MA-ASTA is proud to announce
the winners from its
2010 Solo Competition


Senior Division Semifinalists

1st Place

Weiting Sun
winner of CodaBow Diamond SX with customized ASTA/CodaBow Frog, courtesy of CodaBow International

Tied for 2nd Place

Mari Black
winner of Presto Ovation Violin Bow, courtesy of Shar Music Products

Tom Hofmann
winner of $250 gift certificate, courtesy of Johnson String Instrument

3rd Place

Madison Johnson
winner of $150 + 2 bow rehairs courtesy of Thomas Dignan, bow maker

Honorable Mention

Miriam Barfield
winner of $100 + 1 bow rehair, courtesy of Rutman's Violins


Junior Division Semifinalists

Tied for 1st Place

Sasha  Scolnik-Brower
winner of $200 cash

Yi Qun Xu
winner of $200 cash

The prize money is courtesy of Boston Symphony Orchestra, Carriage
House Violins & Shar Music Products.

Sponsored by:
Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Conservatory
Shar Music Products
Carriage House Violins of Reuning & Son Violins
CodaBow International
Rutman’s Violins
Thomas Dignan, Bow Maker
Atlantic Symphony Orchestra: South Shore In Concert
Fenway Printers

MA-ASTA Studio Teacher Forum

Monday, October 18, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Sharan Levanthal: 
relaxation in playing and teaching,
bringing out the best from your students and yourself
a hands-on session with time for questions.

***Bring your instrument***

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Rivers Music School - Rivera Recital Hall
333 Winter Street Weston, MA 02493:

RIVERA RECITAL HALL is in the barn - when you enter the Rivers campus from Winter Street, turn immediately right into the first parking lot and walk past the music building to the barn.

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO RIVERS

From the south: Route 95/Route 128 to Route 9 West. Follow Route 9 in Wellesley for about 4.1 miles to Weston Road Exit. Turn right onto Weston Road at the bottom of the ramp. Follow Weston Road .8 of a mile to Bogle Street. Turn left onto Bogle Street. Follow Bogle Street to stop sign at Winter Street. Take a left onto Winter Street, travel about 50 yards, then take a right to enter campus.

From the north: Route 95/Route 128 to Exit 24. Turn left onto Route 30 (going West). Travel 2.2 miles to the third set of lights and turn left onto Wellesley Street (towards Wellesley). Travel 2 miles and turn right onto Bogle Street. Follow to stop sign at Winter Street. Take a left onto Winter Street, travel about 50 yards, then take a right to enter campus.

From the east: I-90 W/MASS PIKE. Take the I-95/RT-128 exit, EXIT 15, toward RT-30/WALTHAM/WESTON. Follow signs to Route 30; turn left onto Route 30 (going West). Travel 2.2 miles to the third set of lights and turn left onto Wellesley Street (towards Wellesley). Travel 2 miles and turn right onto Bogle Street. Follow to stop sign at Winter Street. Take a left onto Winter Street, travel about 50 yards, then take a right to enter campus.

From the west: I-90 E/MASS PIKE. Take Exit 13 E (toward NATICK/WELLESLEY) and follow MA-30 for 2.5 mi. Turn RIGHT onto OAK ST. for 0.5 mi, then turn LEFT onto WINTER ST. Rivers is on the LEFT in 1.1 mi.

RSVP appreciated: jellersick@verizon.net

Scott Lesser has been doing a great job putting together the solo competition. Please check the Solo Competition page for more details and information.

Late Summer Newsletter

Dear ASTA Members,

I hope you have all had time to relax, and also, to play and listen to great music this summer! I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the President of the MA-ASTA Chapter for the 2010-2012 cycle. I am entering my fourth year as Orchestra Director in the Belmont Public Schools, and also beginning a new chapter of my life with the birth of our daughter, Roisin, this past spring. My husband and I are taking bets on which instrument will be her first choice!

As the MA-ASTA Board prepares for another year of service to our members, I'd like to mention several of our ongoing initiatives at the state level, and also invite you to give us your input and ideas!

• Host the Semi-Annual ASTA Solo Competition, this year held on Sunday, Oct 24, 2010 at Boston Conservatory, contact Scott Lesser: ma.asta.competition@gmail.com. Full performance requirements are listed here.
• Host auditions for the Semi-Annual NHSHO (next held in Spring 2011)
• Provide professional development workshops at the annual MMEA All-State Conference, Please send workshop and clinician ideas to Chris Memoli
• Studio Teacher Forums, facilitated by Joan Ellersick
• Implementation of the ASTA/CAP , facilitated by Jody Harmon
• Present Annual ASTA member awards for: Studio Teacher and Orchestra Director of the Year (nominations by colleagues should be made in January 2011)
• Using our member e-mail listserv to provide information on performance, teaching, and professional development opportunities

• Providing professional development during the District Festival rehearsal times
• Working with the All-State Board to develop a comprehensive string repertoire list for annual audition rotation

margot.reavey@gmail.com