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Dear music friends,

I am once again planning the Daniel Lewis play-a-thon and I would love for
you to perform with us on this awesome day.

We are meeting at Thornton High School  on Wednesday, Nov. 26 to perform a
marathon concert in Dan's honor.  It is planned that Dan will be able to
join us for at least part of the day.

We are scheduling groups in 15 minute slots starting at 10:00 am until 6
p.m. and beyond if we have more groups.

If you are interested in performing anything on this day, please contact me
so that I can get you additional information and get you scheduled to play.  
We are looking for people to donate any length of music, or other artistic
performance (skits, poetry readings, etc).  You just need to be there for
your performance.  You are not required to stay all day, although you are
welcome to stay as long as you wish.  We will record the entire day for Dan.

The idea is not to make money, although we will be collecting money for the
family.  The idea is to celebrate the artistic side of Dan and the artist in
all of you.  We are looking for you to donate your talent and dedication to
the arts and to make a statement of passion and love for the arts.  We will
also have a collection for monetary donations.
Last year,  thanks to all who performed, we were able to collect $1500.00
for the family.

Please consider joining us on this day, the day before Thanksgiving.  If you
would like to perform, let me know so that I can get you on the schedule.

Sincerely,
Nancy Marble
303-940-8271
3marble@comcast.net

Announcing...

Second Annual Colorado ASTA Certificate Advancement Program 
(formerly Certificate Program for Strings)

 
What:  an opportunity for studio violin, viola, 'cello and bass  students to
perform for highly qualified evaluators
            receiving  comments, mini-lessons and a level appropriate certificate. 

This is a  National ASTA program.

When:  Saturday, March 7, 2009

Application deadline:  Friday, January 23, 2009

Where:  Highlands Ranch High School

How do I learn more - www.astaweb.com

   for complete information about performance requirements, watch this website for application forms

Contact:  Katharine Mason, CASTA CAP Chair
                Kipmason89@aol.com

 
Stay tuned for more information about a Northern Colorado CASTA CAP Program coming soon!
 

TUNED UP AND READY TO PLAY!
Western States Honor Orchestra 2008
25th Anniversary Celebrations
November 6-8, 2008

Hi everybody!

I would like to share something very special with all you great teachers.

Here is a great opportunity for you to shine a light on your best and brightest string players. Please spread the word and if there are any questions, please feel free to contact us directly.

New website for Susan Day and her orchestra music:  http://www.smhdmusic.com/

ASTA is proud to announce the winners for the 2008 Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest. The winner in the Junior Division is Kevin Hartnett of Lee Summit, Missouri for "Indignation."   In the Senior Division, the winner is Susan Day of Littleton, Colorado for "Shores of Ireland."  ASTA thanks Robert McCashin, chairman of the committee, from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia for all his time and effort to ensure the success of this contest.

Note: The Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest deadline is January 15.  Additionally, please remember that the Senior Division is open to both full and string orchestra. The Junior Division remains string orchestra. Initiated in 1959, this contest is held annually to encourage the composition, publication, and performance of quality music for school orchestra programs. Please check the ASTA website for complete contest details at http://www.astaweb.com/competitions/MerleIsaac.htm.  

National Call for Lesson Plans from ASTA.  List YOUR lesson plans now.