigned repertoire
         * The premiere of a new work for string orchestra by Richard  
Meyer, commissioned by W-ASTA and dedicated to the Birch Bay String  
Teachers’ Workshop

     PLUS:

         * Eight hours of reading new music and materials for school  
orchestras, pre-selected to represent the best in all styles and grades
         * Technique/pedagogy classes on all instruments tailored to  
meet the needs of participants
         * Opportunity to share successful techniques and ideas
         * Networking with colleagues
         * Optional social activities including the traditional  
salmon BBQ on the beach and the annual string teachers’ campfire

     Early registration is encouraged. You may download a  
registration form by visiting www.stringspecialist.com/birchbay. Some  
housing options are presented on the web page, also, along with  
information about the workshop activities. Clock hours for teachers  
(30) are available at no charge for WMEA members. University credit  
is available (3 quarter hours) and may be purchased on-site.
     This workshop is now the longest running comprehensive string  
workshop in the United States and the only one west of the  
Mississippi. We draw 60 or more participants from throughout the  
country. Active, retired and pre-service teachers are welcome.  
Although the workshop is oriented to school orchestra teachers,  
private studio teachers will find sessions of value also.
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