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Collier County Viola Day
Monday, January 19, 2009
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Barron Collier High School
5600 Cougar Dr. Naples, FL 34109
Come spend an exciting day with guest artists Craig Mumm, Kenneth Martinson, Monica Biacchi, Pamela McConnell, John T. Posadas, Richard Sortomme, and Mary Ann Mumm.
Concert open to the public at 7:00 p.m.
Barron Collier String Orchestra featuring viola music and soloists
Tickets: Adults $5/ Students $2
For full schedule and registration form please download here.
2008 Solo String Competition Results
The FL-ASTA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Solo String Competition. The selected winners will advance to the National semi-final round with a chance to perform in the National Solo Competition during the ASTA annual conference in Atlanta , Georgia in March of 2009. The adjudicator for this competition was Dr. Hasse Borup, from the University of Utah School of Music. Dr. Borup was impressed with the exceptional high quality of all the contestants’ performances, and wished to congratulate all the contestants on their efforts. The following winners will represent Florida in the National Semi-Final Round.
Senior, Strings:
Miriam Barfield, viola - Teacher, Pamela Ryan
Junior, Strings
Matthew Allen, cello - Teacher, Greg Sauer
Ethan Perets, guitar - Teacher, John Parris
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2008 Solo Competition
Dear Florida ASTA members, parents and students:
The 2008 Florida Chapter of the ASTA Solo Competition will take place in October. The competition this year will consist of a recorded tape round only. The winning recordings will be sent to represent Florida at the National Semi-Final round.
2007 National Solo Competition finalist Brett Gardner with his teacher, John Parris, and former student Ben Pila
Selected contestants from the National Semi-Final round will compete live for awards and prizes at the final round, which will take place during the ASTA National Conference in Atlanta, GA from March 19–23, 2009. The recorded competition format is a terrific opportunity for students to work on building a refined recording archive of their playing.
Download the repertoire list, recording information, and application, and please consult the ASTA competition website should there be any questions. Please note that the October 27 deadline must be strictly enforced.
Cellobration 14!
Saturday, November 1st, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for registration and sign-in
Free Concert at 4:30 pm — Open to the Public
Featured Clinician: Scott Kluksdahl
Hosted by: Saint Andrew’s School, Claudio Jaffé, Orchestra Director
-- All ages and skill levels welcome --
Four cellists at the 2007 Cellobration
Celebrating our 14th year! An enjoyable full day of cello choir playing, a master class, clinician’s recital, and socializing. At the end of the day’s activities, we will present a concert for friends and family to enjoy. Please tell your students and colleagues that all are welcome, at any performance level, to spend this special day with fellow cellists and master teachers.
Download an application for Cellobration participation. Pre-registration fee is $30 per student and must be postmarked by October 17. Registration fee after Oct. 17 or at the door is $38 and begins at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. For more information, please call Jody Atwood at (305) 364-0099 or (786) 554-4883.
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