MASTA NOTES

Publication of the American String Teachers Association, Michigan Chapter

Summer 2010

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Conference Highlights:

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MASTA 2009-2010 Executive Board
President Larry Dittmar 3456 Gettysburg Ann Arbor, MI 48015-1541 H: 313.662.8811 lpdittmar@sbcglobal.net President-Elect & Michigan Youth Arts Diane L. Winder 510 Browning Avenue Ypsilanti, MI 48198 H: 734.487.1421 O: 734.484.9964 dwinder@emich.edu Past President & Student Chapter Coordinator Mark Kotchenruther 2948 Oakwood Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 H: 616.974.9018 O: 616.493.8600 x 5565 mkotchen@fhps.us Secretary Linda Trotter 28418 Fontana Drive Southfield, MI 48076 H: 248.353.0063 O: 248.865.6720 x6889
trotter@westbloomfield.k12.mi.us
12-13 14-Presidents Message Larry Dittmar First Annual UP Chamber Music Festival Janis Peterson Chamber Music Festival 2010 Anne Kearney-Looman Announcing the First MSBOA Alternative Styles Day! Amy Marr Michigan Youth Arts News and You Diane Winder MASTA Camps 2010 Dan Scott Michigan Music Conference 2011 Preview Valerie Palmieri Every Child Can at MMC 2011 Geri Arnold Tuesdays With John Geri Arnold

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MASTA Executive Board Directory MASTA Project Directors and Affiliates Directory Advertising and Submission Information 2010-2011 MASTA Calendar MASTA 2010 Member Directory Board Meeting Minutes
Treasurer Lynn Brosnan 7537 Danbury Drive West Bloomfield, MI 48322 H: 586.942.5510 skipbros@hotmail.com Member-at-Large Gabriel Villasurda 3076 Forest Creek Court Ann Arbor, MI 48108 H: 734.477.9323 gabevill@pathwaynet.com

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Cover Art: Benny, courtesy of MASTA member John Marttila
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Michigan Chapter American String Teachers Association
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010-2011 www.astamichigan.org SEPTEMBER MASTA Outreach Grants deadline 11 MSBOA Music Education Workshop 18 MASTA Fall Board Meeting 18 MSBOA String Orchestra Reading Session 24 MSBOA Mid-level String Clinic Application deadline OCTOBER Michigan Solo Competition application deadline 1 MSBOA All-State B & O Audition Application deadline 15 MSBOA All-State Audition Schedule posted 16 & 23 Mid-level String Clinics 23 Michigan Solo Competition 30 & 31 MSBOA All-State B & O Auditions 31 MASTA TOY & AOY Nominations due NOVEMBER MASTA Newsletter Deadline 5-6 36th Annual Okemos Suzuki Workshop 5-6 MSBOA Survival Camp DECEMBER MSBOA All-State Orchestra Acceptance deadline & fees due 11 MSBOA Adjudicator Workshop (S & E) 13 TOY and AOY Ballots due 15-18 Midwest Clinic, Chicago JANUARY MASTA Outreach Grants deadline 7 MSBOA String Committee Meeting 8 MSBOA Music Ed Workshop 20 MASTA Winter Board Meeting 20-22 Michigan Music Conference, Grand Rapids 22 MASTA General Membership Meeting & Annual Luncheon FEBRUARY MASTA Newsletter Deadline 25 UP Chamber Music Festival, Marquette MARCH ASTA National Conference, Kansas City 26 MSBOA State S & E Festival TBA MASTA Chamber Music Festival, MSU APRIL MASTA Outreach Grants deadline 15 MSBOA Youth Arts Solo Competition, CMU 28-30 MSBOA State B & O Festival TBA Troy Suzuki and Bass Workshops MAY 2011 5-7 MSBOA State B & O Festival 12-14 Michigan Youth Arts Festival, WMU 14 MASTA Spring Full Board Meeting JUNE 2011 TBA Blue Lake Suzuki Camp TBA MASTA String Camps JULY 2011 TBA MASTA Board Retreat AUGUST MASTA Newsletter Deadline

MASTA Project Directors

Chamber Music Festival Anne Kearney-Looman 622 Beech Street East Lansing, MI 48823 H: 517.337.4519 annekl@sbcglobal.net MASTA Camps Director Dan Scott 8329 Golfside Drive Jenison, MI 49428 H: 616.856.1657 O: 616.667.3266 dscott1996@gmail.com MASTA Notes Editor & Website Rick Dapprich 2231 Kolomyia Court West Bloomfield, MI 48324 H: 248.202.1060 O: 734.480.2280 mastanotes@mac.com Membership Chair Wendy Stuart 2231 Kolomyia Court West Bloomfield, MI 48324 C: 248.884.2872 wrstuart@mac.com MMC Coordinator Valerie Palmieri 22359 Anna Maria Court Novi, MI 48374 H: 248.668.9945 valerie.palieri@gmail.com MMC Coordinator David Rosin 3703 Kiskadee Drive East Lansing, MI 48823 H: 517.648.1448 O: 517.323.3831 rosindav@msu.edu Northern Michigan Initiative Janis Peterson 923 South Lake Street Marquette, MI 49855 H: 906.225.0100 O: 906.225.5719 janispeterson@hotmail.com Okemos Suzuki Workshop Paul Rebeck 812 North Verlinden Lansing, MI 48915 H: 517.267.9969 paulrebeck@yahoo.com
MASTA Notes is the triennial publication of the Michigan Chapter, American String Teachers Association

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State Solo Competition E. Dan Long 1524 Warwick Court Ann Arbor, MI 48103 H: 734.769.1270 edanlong@ic.net State String Outreach National Honors Orchestra Kelly DeRose 1476 Cornell Road Muskegon, MI 49441 H: 231.759.3277 O: 231.759.8506 x8544 derosek@monashores.net Studio Teaching Nancy Koski PO Box 397 East Jordan, MI 49727 H: 231.536.3444 nanloski@gmail.com Troy Suzuki and Bass Workshops Jon Traines 23100 Sherman Oak Park, MI 48237 H: 248.543.7435 jtraines@comcast.net
Summer 2010 Presidents Message

Larry Dittmar

To the membership of MASTA: I assume the presidency of this fine organization with considerable awe, a tad of trepidation and enormous respect for its tremendous stature in the field of string education. It is indeed very special to follow in the foot steps of our past presidents, each of whom contributed something significant to MASTAs stature. I am greatly honored to begin this task you have set me upon. First, a very big THANKS to Mark Kotchenruther for his very capable leadership these past two years. He has provided a thoughtful vision for our organization and guided us with great skill and wisdom. A tribute to his excellent leadership became focused as MASTA was honored royally at the National Conference in California. We welcome Dr. Diane Winder as President-elect; Linda Trotter as Secretary; Lynn Brosnan as Treasurer and Gabriel Villasurda as Member-at-large. They all bring special skills, experience and great energy to their elected positions and I look forward to working with them and the entire Executive Board. MASTA administers and sponsors many excellent programs that it is most important we maintain. Highlighting just two: 1. Dan Scott and his fine staff for our Summer String Camps; 2. Rick Dapprich for his award winning work as MASTA Notes Editor and Website Master. These are but two of our very creative/inventive board members who keep setting the bar higher and higher. Congratulations to all! A special saluteto our own Bob Phillips recently elected President-elect of ASTA. We also wish a Happy Retirement to Bob Culver, distinguished string educator at the U of M and long-time ASTA leader. Two of our excellent orchestra directors led their ensembles in concerts at Carnegie Hall this past June. Congrats to David Reed of Andover High School and Steven Reed of St. Joseph High School. Thats quite a way to retire Steve! During the latter part of my teaching career and now into retirement, I have been privileged to mentor many fine young teachers. My plans for the start of this presidency include continuing that mentoring, working toward solutions to school program loss, providing more activity/events for our studio teachers, especially at the Michigan Music Conference, improving our financial base and maintaining our many great programs and activities. W. Clement Stone, Interlochens former Board Chairman wrote a book about P.M.A. (Positive Mental Attitude) which he used quite successfully in his multi-million dollar business. We all could use this in our daily approach to whatever our work schedule happens to be. The year will be busy and we all have much we can do. A great friend and colleague Gerald Bartlett used to share this message when he talked about his favorite topic and his widow Helen sent a copy to me after his passing. Perhaps it will be a help to you. This is why I teach Music Not because I expect you to major in music. Not because I expect you to play or sing all your life. Not so you can relax or have fun. But - so you will be human so you will recognize beauty so you will be closer to God so you will have something to cling to so you will have more love, more compassion, more gentleness, more good . In short, more life. Of what value will it be to make a living unless you know how to live? Best wishes for a wonderful year! Larry Dittmar

MASTA Program Affiliates

Blue Lake Suzuki Family Camp Marilyn Kesler 2452 Arrowhead Okemos, MI 48864 H: 517.349.9459 mkesler999@aol.com MSBOA Liaison David Reed 5670 Commerce Road West Bloomfield, MI 48324 H: 248.738.0316 O: 248.341.5622 dreed@bloomfield.org SAA Liaison Geri Arnold 3750 Miller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 H: 734.663.2228 drarnold2@aol.com
First Annual UP Chamber Music Festival
submitted by Janis Peterson, MASTA Northern Michigan Initiative Chair
Thanks to support from Michigan ASTA, the first ever UP Chamber Music Festival was held on the campus of Northern Michigan University in Marquetteon Friday, March 12th. There were 74 participants (22 ensembles) including students from Escanaba, Houghton, Marquette, Negaunee and NMU and there was one ensemble of orchestra parentswho participated along side the children that they brought to the event. Clinicians included local studio and school string teachers and were led by visiting artist, Dr. Mark Kotchenruther.Ensembles received coaching sessions and joinedtogether for reading sessions (Middle and Advanced) and classes in proper playing positions and the history of Chamber Music. The Marquette Symphony Orchestra String Quartet performed forthe students and six ensembles were chosen for an Honors Recital at the end of the day. All participants were award a goodie bag provided by Heid Music (Appleton, WI) and with gift certificates for the top three ensembles. SharProducts sent Paul Cheng with a truckload of instruments Up Chamber Music Festival supporters and supplies AND a donation to help with lunch expenses. The students/parents/teachers broughttheir truckloadsof enthusiasm and positive attitudes making the first UPCFa GREAT day.A date hasalreadybeen setfor the Second Annual UP Chamber Music Festival on February 25,2011 at Kaufman Auditorium/Graveraet in Marquette.

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Chamber Music Festival 2010
submitted by Anne Kearney-Looman Chamber Music Festival Director
The nineteenth annual Chamber Music Festival was an outstanding event. The festival was held on March 8 at Michigan State University. Twenty-one ensembles attended from Detroit, Flint, St. Joseph, and many places in between. Each ensemble attended a coaching, literature exploration, a master class, and a performance by our guest ensemble, the Phoenix Quartet, from the University of Michigan. Ten of the attending ensembles participated in this years competition. The outstanding ensemble selected from the competition was a quartet from St Joseph High School. Members of the ensemble are, Brian Van Antwerp, Paul Villa, Tim Pow and Elan Gleiber. This marvelous ensemble was coached by Patty Kates and Steve Reed. These talented young musicians went on to represent MASTA at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival in Kalamazoo. The Chamber Music Festival was honored to receive significant underwriting from Psarianos Violins Ltd. in honor of Nathan Osterbur. Thank you to all the exceptional coaches who worked with the students: Pat Smith, Andrea Yun, Rodney Page, Carrie Pierce and Rumyana Yanakieva. Congratulations to all the coaches who sent ensembles: Pat Smith, Marc Haas, Caroline Coade, Sue Monroe, Andrea Cowper, Steve Reed, Aaron Tenney, Jonathan Glawe, Wendy Stuart, Alesia Byrd, Sara Cummings, Dave Rosin, and Nicholas Toben.
Announcing the First MSBOA Alternative Styles Day!
submitted by MASTA Member Amy Marr
The First MSBOA Alternative Styles Day is Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Michigan State University. This event is open to 9th12th grade string players from MSBOAmember schools. Teachers may participate as well! Clinicians are String Cheese (Ali Haraburda and Diana Ladio) and Reid Smith. Cost for the day is $35/student or $15/adult. For more information, please visit the MSBOA website at http://www. msboa.org.
Michigan Youth Arts News and You
submitted by Diane Winder, MASTA President-Elect and MYA Liasion
Michigan Youth Arts, sponsor of the annual Michigan Youth Arts Festival, recognizes, supports and celebrates the artistic excellence of young artists in Michigan. As a statewide arts education association, Michigan Youth Arts serves as a collaborative of discipline-specific arts education organizations. Programming consists of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival, statewide arts education awards, advocacy, leadership roundtables, and funding programs for youth, schools and arts education professionals throughout Michigan. Learn more about or donate to MASTAs vigorous partner organization at www.michiganyoutharts.org. 48th Michigan Youth Arts Festival The Michigan Youth Arts Festival is a comprehensive arts spectacular, culminating a nine-month search for the finest artistic talent in Michigan high schools. More than 250,000 students, grades 9-12, from across the state are involved in the adjudication process that results in nearly 1,000 being invited to participate in the 48th annual three-day event, held this year May 13-15, 2010 on the campus of Western Michigan University. These exceptional students in the arts gathered to explore, celebrate and showcase their talent in multiple disciplines through showcases, concerts and workshops in any of the represented disciplines: Creative Writing, Dance, Film, Vocal music, Instrumental Music, visual art and theatre. The Festival was founded in 1963 as a talent screening of young musicians organized by Dr. Joseph E. Maddy, founder of the Interlochen Center for the Arts. The Nocturne Quartet, this years MASTA Honors String Quartet from St. Joseph High School, coached by Steve Reed, includes Brian Van Antwerp, violin, Paul Villa, violin, Tim Pow, viola, and Elan Gleiber, cello. All are members of the St. Joseph High School Chamber and Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra. The quartet formed Summer 2009, knowing they would only have a year together (Brian, Tim and Paul start college this September). In Fall 2009 the Nocturne was accepted into the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association Mentoring Project, thereby receiving coaching from Patty Kates of the Grand Rapids Symphony. They also had the opportunity to perform in a master class by Samuel Rhodes of the Julliard Quartet. The Nocturne also performed in June with their high school orchestra in Carnegie Hall.

The Nocturne Quartet

On Saturday of the Festival, the Nocturne presented their largest of 5 performances featuring Presto from Divertimento No. 1 in D Major, K. 136 by Mozart and String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110 by Shostakovich. Note that sophomore cellist Gleiber arranged several of the tunes heard during the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Teacher of the Year dinner. In addition, he is already planning membership of the Nocturne Quartet II! Arts in Motion 5K An Upcoming Fun Fundraiser Family-friendly and suitable for both runners and walkers, the Arts in Motion 5k raises money to support arts education in Michigan schools. More than just a race, the day is a celebration of the arts - join us on 10/10/10 at 10 am in Royal Oak! Registration is now open at http://michiganyoutharts.org/5k. DO ART Artists of all ages are invited to submit proposals to perform or install art at the event! We are especially looking for groups to perform along the route and in the park, visual and interactive art in the park, and creative awards to give to participants. Download the guidelines and submit a proposal. http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/pdf/artistguidelines.pdf. 12
DONATE Whether youre a runner, a walker, an artist, an educator, a student or a parent, you can be a fundraiser, too! Set up your own personal page with a photo, a personal fundraising goal, and the opportunity to track your progress and let people know how to sponsor you. You dont have to participate in the 5k to collect sponsorships, but running or walking for a cause is a great way to stay motivated and to inspire others! http://www.active.com/donate/michiganyoutharts. VOLUNTEER Race-day volunteers will staff the water station, serve as course marshals, help with registration and check-in, and much more. Anyone high school age or older is welcome. This is a great chance for school groups or scout troops to perform a service to the community! http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/pdf/5kvolunteers.pdf. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Were also looking for sponsors for the 5k. Send leads to: stacey@michiganyoutharts.org, or, forward our sponsorship packet to prospects at http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/pdf/5ksponsorship.pdf. ArtServe Announces New Arts Education Toolkit An Important Advocacy Resource ArtServe is pleased to announce the release of its Arts Education Toolkit and Arts, Culture and Arts Education Resource Guide. Made possible by a grant from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Kennedy Center National Partnerships Program, the toolkit was developed following months of planning, research and, most importantly, discussions with teachers and advocates from around the state, to determine what would serve as the best resource to inform, equip, engage and inspire arts education advocates to action. ArtServe Michigans Arts Education Toolkit is a resource to help you effectively take action on arts education issues at the national, state and, most importantly, local level. It contains information, guidance and resources applicable to the dynamics in Michigan, combined with information provided in the model Arts Education Advocacy Toolkit developed by the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network in 2009. We hope that this resource will be helpful to you in gaining the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to work with others to urge awareness and support for arts education in Michigan schools. The Arts, Culture and Arts Education Resource Guide was developed to accompany the ArtServe Michigan Arts Education Toolkit. It serves as a handheld guide to arts education advocacy in Michigan. While ArtServe will be strategically mailing this to each of Michigans 549 school districts, 16 statewide arts education associations, and other stakeholders, it is important to spread the word toarts education advocates throughout the state. The toolkit and resource guide are available for download from http://www.artservemichigan.org/?q=node/26. If you would like hard copies of the materials that include additional arts education resources, please contact Mike Latvis at mike@artservemichigan.org or 248-379-5897. While ArtServe will attempt to mail as many copies as possible at no charge, there may be a small fee for shipping depending on quantities requested. Want to know more, or how to become involved? Contact Diane L. Winder, MASTA Liaison, Michigan Youths Arts, dwinder@emich.edu, 734.487.4348

Another Great Year!!
Campre - always fun! Session II Campers Some MSU pride displayed at camp!
It was another fantastic year of fun, music-making, and Smores at the 2010 MASTA String Camps. Over 350 Students and staff from throughout the state (and 1 from Virginia this year) attended 3 sessions over 2 and a half weeks. The musical excellence and fabulous character of these students continues to inspire both campers and staff alike. The traditional 3-day camp, Session I, continues to be a wonderful 1st time experience for our younger students. Becky Bush and Carol Johnson directed our 2 orchestras in fabulous performances after just 3 days of rehearsals and sectionals.
Session II was a new 5-day long experience this year. This new format was a welcome addition to the MASTA Camp offerings as the camp had over 100 participants and impressed the staff with the high degree of musical achievement these students displayed throughout the session. Erin Hansen joined Becky Bush as music director for Fridays concert which included traditional orchestra tunes, rote tunes, and a rhythm and music theory demonstration. This new 5-day offering is certain to continue and add to MASTAs fabulous camp offerings.
Session III, formerly known as the Junior High String Camp, continues to be a highlight of many teenagers summers. Tony Krempa lead the two orchestras in moving and challenging performances at Saturdays concerts that left many parents shocked by what their children could do in 7 short days. The 30+ year tradition that began with Elizabeth Green continues to be a model for camp experiences throughout the country. Actually, several campers ask for a High School offering, and for this camp to be longer. Its great to have kids asking for more time with their instruments!

MASTA String Camps 2010

M A S T A CAMP STAFF - LIKE NO OTH E R !
For many years, the thing that has amazed me most about the MASTA String camps is the incredible group of people who come together to create this experience for our students. Year in and year out dozens of current and future teaching superstars call themselves staff members of the MASTA Camps. This year was no different.

Many of these people are now into doubledigit years of involvement with the camps with no end in sight of ending their tenures. Those of us who have worked in camps before know that they dont do it for the money. One told me this year that her and her husband were discussing camp and how it was a nancial issue for them to nd a sitter and be away from home for the week - her answer - I have to teach at MASTA for myself. My time at camp renews my teaching spirit. If you know any of the people listed to the right, please tell them thank you!
2010 MASTA Camp Staff Concert 2010 MASTA Camp Staff
Will Argiroff, Shawn Boucke, Anna Brown, Josh Burel, Becky Bush, Megan DeKievit, Erin Hansen, Ali Haraburda, Lauren Hollis, Eric Hudson, Carol Johnson, Diana Ladio, Amy Marr, Bryan Marr, Ted McDonald, Caitlin Mihalko, Ashley Miller, Julie Oosterink, Laura Rasmussen, Gabby Rawlings, Diane Scott, Reid Smith, Becky Ventura, Tony Krempa, Rachel Cabanilla, Erin Little, Joe Oprea, Rachael Whitmore, Matt Briere, Brigitte Cripe, Emily Kenney, Rodeny Page, Sean Sinnett, Ji Hyun Kim, Jacqueline Nutting, Kevin Sweers, & Joe Harmsen
If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining the MASTA Camps staff, please contact Dan Scott at musicians@astamichigan.org

SOME SESSION III STAFF

Michigan Music Conference Preview
submitted by Valerie Palmieri, MMC Coordinator
MASTA! Its time to PREVIEW our 6th Annual Michigan Music Conference to be held Thursday, January 20 Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Amway Grand Hotel and DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. Remember, this conference is for ALL strings people in Michigan. It is designed to refresh, reenergize and reaffirm strings at all levels: public, private, university, studio and professional! We are pleased at the growth and further expansion of our State Conference. This year sessions will begin on Thursday with all day Pre-Suzuki Training presented by Geri Arnold as well as a full day conducting symposium with a deliberate focus on STRING Conductors lead by Dr. Kypros Markou and Wayne States String Orchestra in conjunction with MSBOA. The 2011 conference will be 3 full days ending at 5 p.m. on Saturday. This years headliner will be Dr. Robert Gillespie. He will present 4 sessions on varying aspects of string pedagogical development. Bob Gillespie, Professor of Music, is responsible for string teacher training at The Ohio State University, which has one of the largest and most extensive string pedagogy degree programs in the nation. Dr. Gillespie is the immediate past national President of the ASTA. He is a frequent guest conductor of all-state, regional, and festival orchestras throughout the country and Europe, and he has presented string teacher sessions, workshops, and conducted concerts at national and state music educator conferences in forty-four states and Canada. His string education articles appear frequently in all the major music journals. He is co-author of the Hal Leonard string method book series, Essential Elements for Strings, Essential Elements 2000 for Strings, the new Essential Elements for Strings Plus DVD. Dr. Gillespies sessions will include; Motivating the Pre-adolescent String Student, Motivating the Adolescent String Student, On to Off and Off to On!, and How Do I Get There from Here and Wiggle? Strategies for Developing Shifting and Vibrato. Our own Bob Phillips will again present 3 sessions on the way students learn and advocacy: Unleashing the Power of Sound Innovations, Wired for Sound: Teaching Generation Net Kids are Different! and Saving Your Music Program: Awareness, Advocacy and Action. Dr. Diane Winder will present Right Arm Or Magic Wand? and host the ever popular Make and Take. Our performing ensembles this year include Troy Boulan Park MS Orchestra under the direction of Kathy Griffith, the Troy High School Orchestra under the direction of Alan MacNair and the Grand Rapids Northpointe HS under the direction of Aaron Tenney and of course, our top students in both the All State Middle School and High School Orchestras. The Annual State MASTA Board Meeting and General Membership luncheon meeting take place immediately following this performance on Saturday with sessions continuing on until 5 p.m. Other string specific sessions to be offered by National clinicians and our own State specialists include: 101 Tips and Tricks for Motivating Middle School Orchestra Students (Amy Marr), Mono-Tasking: The Key to High Achievement in String Teaching (Gabriel Villasurda), Guitar Class: Pick Guitar, Fill Fruit Jar, and Be Happy (George Rousseau), Solutions to the Mystery of Bowings (Henry Duitman), Success in the Urban Setting: Invigorating Your Instrumental Music Program (Kate R. Fitzpatrick), Standard Orchestral Literature Your Orchestra Can Play (Kevin Miller), An Intriguing African Adventure in Instrumental Music (Larry Dittmar), Extending Bow Arm Skills and Right Hand Flexibility (Leslie Wimsatt), Out of the Box Recruiting (Lisa M. Meyer), How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students (Marcia Neal), Teaching from the Bottom Up (Mark Mutter), Creativity and Free Improvisation in the String Classroom (Nancy Conley), Get Em Moving - Shifting in the Beginning Strings Classroom (Sarah K.-H. Maurice), Chinese Music for Strings (Terese Volk Tuohey), New Teacher Survival Kit and Tune It - or Die! Steps for Independent Tuning for Young Strings Students (Valerie Palmieri), Playing the Cello: 5 Common Issues, 50 Solutions (Dr. Andrea Yun). The official host hotel for the 2011 Michigan Music Conference is the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. It is located at 187 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI. The Amway Grand Plaza is attached to the DeVos Place via skywalk. Please make reservations directly with the hotel at 800-253-3590 and ask for the Michigan Music Conference rate. If visiting the Amway Grands web site for reservations, be sure to use the code 1000W1 to ensure you receive MMCs special discounted rate. Registration and hotel accommodations can be found on line at www.michiganmusicconference.org. 16 visit the American String Teachers Association website: www.astaweb.com

at Central Michigan University
Undergraduate Orchestral String Fellowships
include a mentoring/performance program with the Midland Symphony Orchestra, substantial tuition assistance, and master classes with internationally known visiting artists. For information on how to apply for a fellowship, contact Linda Switalski at 989-774-1950.

Applied String Faculty

Seunghee Lee, violin Edward Fedewa, bass David Holland, viola James Fiste, cello Antonia Wilson, director of orchestral studies
Scholarship and Music Major Audition Dates
For information and audition requirements: CMU School of Music (989) 774-3281 CMU Admissions (989) 774-3076 musicadmit@cmich.edu

www.music.cmich.edu

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see www.cmich.edu/aaeo).

An Introduction to Suzuki Education Suzuki Association of the Americas
Led by SAA Teacher Trainer Geri Arnold January 20, 2011, 9am 4pm, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids Hosted by MASTA and the Michigan Music Conference
Every Child Can (ECC) is a six-hour introduction to Dr. Suzukis philosophy and its application to Suzuki education as created and implemented by the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA). Are you a skilled, well-trained musician who would like to teach your instrument and work with young children? Do you have a genuine affection for children and an interest in helping them develop as human beings through the study of music? Are you interested in working in a cooperative atmosphere with children, parents and colleagues? If so, you may be interested in investigating the Suzuki approach to music education. Many musicians who use the Suzuki Method have found that it provides a unique avenue for helping children and families as well as providing opportunities for their own growth as musicians, teachers, parents, and human beings. This six hour course is for parents, teachers, prospective teachers, and other interested people, and it provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. For prospective teachers, ECC is the required rst course in the SAA teacher developmental program. Parents interested in Suzuki Method learn that this is more than a way of introducing music to their children; it is a pathway to understanding their children and helping them to become happy and responsible individuals. Musicians and teachers can discover effective ways to direct their teaching and nd a sense of personal fulllment as a result of embracing the Suzuki approach in bringing music to the lives of families and children. In addition to exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far-reaching goals, it includes an introduction to learning styles, history of the development of Suzuki education, the role of parents, the importance of Suzuki pedagogical training and an overview of the SAAs role in supporting teachers and parents. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Tuition includes your registration costs for the MMC Conference held January 21-23, 2011.To secure your Registration contact the MMC ofce: Michigan Music Conference 7044 S.13th St. Oak Creek, WI 53154 Phone 414-908-4958 www.michiganmusicconference.org l.schabowski@MichiganMusicConference.org

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MASTA Spring Board Meeting Saturday, May 13, 2010 Executive Board: 10:00 a.m. Full Board: 11:00 a.m. Dalton Center, WMU Kalamazoo, MI
Call to Order (Kotchenruther/Dittmar): at 10:10 a.m. Members present: Larry Dittmar, Diane Winder, Wendy Stuart, Lynn Brosnan, Gabriel Villasurda, Steve Reed, Linda Trotter, and David Reed. Minutes (Stuart)- Minutes from the January meeting passed with a motion from S. Reed, which was seconded by Villasurda. Treasurers Report (R. Reed): No detailed financial report. There are many changes to the signees on accounts. Requested members of the board will need to fill out and return necessary forms. Both attachments to the email sent to the board (copy of each will be included in the Secretarys permanent records) were reviewed and discussed during the meeting. S. Reed made a motion to approve the written minutes taken from this meeting to verify our discussion of information sent by R. Reed. Winder seconded the motion, which passed. Brosnan and R. Reed will meet to transfer all Treasurers information. The balance is lower than normal at the current time. Presidents Report (Kotchenruther): No report. Member-at-Large Report (Flower): No report. Past President Report (S. Reed): Reed has been trying to come up with more ways to get Student Chapters involved with MASTA. President Elect Report (Dittmar): Dittmar wished to congratulate Mark Kotchenruther for the excellent work he did during his two years as President of MASTA. Congratulations as well to the newly elected officers: Diane Winder, President-Elect, Linda Trotter, Secretary, Lynn Brosnan, Treasurer, and Gabriel Villasurda, Member-at-Large. He would also like to recognize Ellen Boyer, Jed Fritzemeier and Wendy Tenney for running for office. Thanks to Past-President, Kevin Miller, for handling the election process. He encourages all members to pull together during these difficult times and concludes by saying that We simply MUST BE SUCCESSFUL. Project Director Reports A. Chamber Music Festival (Kearney-Looman): No report. C. Michigan Music Conference (Palmieri/Rosin): There will be a similar number of sessions as in the past at the conference. We dont know the performing groups at this point. D. Membership (Trotter): There are 343 active members (15 dual, 202 professional, 51 senior, and 75 student memberships). E. Newsletter (Dapprich): It appears that the newsletter will complete the fiscal year with at least the desired 5% surplus. The S. Reed made a motion to approve Budget Proposal B, which was seconded by Brosnan. Proposal B passed. Dapprich welcomes the incoming board members and encourages them to submit their correct contact information to President Dittmar as soon as possible to be included in the summer edition of MASTA Notes. F. Northern Michigan Initiative (Peterson): No report. G. Okemos Suzuki (Rebeck): No report. H. Outreach/National Honors Orchestra (DeRose): The board agreed with DeRoses recommendations regarding new Grant requests. Villasurda moves not to approve the requests, seconded by S. Reed. The board agreed with the dispensing of camp scholarships, including the additional $125 with a motion from Villasurda and second from Brosnan. Andy Thompson of Clarkston and Jarryd Elias of Bloomfield Hills, represented Michigan in the National Honors Orchestra this past February. Both families sent supporting documents to be issued the $500 scholarship that has been awarded to them by MASTA. I. Solo Competition (Long): No report. J. String Camps (Scott): The change in the sessions has had a good impact on registrations. Last year there were around 250 students registered for 3 sessions. This year there are around 300. Session III is down in enrollment, but there is no wait list. K. Studio Teaching (Koski): No report. M. Troy Suzuki Workshop (Traines): The Suzuki Workshop was cancelled due to low enrollment. N. Website (Dapprich): Dapprich is considering a members-only section of our website. The discussion has been tabled until the board can talk more with Dapprich about his ideas and plans. O. Youth Arts Festival (Winder): If MYA makes it through this year, things should be financially more stable. Steve Reeds St. Joseph string quartet is the featured MASTA string quartet. Discussion followed regarding sponsorship and the need for nonartist types (successful adults who were positively influenced by their participation in the arts) advocating for the arts.

Affiliate Reports: Blue Lake Suzuki (Kesler): No report. MSBOA Liaison (D. Reed): Theres a general meeting on June 5th and Reed would like to see a lot of string teachers present. The sites and repertoire are set for the Fall Mid-Level Clinics. October 16 in Portage and Bedford, October 23 South Haven, Chelsea, Bloomfield Hills, and Grosse Pointe. All State Excerpts- MSBOA is still resisting the string committees request to use orchestral excerpts instead of etudes, but were still working on it. We dont yet know conductors or repertoire for the All- State Orchestras. Amy Marr will be organizing an Alt-Styles Festival in November at MSU for individuals and groups. Suzuki Liaison (Arnold): No report. Old Business: none New Business: A. Dittmar will be going to Kenya to work with the music school. Adjournment (Kotchenruther/Dittmar): 2:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Wendy Stuart

Oakland Youth Orchestra

2010/2011 Season
Auditions for all orchestras August 31.
35 Years of Youth Making Music

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TU E S DAYS WITH JOHN
Tuesday teacher workshops with John Kendall 2010-2011. Starting this fall on October 5th, 2010 in Ann Arbor. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the Northside Community Church. 929 Barton Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Come join us for the John Kendall workshops!
All string teachers are welcome to join this study group. The format for this year will be to watch Mr. Kendall teach 3 to 4 string students in a master class. The length of the repertoire will determine how many students will play. We meet the rst Tuesday of October, November, December, February, March and May. Cost is a one time donation of $100 for all 6 classes.Visiting teachers that can only come to a few classes would pay $20 per class. Demonstration students are of a Book 4 level on up in repertoire. The teachers that sign up for the full year nominate their students for the classes.
Please contact Wendy Azrak or Geri Arnold for more deatails e-mail: wendyazrak@hotmail.com telephone: 1(734)-213-5917 e-mail: drarnold2@aol.com telephone: 1-(734)-663-2228
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CGM 20 Year Anniversary Celebration
Canadian Grand Masters 20th Fiddling Competition & Show
Saturday, August 29th 2009 Centrepointe Theatre 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
The Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association would formally like to thank Yamaha Canada for their generous donation to Canadas premier Old Time Fiddling Contest
Yamahas CBB101 Carbon Fiber Bow Yamahas SV-150 Silent Practice Plus violin
Canadian Grand Masters 20th Fiddling Competition & Show Centrepointe Theatre
Saturday, August 29th 2009 Preliminaries at 12:30 pm; Finals at 7:00 pm
Top Fiddlers have been invited to compete in an all new format for the top prize and title of Canadian Grand Master Fiddler. Prizes
During the preliminaries, the contestants will have the opportunity to participate in a random draw for two fabulous prizes donated by Yamaha Canada: CBB101 Carbon Fiber Bow Yamaha SV-150 Silent Practice Plus violin Yamaha The top eleven finalists will then compete for Canadian Grand Master title and prize money: 1st 2nd $3,500.00 $2,250.00 3rd $1,100.00 4th to 11th $500.00

Table of Contents

Sponsor: Yamaha Canada & Prizes..2-3 Presidents Message.. 5 Acknowledgments... 6-7 Judges Bios & Master of Ceremonies.. 8-9 Junior Showcase Contestants... 10-11 Sponsors: Allure Hair Design & Spa, Class Axe Guitars, Kemptville Truck Centre Ltd..12 Special Guest Artist..13 CGM Contestants..14-26 Sponsors: Paul R.J Bastien, Contractor, Brigadoon Restaurant...15 Sponsors: Dairy Barn, Harold Workman Ltd., MacEwen, The Sewing & Fabric Room..17 Sponsor/Provider: The Royal Oak, Marquardt Printing Ltd.18 Sponsors: Pattis Pub, Quinns Ale House.20 Sponsor: Ottawa Folklore Centre Ltd..23 Sponsor: Chances R Restaurant..27 Sponsor: Peter Dawsons Violins..28

Presidents Message

A very warm welcome to the 20th Anniversary of the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition. We have a wonderful show lined up for you to enjoy with great fiddlers from across Canada competing for the title of Canadian Grand Master, and, as our guest artist this year, we are pleased to present Don Reed backed by South Mountain, one of Canadas top country bands. Don and South Mountain were the guest artists at the very first CGM competition held at the Centrepointe theatre in September 1990, so it is fitting that they should be back for this special anniversary. In addition, during the evening program, I am certain that you will enjoy the four Junior Showcase fiddlers we have invited to perform for you. You will notice a change in the format of the competition this year thanks to the hard work of our Steering Committee. We hope that this change will encourage the competitors from across the country to feature the many distinct styles of fiddling that exist in Canada. Our thanks again to the management of Centrepointe Theatre and the Theatre Volunteer Company for the substantial contribution they make to ensure the success of this event, and a big thank you to the Executive and Board of Directors of the Canadian Grand Masters, all of them volunteers, who have worked very hard for the past year to make todays show possible. On behalf of the CGM organization I thank you sincerely for being here today in support of the preservation of Old Time Fiddling in Canada. Sincerely, Peer Norgaard, President Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association

Photo by Lois Siegel

CGM wishes to thank the Board & Committee members for their continued commitment and support in making this annual competition possible:

Executive Board Members:

Peer Norgaard President Bonita Leblanc Vice-President (Chairperson of Membership) Todd Thompson Treasurer (Chairperson of Finance, Corporations & By-Laws) Marg Ct Secretary (Chairperson of Publications & Website)

Directors:

Calvin Vollrath Director (Steering Committee Chair) Randy Foster Director (Chairperson of Entertainment) Jim Hunter Director (Chairperson of Centrepointe Sound / CD Recording & Sales) Patti Lamoureux Director (Chairperson of Contestants & Junior Showcase)
John Miller Director (Chairperson of Promotion) Rick Wedge Director (Chairperson of Advertising) Ron Bourque Director (Chairperson of Fiddle Camp) Geoff Horrocks, Director Brian Hebert, Director Trent Bruner, Director Bob Daly, Director Helena Guzmn Publications Editor/Website Manager
CGM wishes to thank our service providers:
Centrepointe Theatre and Theatre Volunteer Company (Venue) Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Convention Centre (Accommodations) Lois Siegel, www.siegelproductions.ca (Photography) Helena Guzmn, www.hgf-design.com (Program & Poster Design) Marquardt Printing Ltd. (Printing)
CGM also wishes to thank the members of the Steering Committee who formulated the new Rule Changes:
Calvin Vollrath (Chairperson) Trent Bruner Shane Cook Marg Ct Randy Foster Daniel Gervais Dennis Harrington Brian Hebert Ivan Hicks Patti Lamoureux Paul Lemelin Troy MacGillivray Byron Myhre Peer Norgaard Louis Schryer Gordon Stobbe Mark Sullivan

And last, but not least. CGM wishes to thank the competition sponsors for their generous support:
Yamaha Canada Allure Hair Design & Spa Brigadoon Restaurant Chances R Restaurant Class Axe Guitars Dairy Barn Harold Workman Ltd. Kemptville Truck Centre Ltd. MacEwen Ottawa Folklore Centre Ltd. Pattis Pub Paul R.J Bastien, Contractor Peter Dawsons Violins Quinns Ale House The Royal Oak The Sewing & Fabric Room Rideau & District Olde Tyme Fiddlers Corporation Ottawa Traditional Fiddle & Folk Art Society Fiddleheads Tuesday Night Jammers Dennis & Kerri Harrington

2009 CGM Judges

Jacquelin Gurette (Qubec)
Jacquelin Gurette, raised in the suburbs of Qubec City, grew up surrounded by fiddle music. His father was a fiddler and one of his idols was French Canadian fiddle legend Jean Carignan. Jacquelin started playing guitar at age 13 and fiddle at age 15. He learned by ear, and although he enjoys all styles of fiddle music, his favorites to play are French-Canadian, Irish and Scottish.
Photo courtesy of the Gurette Family
Gordon Stobbe (Nova Scotia)
Gordon Stobbe, master fiddler, teacher and composer, makes his home on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. He has developed and continues a teaching program at the Canadian Conservatory of Music in Halifax. Gordons performance history includes theatre, radio host, television host, composing and recording scores for CBC dramas, producing and performing on other artists recordings, as well as composing and recording his own compositions. He is a publisher of fiddle music and instructional books and recordings. Gordon is in demand for workshops, camps and music retreats across Canada. http://www.fiddlebooks.com
Calvin Vollrath (Alberta)
Calvin Vollrath is a world-class fiddler and represents Alberta and Canada internationally. Since his participation at the 2000 World Music Expo (WOMEX) in Berlin Germany, Calvin has toured several European countries. Calvin is very active in the teaching aspect of fiddle music and is touted by the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society as one of the driving forces behind the revitalization of fiddle music. Calvin teaches annually at the SCES Fiddle Camp in Saskatchewan and at the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Camp in Ottawa since their inception. He also teaches at numerous workshops throughout Canada and the United States. In August 2005, Calvin received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship, in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding contribution to Old Time Fiddling. In May 2007, Calvin was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alberta Men of Country Music (AMOCM) for his contribution and support of country music and the success of his own career. He is a veteran recognized for his performing, teaching, judging and composing abilities.

Master of Ceremonies

Jol Lamoureux (British Columbia)
Photo courtesy of the Lamoureux Family
Junior Showcase Contestants

Scherene Auchterlonie

(Courtenay, British Columbia)
Scherene, 17, was given a violin for Christmas when she was almost nine and has not stopped playing since. Over the years she has been inspired by many fantastic musicians, but the musician who inspired her most was Pierre Schryer. Scherene has attended many workshops and camps with many fiddlers from all over Canada and the world such as: Pierre Schryer, Shane Cook, Mark Sullivan, Andr Brunet, Trent Freeman, Gordon Stobbe, Patti Lamoureux, Ruaridh Campbell and Pete Clark. When asked how she feels about attending the CGM as a junior showcase her answer was simple It will be an honour to be in the presence of so many great musicians, and to be able to represent my Province on stage. Im also looking forward to jamming with all the musicians in attendance it is going to be a lot of fun! Scherene would like to thank everyone who has made this trip possible with their generous contributions to her travel fund. Thank you for helping me share the music.
Cassie Anne MacDonald (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Cassie, 17, has been playing the fiddle since she was five and step dancing ever since she can remember. She has been teaching step dance since the age of fourteen for the Halifax Regional Recreation Department and is a member of Amethyst Highland Dance Step Troupe. She studied Classical violin with Yvonne DeRoller and Celtic fiddle with Kendra MacGillivray and Glen Graham. Since 2004 she has been studying with popular fiddler, Gordon Stobbe, whom she has accompanied at the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival in 2007. Cassie plays fiddle, mandolin and bodhran and step dances in the Celtic group Finnan Haddie. She is a volunteer performer at many fundraising and charity events throughout Nova Scotia. She is a Grade 12 International Baccalaureate student at Citadel High in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and will begin studies at University of Kings College-Halifax in September. Cassie is very grateful to the CGM for inviting her to perform.
Kieran Poile (Whitehorse, Yukon Territory)
Over the years Kieran, now 14, has become an important contributor to the music scene up north, performing with various musical groups and recording on C.B.C. His love of the violin has been nurtured by some wonderful classical teachers (including Jenny Atkinson, Christine Doknjas, and Rachel Grantham), and by his many inspiring fiddle instructors from whom he has learned a vast repertoire of fiddle songs from every style across the country. In Whitehorse, Kieran has been performing for two years with his jazz/swing band, Come Eat a Cat`. Thanks to fiddler Keitha Clark, Kieran is currently learning traditional Yukon songs to share at the Junior Showcase. Allen Benjamin, a Vuntut Gwitchin fiddler from Old Crow, is a pioneer in this style, and he is excited about the chance to share these songs with those outside the Yukon. Kieran is thrilled to be playing for the CGM Junior Showcase and hopes that everyone has a great time!!

Emily Yarascavitch (Oshawa, Ontario)
Demonstrating a musical talent at a very young age, Emily has been travelling across Ontario competing since she was six years of age. Now 15, Emily contributes much of her success over the years to the top-notch, professional instruction she has been able to receive not only from her two main fiddle teachers, Mark Sullivan and Mathew Johnson, but also to such people as Shane Cook, Brian Hebert, Louis Schryer, Webb Acheson, Jacinthe Trudeau, Patti Lamoureux and Calvin Vollrath. Emily is presently working on the completion of her Grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music Exam in Violin under the guidance of Laurie Mitchell. Emily is a strong supporter of the four, well-established Durham Old Time Fiddle Clubs that meet regularly in the area. The guidance, encouragement, and support that the members of these clubs have given her, especially piano player, Evelyn Stinson, and fiddler, Ray Brisson, cannot go unmentioned. Emilys interest in Old Time Fiddling has given her the great opportunity to develop a wide circle of close friendships with competitors of all ages and their families right across Canada, and she is very honoured to have been selected as one of the CGM Junior Showcase Performers for 2009!
Photos courtesy of Junior Showcase contestants
Special Guest Artists: Don Reed & South Mountain!
Champion fiddler Don Reed, backed by South Mountain, will be Guest Artist at the 2009 Championship. Don was born in Sudbury, Ontario, is a 3-time North American Champion and is the first call session player for record producers throughout North America and Europe. Don is likely to be the man with the bow in hand on any of the fiddle parts you hear in todays recorded country music. South Mountain member Steve Piticco started playing guitar at age 11. As a result of his distinctive sound and style he has toured and recorded with an endless list of the whos who in country music. In addition, the Canadian Country Music Association has recognized his talents by awarding him Guitar player of the year and Instrumentalist of the year on numerous occasions. Other members that make up South Mountain are Kurk Bernard (bass guitar and vocals) and Jay Riehl (drums and vocals). Shortly after their debut record release, South Mountain had created sufficient impact to capture the Canadian Country Music Associations coveted Vista Rising Star Award honors as top new artist of 1991. The industry buzz, coupled with the groups instant success at radio, would indicate that the win was no surprise. South Mountain has held the title of, International Band of the Year in Europe beating out The Dixie Chicks, The Mavericks & Alabama. In 2005 South Mountain won the best Live Show beating out the likes of Shania Twain! Their last Euro-Tour had them playing in front of tens of thousands of people in Lithuania, Spain, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium & Denmark. The band has been asked back in 2009 & 2010 to headline many of the festivals. South Mountain proudly waved the Canadian flag while in Europe & Scandinavia!

Photo courtesy of South Mountain
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2009 CGM Contestants

1. Michael Audette (Lorette, Manitoba)
Michael, 16, has been playing the fiddle since he was 4 years old. Currently he performs with a group called Michael Audette and his Reel Deal Band, and a four fiddler group named Quadrille. He also attends various competitions throughout Manitoba and performs for local Mtis activities and monthly Old Time Dances. Michael has released two CDs one released in 2007 Keeping the Tradition and the 2nd new 2009 release called Showtime. Michael performed last year for the first time in the Junior Showcase and is now competing for the CGM title.
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2. Forest Borch (New Sarepta, Alberta)
Forest learned to love the fiddle while attending the summer camps organized by the Alberta Society of Fiddlers. He has competed in numerous events and competitions around Alberta; and placed second in the 2008 Grand North American Fiddle Competition in Radway. He and his brothers perform for weddings and street dances in the area and together they won first runner up at the Northern Star Talent Search in Edmonton. He proudly plays the fiddle of Marcel Meilleur, given to him by Marcels daughter. This is his first appearance at the CGM.
Photo (1) by Lois Siegel; (2) Courtesy: Forest Borch
Congratulations to the Participants of the 20th Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition!
We wish you the best of luck!
3. Andr Brunet (LEpiphanie, Qubec)
Andr is very active in the world of traditional Qubec music and is currently playing with Pierre-Luc Dupuis and ric Beaudry in the group De Temps Antan. Since 2004, he has been playing with a band called Celtic Fiddle Festival next to the masterful Irish fiddler Kevin Burke. In August 2008, Andr took home top honours as Canadian Grand Master champion.

4. Rosanna Burrill

(Upper Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia)
This is Rosannas second appearance at the CGM. Although she is spending most of her time practicing for an audition to university, she does find time to teach fiddle at the Tobique Fiddle Camp. In 2008, while in Ottawa for the CGM, Rosanna placed fourth in Pembroke.
5. Kyle Charron (Barrie, Ontario)
In 2007 Kyle was the Shelburne Canadian Open Champion and in 2008 placed second. Kyle also received the Shelburne Johnny Mooring Trophy in 2006, 2007 and 2008. In his first appearance last year at the CGM, he placed third. This will be Kyles second appearance at the CGM.

Photos (3, 4, 5) by Lois Siegel
6. Yvon Cuillerier (St. Bruno, Qubec)
This is Yvons 17th consecutive CGM appearance. Yvon is well known for his great passion for the fiddle. If there is a jam session, you can bet that Yvon will be taking part. He is the 2007 Maritime Fiddle Champion. In 2008 Yvon placed second in Vaudreuil, QC and also in 2008 Yvon was a finalist in Pembroke.
7. Aime Fauteux (Abbotsford, British Columbia)
Aime, 14, is the 2008 Provincial Open Fiddle Champion of B.C. Aime became involved with Old Time Fiddling at the age of 8 and has kept a busy schedule, competing in contests and performing at all kinds of events throughout B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Aime is a very well respected fiddler who has proudly worked her way up the fiddling ranks and has to her credit numerous trophies and awards. Aime was a 2007 CGM Junior Showcase performer and is very excited about competing this year.
8. Julie Fitzgerald (Bancroft, Ontario)
Julie is currently taking Jazz Violin Contemporary Music at Humber College and teaches fiddle and dance during her time off. This fall, Julie is taking a year off from college to tour with Everything Fitz. Julie has performed at the CGM as a Junior Showcase performer in 2005 and as guest entertainer with Everything Fitz in 2006 and 2008. This is her first time competing at the CGM.
Photo (6) by Lois Siegel; (7) Courtesy: Fauteux Family; (8) Courtesy: Julie Fitzgerald
9. Trent Freeman (Comox, British Columbia)
Trent has toured and recorded across Canada and the U.S. with bluegrass, rock and jazz bands, including The Clumsy Lovers, Chasing Blue and The Bread & Butter Band. He is currently touring with country singer Jessie Farrell. He plays for Old Time and Contra Dance, and teaches at music camps around B.C and in Ontario. Trent is currently going into his third year of studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. This is Trents sixth appearance at the CGM.
10. Braden Gates (Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta)
Braden, 17, started playing fiddle at the age of five and is the 2008 AB Provincial Old Time Fiddle Champion. Alongside his twin sister, Marlee, and his dad, Troy, Braden plays in the Gates Family Band for dances, concerts, and jamborees all over Alberta. This is his first time competing at the CGM.
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11. Kathleen Gorey-McSorley (Fredericton, New Brunswick)
Kathleen, 15, began as a fiddle player about seven years ago. In 2008, she placed second in the Mid-Atlantic Fleadh in Pearl River, NY. She began studying classical violin with Sylbie Roy a couple of years ago and is enjoying the challenge and the genre of music. She plans to continue to expand her musical horizons and to eventually enter musical studies at university. Kathleen has released her first CD Caitlin Is Ainm Dom (Irish for My Name is Kathleen). This is Kathleens first appearance at the CGM.

Photo (9) by Lois Siegel; (10) Courtesy: Braden Gates
12. Mathew Johnson (Waterdown, Ontario)
Mathew started fiddling when he was three years old and has been competing since he was four. He has traveled around the world entertaining and representing Canada. Some of Mathews more recent awards include the Peoples Choice Award at the 2005 and 2007 Canadian Open Fiddling Championships in Shelburne, first runner-up at the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 CGM, and the 2008 Canadian Open Fiddling Champion in Shelburne. We are pleased to have Mathew here for his eighth CGM.
13. Alex Lamoureux (Comox, British Columbia)
This is Alexs second appearance as a competitor at the CGM. He placed in the top 11 in his first attempt in 2008. He also placed in the top 10 of the open class in Pembroke in 2008. Alex was a Junior Showcase Performer at the Canadian Grand Masters in 2006. He is currently performing with the Lamoureux family band and doing solo gigs as well.
14. Adam Leblanc (Memramcook, New Brunswick)
Adam, now 18, has been playing the fiddle for 8 years, the classical violin for 4 years and is also a step dancer. He has competed in numerous competitions and has performed in many different shows throughout the Maritimes. He was Open Step Dance Champion of 2007 and 2008. This is Adams first appearance at the CGM.
Photos (12, 13) by Lois Siegel; (14) Courtesy: Adam Leblanc
15. Stphanie Lpine (Lanaudire, Qubec)
A gifted violinist for over 15 years, Stphanie was born into and developed her talent within a family of musicians. Her musical journey began at a young age with classical piano and violin. She studied music in college, and refined her training with the help of Irish violinist, Kevin Burke, and musician/ethnomusicologist, Lisa Ornstein. Her style pays tribute to the traditional heritage of Qubec and deeply reflects her Scandinavian, Irish, and eastern European influences. Danceability : Quality : Overall Performance :
16. Troy MacGillivray (Lanark, Nova Scotia)
Troy has a roots-centered approach to his fiddling and piano playing that has the power to inspire any audience. His musical prowess can be attributed to an especially rare combination of commitment and bloodline. Troys latest project, When Here Meets There, is the 2009 ECMA Roots / Traditional Group Recording of the Year, and is a unique collaboration with Canadian & US National Fiddle Champion Shane Cook that showcases why both fiddlers are at the top of their game. Danceability : Quality : Overall Performance :

17. Dan Mighton (Hanover, Ontario)
Starting to play just 9 years ago, Dans love for fiddle quickly took him to the top of the charts in the competition world! By the time he turned 15, he had placed first in many 18 and under competitions. Dan has become a much sought-after musician, being called upon as a back-up fiddler for dance bands, coordinating his own shows, and to teach at camps, etc. He has performed in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, parts of the U.S., as well as throughout Ontario. He has produced two CDs and is very proud to be competing for the first time this year at the CGM. Danceability : Quality : Overall Performance :
Photos (15) Courtesy: www.violontradquebec.com; (16) by Lois Siegel; (17) Courtesy: Dan Mighton
18. Danny Perreault (Granby, Qubec)
Cette anne est ma treizime participation au CGM. En 2008, je me suis class troisime dans la classe Champion au concours provinciale Vaudreuil. Et aussi en 2008, jai sorti mon troisime cd (on joue pour le fun). Je suis trs fier de jouer ct de mon idole Yvon Cuillerier au CGM. Merci et au plaisir de se revoir au CGM.
19. Alex Randall (Langley, British Columbia)
Alex has been playing the fiddle for over 10 years and brings with him the knowledge of keeping Old Time Music alive. He has competed throughout the Province, John Arcand Fiddlefest and at the CGM. He is a member of the British Columbia Old Time Fiddlers, Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers, Branch 4 and the Surrey Fiddlers, Branch 5. Alex teaches privately and has taught at Gavin Lake Fiddle Treat and the Pacific Fiddle College. Alex would like to take this opportunity to thank the CGM for his invitation to the 2009 competition. Good luck to all!
Photos (18, 19) by Lois Siegel
20. Anthony Rissesco (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Anthony is the 2006 and 2007 Maritime Fiddle Champion. He started playing piano at five and violin at seven. He has been competing in fiddle contests for 29 years. Anthony is a member of the Gig Dogs and likes to share his love of music from classical to Cape Breton styles. This is Anthonys 13th appearance at the CGM.

21. Karrnnel Sawitsky

(Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
Karrnnel released his debut self-titled solo recording in February 2009 which features 100% original compositions which couples traditional fiddle styles with modern mainstream sounds. On the competition front, he is a 2008 CGM Finalist, four-time Saskatchewan Provincial Fiddle Champion, four-time 2007 Govan Champion and the 2007 Grand North American 1st runner up. We are happy to welcome Karrnnel for his 10th CGM appearance.

22. Patrick Wieler (Brampton, Ontario)
This is Patricks second appearance competing at the CGM, having placed fourth in 2008. Patrick placed first at the Pembroke Fiddle Championship in 2007, third in the 2008 Shelburne Canadian Championship, and second in the 2006 Ontario Open Championship. Together with his sister Erika, he is a 3 time Canadian Duet Champion and 3 time Pembroke Duet Champion.
Photos (21, 22) by Lois Siegel