Michigan State University Student ASTA Chapter

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Membership Deadline: Mon. Nov.29th

New Members
FORMS: Pick up outside of Dr. Palac's door 2nd Floor Music Practice Building
COST: $43 ($40 national dues and $3 chapter dues)
TURN IN (form, payment, and copy of MSU ID): to Dr. Palac's mailbox in the main office,
    -or- to Chetta Higgins, Jennifer Coalson, Katie Pearsall or Dr. Palac
    -or- at the Pizza Meeting (see below)

Renewing Members:
Follow directions for New Members  - OR-
1)Make a copy of your renewal notice that National ASTA sent you
2) Return your renewal notice to National with $40 and a copy of your MSU ID
3) Turn in a copy of you National renewal notice and $3 chapter dues to Dr. Palac's mailbox, Jennifer Coalson, Katie Pearsall, Dr. Palac, or at the Pizza Meeting (see below).

Upcoming Events:

Mon. Nov. 29th MSU ASTA Pizza Party Meeting
                DATE: This Monday (Nov. 29th)
                TIME: 6-7 pm
                ROOM: 141 Music Building
                WHO: ASTA members and who is interested in joining ASTA (You??)
        -celebrate being chosen for the ASTA Student Chapter Award 2004-2005
        -share ideas for teaching private lessons (since we didn't get to it last time)
              New Message Board: 
               [ View Private Lesson Teaching Tips ] [Share Tips and Ask Questions ]
        -discuss plans for the National Convention
        -last chance to turn in your dues($43), registration form(if you don't have one we will have extras or outside 203 MPB),
            and get your student ID copied  
        -and most importantly FREE PIZZA!!

Jan? - On the Other Side of the Podium - with Maestro(s) Jimenez and ?Gregorian

Sat. Feb. 12th, 2005    MSU ASTA Bass and Viola Day - for details see www.msu.edu/~coalsonj/bassvioladay.html

Fri. Feb. 18th, 2005 - volunteering at String Education Careers Day - for more info talk to Dr. Palac

Feb. ~23-26th, 2005 - Strings Alive! in 2005 National ASTA Conference in Reno, NV website

March?     Panel Discussion with MSU String Professors on Effective Practicing

March? - Audition Workshop by Mr. Budrow

Sat. April 16th Detroit Symphony Orchestra Concert, backstage tour, and dinner with orchestra members

Past Events:

Tues. Oct. 26th    Tour of Brian Bishop's Violin/Fiddle Making Workshop
        7:15pm - ~9pm  Meet in courtyard between MB and MPB
        please RSVP to Katie Pearsall at pearsal6@msu.edu by Sun. Oct. 24th

Tues. Nov. 9th   ASTA Planning Meeting including talking about attending the ASTA National Conference
            and Discussion of Private Lesson Teaching Tips
        8:15pm Lobby of the Union Building

Nov? Healthy Musicianship workshop

Job Postings:

Marshall, MI - looking for 2 or 3 private lesson teachers for program.  1/2 hour lessons for $12.
        The teacher gives the students a grade based on how well prepared they are for the lesson. 
        Students can turn in their grades for reimbursement from the orchestra boosters.
        Please contact Jusitin Valla (517)214-8754 or vallajus@msu.edu if interested


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