[MASTA] MMC 2024 a Great Success

[Jed Fritzemeier]

Better late than never....

Congratulations to Dan Scott, Chairman of the MMC Executive Committee, Jim
Van Eizenga, MMC Coordinator, and Amy Marr, MMC Committee member for a
terrific Conference!!! It is a ton of work and time. Well done!!

ASTA and MMC are vital to bringing positive motivation and inspiration to
our jobs, and this conference was filled with both.

MMC Highlights:

   - Headliner Dr. David Pope of Baldwin Wallace University provided great
   insight, instruction in a terrific, positive package. David's wealth of
   knowledge surrounded by a great sense of humor was wonderful to experience.
   - Conductor Octavio Mas-Arocas and the Teacher Orchestra is always
   amazing. The concert was wonderful and Maestro Octavio's conducting
   insights inspiring.
   - Amy Marr's 1st ever MMC Folk Music Jam Session after the teacher
   orchestra concert was a blast - a new innovation to the amazing MMC
   offerings. Be lo!!
   - All of the ASTA member MMC presenters - we are in a great state!
   Congrats all!!
   - Upton Middle School Orchestra, St. Joseph, Rachel Cabanilla-Sinnett,
   Directors
   - Smith Middle School Advanced Orchestra, Troy,  Claire Murphy and Laura
   Xydas, Directors
   -

Michigan Chapter President,
American String Teachers Association
*"So long as the human spirit thrives on this planet, music in some living
form will accompany and sustain it and give it expressive meaning." Aaron
Copland*
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