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Project Consultant needed for ASTA outreach initiative

By webmaster | Jun282007

ASTA was recently awarded a grant from NAMM to launch an outreach initiative that pairs volunteer string clinicians with community youth troops for a five-session workshop. We are looking for a Project Consultant to spearhead this program for the next year (through June 30, 2008). ASTA has announced this position on our national website but we are asking that each state publicize this opportunity to their members as well. This is a part-time, telecommuting position that will be paid a stipend of $8,000.

The link to the project description can be found on the ASTA website. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in this position, please fill out the application and submit as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is July 13 but the position will remain open until filled by a qualified candidate.

Please feel free to contact Elizabeth Bookwalter with any questions.

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Cellobration Orlando Wrap-Up

By webmaster | Apr12007

The first annual Cellobration Orlando was a huge success! Close to 50 participants gathered for the day-long workshop at Liberty Middle School on March 31st. Prior to the workshop, 30 people attended the cello masterclass held the Friday evening before. Eight talented cellists from the area performed for the guest clinician, Professor Greg Sauer from Florida State University.

Greg Sauer

Greg Sauer

On Saturday, three orchestras of celli gathered and rehearsed all day. The beginning, intermediate and advanced groups worked hard to prepare the concert at 5pm. Throughout the day, cellists enjoyed making music, meeting with vendors and trying instruments, raffle prizes, and plenty of social time. During lunchtime, Professor Sauer gave a cello recital which was greatly enjoyed by all.

Plans are already in the works for a bigger and better Cellobration Orlando next year. Hope to see you there!

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FLASTA at the National Conference

By webmaster | Mar202007

The national ASTA conference in Detroit was excellent! It just keeps getting better every year!

FLASTA would like to thank the following FLASTA members for their attendance: Michael Allen, John Cavanaugh, Ellen Cavanaugh, Barbara Cripe, Jyoti Deo, David Eccles, Richard Fleischman, Brett Gardner, Dilek Gokturk, Jeanne Halberg, Tricia Hardy, Jean Hart, Charles Laux, Marta Melville, John Parris, Johanne Perron, Vicki Richards, Vans Evers, Cheryl Vega, Ellen Ways, Beth Yue.

Tricia Hardy meets Midori at the 2007 National Conference

Tricia Hardy meets Midori at the 2007 National Conference

The following FLASTA members presented sessions at the conference: Dilek Gokturk, Tricia Hardy, Charles Laux.

In addition, Michael Allen served as a judge for the National Orchestra Festival. Brett Gardner, guitar student of John Parris, represented our state by performing as a national finalist in the solo competition.

More conference information will be available in the next FLASTA newsletter.

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Scottish Fiddle Workshop

By webmaster | Mar62007

Sunday, March 18, 2007, 1:30 – 5:30 pm


Presented by Melinda H. Crawford,
2003 U.S. National Scottish Fiddling Champion
www.melindacrawford.com

Melinda Crawford

Melinda Crawford

A self-taught Scottish fiddler since the age of eleven, Melinda Crawford has won numerous awards for her solo playing and her compositions at national competitions as well as from various regional highland games and festivals in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington state. She has achieved fiddling titles including Allegheny Mountain Fiddling Champion and Potomac Valley Fiddling Champion several times as well as the 2003 U.S. National Scottish Fiddling Champion. Today, despite her currently busy life as a doctoral student in music education at The Ohio State University, Melinda is an active Scottish fiddling performer, instructor, clinician, and Scottish F.I.R.E. judge. She is also the music director of the new Scioto Scottish Fiddle Club based in Columbus, Ohio. Her debut solo album, The Wandering Suitcase of Stirling, was released in last year to rave reviews. She has recently performed in Scotland, in Austria, and on the soundtrack of the Discovery Channel’s two-hour special, “Seven Wonders of the Wild West.”

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UNF Solo Competition deadline approaching!

By webmaster | Feb122007

2007 University of North Florida String Competition

March 10, 2007

A Solo String Competition for High School and Middle School Students

  • $1,000 in awards
  • Grand Concert of Finalists (March 10, 7pm, Recital Hall, UNF)
  • 1st prize winner performs on the 2007 – 2008 Department of Music Concert Series
  • Performing opportunities, feedback, recognition and experience

Eligibility: Open to high school and middle school players of violin, viola, cello, bass, harp.

Repertoire Requirements: One movement of solo Bach and one movement of a concerto or a concert piece.

Purpose: To give outstanding high school and middle school string players the opportunity to perform in order to assist in their artistic development, as well as to promote awareness of the string program at UNF.

Applications available on the UNF website.

Application deadline is February 26, 2007.

Adjudicators:

  • Dr. Simon Shiao, String Professor, University of North Florida (FLASTA Member Sponsor)
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