[MASTA] 2014 Michigan Music Conference - Suzuki Pre-Conference

[Caitlin Mihalko]

Dear MASTA Members,

This is a reminder that online registration for the 2014 Michigan Music
Conference closes tomorrow, Friday January 10th. We have another great
conference planned with a wide variety of sessions available for string
teachers. At the bottom of this email is a listing of the string sessions
and their presenters.

There are a few spots still available for the Every Child Can Suzuki
pre-conference workshop on Thursday, January 16th. The Every Child Can
workshop is the first step in seeking Suzuki training and is being run by
Wendy Azrak. It is a great workshop for those wishing to learn more about
this teaching method from a very successful teacher.

For those of you interested in helping the organization, we are in need of
a few volunteers to work at the MASTA booth during the conference. Follow
this link
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiEXEVmBw-fWdFprZVJ4SkJlU1U0V041cnB6NlYzeWc&usp=sharingto
sign up for a time.

We are very excited for our MASTA Headliner for 2014, Dr. Gail Barnes. Dr.
Barnes is Professor of Music Education and Director of the USC String
Project<http://www.sc.edu/music/community/community_music_school/string_project/index.php>
at
the University of South Carolina. She edited *Applying Research to String
Teaching and Playing *for *American String Teachers Association* and has
developed an *Online Community for String and Orchestra Teachers, *presenting
best practices in string and orchestra teaching through video in an online
forum. She is also the administrator for a Facebook group for over 2600
orchestra teachers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrchestraTeachers/.
She has eighteen years experience as a school music educator and, in her
current position, has prepared over 70 teachers for the profession. We are
looking forward to the four sessions that she will be presenting at the
conference. Listed below are the sessions she will be presenting, each with
a brief description.


*1. Priorities in the String and Orchestra Classroom: Posture, Pulse, Pitch
and Persistence!*

Description: There are so many issues to address in a string classroom, it
can be helpful prioritize. Video examples of children in the University of
South Carolina String Project will be incorporated as well as an
introduction to *Measures of Success®, *a new method series published by
The FJH Music Company, Inc.

*2. Strings Around the World*

Description: Students from throughout the world enjoy learning stringed
instruments. We will see video of various examples, including programs from
Brazil, Italy and South Africa.

*3. Musical Motivation in the Orchestra Classroom*

Description: the best way to motivate students is with the music they
learn. We will discuss the attributes of the most popular pieces for school
orchestra and also learn assessment strategies that can motivate stringed
instruments students to take ownership of their musical learning.

*4.* *Web-based Technologies for the Busy Music Teacher*

Description: Rapidly changing technology can be an asset to the busy music
teacher if she/he has time to incorporate into the daily routine. We will
discuss the potential for social media in forming communities for teacher
interaction and development.


For 2014 we will have a change in format for the luncheon. We encourage
members to please register in advance for the luncheon so that accurate
numbers may be provided in advance for food preparation. We anticipate
these changes to make the luncheon more streamlined and valuable to members
in attendance.


We look forward to a strong turn-out of MASTA members at the 2014 Michigan
Music Conference!

Your MASTA Michigan Music Conference Planning Team,

Lynn Brosnan & Caitlin Mihalko
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