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CONFERENCE IS NOW
OVER AND WAS A SUCCESS!
WE THANK ALL OF OUR PRESENTERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND THOSE WHO
ATTENDED. WE HAD TWO GOOD DAYS!
A SPECIAL THANKS
TO SCOTT LAIRD FOR BEING SUCH A
WONDERFUL PRESENCE AND ENERGETIC PRESENTER!!
HANDOUTS AND PHOTOS OF THE TWO DAYS
2010
CASTA/CBA SUMMER CONFERENCE
JULY
15-16, 2010
CHERRY
CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
9300 E.
Union Avenue
GREENWOOD
VILLAGE, CO 80111
Located close to Denver Tech Center
Hotel special rates
Directions
to Cherry Creek HS
registration form
CSU COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE Thursday after-conference Friday's Banquet
Session Schedules for both CBA & Colorado ASTA Local Presenters
We are pleased to present Scott Laird from Alfred Music Publishing as our guest presenter for orchestra and band instructors
visit www.scottlaird.net for all of
scott's activities
Presenting
four
exciting sessions:
"Sound
Innovations"
Introducing the new method for
beginning musicians. Available Spring 2010 and will be the focus of this
one-hour session for both orchestra
and band instructors of beginning students. Visit
http://www.alfred.com/SoundInnovations.aspx for an introduction.
"Inspiring the 'Net Generation' Music Students with Instructional Technologies"
Students under the age of 25 are considered to be the “Net Generation.” Their
method and mode of learning is vastly different than any previous generation.
As a result, educators must be prepared to teach and mentor in new ways that
connect with the standards and expectations of this “Net Generation.” Scholars
surmise that teachers will see a drastic shift in their role as content
deliverers to that of facilitators/mentor in coming years. String, orchestra,
and private studio teachers must not only keep up with this exciting trend in
education, but serve as pioneers. These dynamic sessions will cover utilization
of instructional technologies for classroom enrichment, effective online content
delivery, assessment, sequencing and accompaniment, communication, and course
management. Sample classroom scenarios and teaching strategies, as well as
hardware and software components will be discussed and demonstrated.
"Science
and Math in the Music Classroom"
This session will provide useful tips on interdisciplinary topics relating to
music, strings, math, and science for all levels of string instruction. In this
session, the presenter will offer suggestions for incorporating concepts in
science and mathematics into the orchestra classroom. This session will cover
principles of acoustics and physics as they apply to music, strings, and sound
production. Ideas for projects and sample lesson plans will be offered
"Inspiring Students with New String Technology"
session will inform string instructors about much that is new in electric and
violin technology and great ways to incorporate electric strings into the
private studio, public school string program, and orchestra class. The session
will offer practical uses of electric string instruments in performing and
pedagogical situations. It will also cover a variety of topics including pickup
systems and technology, effects processing, sound design, and recent
technological advancements.
........AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Juliet White-Smith, Violist,
Presenter
"Viola Vocalization: Finding and Expressing Your Inner Voice."
This clinic will explore the unique role of the viola in ensemble performance
and the qualities and skills necessary to be successful in this role. Topics to
be covered include color, timbre, articulation, balance and communication. These
areas will be explored and demonstrated using examples from standard solo and
chamber music literature. In addition, the personality of the violist as the
"great connector" will be addressed.
SmartMusic
Software in the Instrumental Music Classroom
Michelle Ewer and Catherine Kentner, Presenters
Colorado All State Orchestra Session
for all HS Directors
Matt Spieker and Nancy Allwein, facilitators
TWO Music Reading Sessions that are level-based
(one on each day)
Thursday, Fred Jewell and Alex Magalong conducting Levels III-V
Friday, Andrea Meyers conducting Levels I and II selections
Bring your instrument both days!!
Smart
Notebook Software in the Instrumental Music Classroom
Michelle Ewer and Catherine Kentner, Presenters
Grant
Writing Tutorials: Get the Money You Need!
Tom Fleecs and Mary Ley, Colorado Springs School District 11
complete summer conference info and schedule
THURSDAY, JULY 15TH
| Time | CBA Session | CBA Session | CASTA Session (Orchestra Room #642) |
| 7:30 AM - Noon | Registration / Breakfast (Fine Arts Hallway / Atrium) | ||
| 8:00 - 8:45 AM | EXHIBITS OPEN (Band Room 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Session: All State Orchestra for HS directors | ||
| 8:50 - 9:00 AM | AUDITORIUM Welcome / Opening Session: Clay Stansberry and Linda Johnson AUDITORIUM | ||
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | AUDITORIUM Opening Session: Ray Cramer - Teaching: The Real Reality (Sponsored by Music and Arts Center) | ||
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Visit the Exhibits | Visit the Exhibits | Visit the Exhibits |
| 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Session: Ray Cramer - Soundings: Developing Beautiful Tone (Sponsored by Music and Arts Center) AUDITORIUM | Session: James Brody - Alexandar Techniques ROOM 643 | Reading Session Part One: Fred Jewell and Alex Magalong, Levels II+-V String and Full Orchestra (Music provided by Flesher Hinton Music) |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch / Exhibits - CBA Concert Band Committee Meeting BLACK BOX THEATRE | Lunch Exhibits - CBA Marching Band Qualifying Sites Meeting ROOM 643 | (11:50-12:30) Lunch/Exhibits |
| 12:30 - 1:15 PM | Session: Dr. Ken Singleton - New Music for Band & Unexpected Pleasures (Sponsored by Flesher Hinton Music) AUDITORIUM | Session: Scott Laird - Inspiring the "Net Generation" Music Students with Instructional Technologies (Sponsored by Alfred Music) | |
| 1:30 - 2:15 PM | Session: Samuel Hazo - Rehearsal Techniques That Instantly Work AUDITORIUM | Session: ASBDA's Brett Argo and Joseph Webb - Middle School Band Director Round Table - Lessons Learned from Many Years of Experience in Teaching ROOM 643 | Session: Juliet White-Smith, violist - Viola Vocalization: Finding and Expressing Your Inner Voice |
| 2:30 - 3:15 PM | Session: Shawn Lund - Scales, Teaching Students to Think Logically and Sequentially ROOM 644 | Session: Craig Ketels - All-State Jazz Clinic - How to Prepare Your Students for a Successful Audition ROOM 643 | Session: Scott Laird - Presenting "Sound Innovations," new teaching publication from Alfred Music (Sponsored by Alfred Music) |
| 3:30 - 4:15 PM | Session: Jack Yonce - Using Playing Tests to Improve Your Students And Your Band ROOM 644 | Session: WL Whaley and Wayne Manzanares - Marching Band Information Meeting ROOM 643 | Smart Music - Michelle Ewer and Catherine Kentner - Smart Music for Students Who Cannot Afford a Home Subscription |
| 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Session: Javier Arau - Beyond the Blues Scale: A Practical Approach to Creative Jazz Improvisation ROOM 644 | Session: Dr. Singleton - How To Help Your Students Prepare for All-State Band Auditions Room 643 | Reading Session Part Two continued: Fred Jewell and Alex Magalong, Levels II+-V String and Full Orchestra (Music provided by Flesher Hinton Music) |
| 6:00 - ???? PM | CBA Activity: Meet at CB&Potts for Socializing time with fellow directors (next to Convention Hotel) 6575 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, CO 80111 (303) 770-1982 for directions | ||
| 6:00 - ???? PM | CASTA After Hours Social Time at Citron New World Bistro, located at 3535 S. Yosemite, Denver, CO 80237, 303- | ||
FRIDAY, JULY 16TH
| Time | CBA Session | CBA Session | CASTA Session (Orchestra Room #642) |
| 8:00 - Noon | Registration / Breakfast (Fine Arts Hallway / Atrium) | ||
| 8:00 AM | EXHIBITS OPEN (Band Room 8:00 AM - Noon) | ||
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM | Session: All State Orchestra - Matt Spieker and Nancy Allwein, for all HS directors, Room 642 | ||
| 9:00 - 9:30 AM | VISIT THE EXHIBITS | VISIT THE EXHIBITS | Visit the Exhibits |
| 9:30 - 10:15 AM | Session: Samuel Hazo - The New Face of Music Advocacy (Sponsored by Flesher Hinton Music) AUDITORIUM | Session: Michelle Ewer and Catherine Kentner - Smart Music Applications for the Instrumental Music Teacher | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Mile High Jazz Festival All Star Band under the direction of Steve Christopher (Sponsored by Flesher Hinton Music) AUDITORIUM | (10:00) Session: Scott Laird - Inspiring Students with New String Technology (Sponsored by Meeker Music) | |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch / Exhibits - CBA Board Meeting ROOM 643 | Lunch / Exhibits - ASBDA Meeting BLACK BOX THEATRE | Lunch / Exhibits - Roundtable Discussion on Private Music Teachers and Their Roles |
| 12:30 - 1:15 PM | Session: New Jazz Band Music Reading Session (Sponsored by Flesher Hinton Music) AUDITORIUM | Session: Scott Laird - Science and Math in the Music Classroom (Sponsored by Meeker Music) | |
| 1:30 - 2:15 PM | Session: Samuel Hazo - Symbolism in Music: How to Prepare the Ensemble and the Piece (Sponsored by Flesher-Hinton Music) ROOM 643 | Session: Doug Towner - Applying Kodaly Philosophy and Sequence with Beginning Band and Orchestra ROOM 644 | Reading Session II - Andrea Meyers, facilitator, Levels I - II String Orchestra Music (Music Provided by Flesher Hinton Music) |
| 2:30 - 3:15 PM | Session: Ray Cramer - Choosing Literature (Sponsored by Music and Arts Center) ROOM 643 | Session: Kathy Joseph - How to Prepare your Ensemble for Sight Reading ROOM 644 | Reading Session II continues |
| 3:30 - 4:15 PM | Session: Mike Anderson - Programming and Effect: Music and Visual Success for Marching Bands ROOM 643 | Session: Dan Berard - Your Assessment Program in Band - From Big Picture to Nuts and Bolts, Tools to Help You Inspect What You Expect ROOM 644 | Session: Tom Fleecs and Mary Ley, Grant Writing - Get the Money You Need! (Sponsored by School District Eleven, Colorado Springs) |
| 4:30 - 5:15 PM | CBA General Membership Meeting ROOM 643 | CASTA General Membership Meeting (4:00 - 5:00 PM) | |
| 6:00 to 10:00 PM | CBA Closing Banquet : Dave and Busters (Banquet is in the "Showroom") 2000 S Colorado Boulevard Retail Complex, Suite D Denver, CO 80222 | ||
| 6:00 to 10:00 PM | CASTA Closing Banquet: Great Northern Restaurant, 8101 E. Belleview, Denver Tech Center, 303-770-4771 | ||
