Archive for March, 2011
The Future of Strings
Yazan: Jason | 25 March 2011 | No Comments
Categories: education
This is the final ASTA conference post–I promise. This is what happens every time I go to an event like this, so it[‘s nothing new (look in the archives). These events get me thinking and digging into topics we discussed. An excerpt: Obstacles Facing Music Education Within the broader discipline of music education, we face [...]
Start an after-school string program
Yazan: Jason | 24 March 2011 | No Comments
Categories: education
More ideas for entrepreneurially-minded string players/teachers. The world could use more programs like these. Information on after-school string program from ASTA’s website Creating_After_School_Programs_Guide (.doc)
ASTA String Curriculum: Ready for Prime Time
Yazan: Jason | 23 March 2011 | No Comments
Categories: education
This is a valuable resource for string teachers, and a wonderful thing to be able to show administrators and use as a basis for creating a string curriculum. This was given a final preview at last week’s conference, and check the ASTA website for more specific release information. The American String Teachers Association proudly announces [...]
A Tale of Double Bass Destruction
Yazan: Jason | 22 March 2011 | No Comments
Categories: bass, crazy gig stories
A painful tale from a reader: Dear Jason, Inspired by stories of bass destruction in your blog, and especially Adam’s latest story, I felt an urge to share my own personal trauma. A few months after I bought my first bass, I was on my way home from a gig as a young jazz player. [...]
Amsterdam Sinfonietta plays on a plane
Yazan: Jason | 21 March 2011 | No Comments
Categories: videos
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