With the start of a new year brings the hope of new beginnings.  The Ohio String Teachers Association welcomes all members to consider making a donation of their time to the organization. We are in need of Board of Directors members, people to take on special projects, and those who are eager to get involved with the business of supporting string playing and teaching in the state of Ohio. Now is the time to get involved. All of us are being asked to do more with less and unfortunately that means that people are more likely to withdraw and our organization, like all organizations, is loosing it forward momentum. Now is the time to engage so that you re-energize. Take a moment to consider how you energy, effort, and ideas could make a positive impact.  Please read the latest newsletter to see that positive things that we did in 2010 and think about what you can contribute in 2011.

If you are interested in getting involved please download one of these forms and see that you return it to Kathleen Horvath at kah24@case.edu.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

OSTA Volunteer Form (PDF)

Clinician on the Go Form (PDF)

This year we are have made some major changes to the traditional schedule followed at OMEA so that our meeting does not conflict with the performance of the Cincinnati Orchestra. So, we divided the reading session with Stanton’s Music to happen on Thursday January 27, and then our Business meeting will be for breakfast on Friday. Come join us for breakfast and take part in what we have to offer.

Ohio Music Education Association Annual Conference

January 27 – 29, 2011

Cincinnati Ohio

Schedule of String Sessions, Meetings, and Performances

I.  Clinic Sessions and Meeting:

Thursday, January 27

12:15 – “What Do You Mean, Strings are Not Important?” – Dr. Robert Gillespe – Hyatt Bluegrass AB

1:30 – “Top Ten Tips for Teaching Middle School Strings” – Dr. Bob Phillips – Hyatt Bluegrass AB

4:00 – “Wired for Sound: Understanding and Teaching Generation Net” – Dr. Bob Phillips – Hyatt Bluegrass AB

5:15 – “O.S.T.A. Sight Reading Session” – Dan Clark, Kathleen Horvath, Stanton’s – Hyatt Regency Ballroom EFG

Friday, January 28

8:00 ‐ O.S.T.A. Meeting and Breakfast – Kathleen Horvath – CCC – Junior Ballroom B

11:00 – AE Orchestra Affairs“  The Whole Package” – Pam Thiel, Ray Walczuk – Hyatt Regency Ballroom, EFG

“Tuneups for your String Instruments” – Paul Bartel – Hayatt Bluegrass AB

12:15 – “Rehearsal Techniques for Middle and High School Orchestras” – Eddie Chiudioni & Dr. Kathleen Horvath – Hyatt Bluegrass AB

1:30 – “Top Ten Tips for Teaching Elementary Strings” – Dr. Bob Phillips – Hyatt Bluegrass AB

2:45 – “Using Ensemble Music to Teach Musicianship in Beginning and Intermediate Strings” – Dr. Pamela Hayes –Hyatt Regency Ballroom EFG

“From Concept to Teaching Tool – How Do I Do It?” – Dr. Brenda Mitchell – Hyatt Bluegrass AB

4:00 – “Setting your Beginning Violinists and Violists Up Right” – Sherry Ellis – Hyatt Regency Ballroom EFG

Saturday, January 29

8:30 – “Efficient and Effective Conductor” – Dr. Robert McCashin (All‐State Orchestra Director) Hyatt Regency Ballroom EFG

9:45 – “Unlocking the Mystery of the Bow Hold” – O’Neill – Hyatt Bluegrass AB

12:45 – “Sisters – The Cello and the Bass Play the Same Part Right?” – Dr. Joanne Erwin – Hyatt Bluegrass AB

II. Concerts

Thursday, January 27

4:00 – Toledo Youth Symphony – Millennium Grand Ballroom AB

7:45 – Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra – Paavo Jarvi, Conductor ‐ CCC – Grand Ballroom B

Friday, January 28

9:45 – Westlake High School Orchestra – Ray Walczuk, Director – Hyatt Regency Ballroom EFG

1:30 – Miller South String Orchestra – Hyatt Regency EFG

2:45 – University of Cincinnati, College‐Conservatory of Music Philharmonia Orchestra – Millennium Grand Ballroom AB

8:00 – O.M.E.A. All‐State Orchestra – Dr. Robert McCashin, Director – CCC – Grand Ballroom B

Saturday, January 28

9:45 – Cincinnati Youth Symphony – Millennium Grand Ballroom AB

11:00 – Sycamore Junior High Strings – David Smarelli, Director – Hyatt Regency Ballroom EFG

12:15 – Wright State University String Quartet – Hyatt Regency Ballroom EFG