AMERICAN STRING TEACHER August 2008 | Volume 58 | Number 3 BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE! August 2008 Guidelines for Successful Orchestra Auditions The Projected Career Plans of String Music Educators Challenging the Middle School Orchestra Musician PLUS: String Industry Council Directory 3 American String Teachers Association www.astaweb.com SAVE THE DATES! 2009 ASTA National Conference March 19-21, 2009 Atlanta, GA * Exhibits * National Orchestra Festival * National Solo Competition * Alternative Styles Awards 2010 ASTA National Conference February 17-20, 2010 Santa Clara, CA * Exhibits * National Orchestra Festival * National High School Honors Orchestra 2 | American String Teacher | August 2008 AMERICAN STRING TEACHER CONTENTS August 2008 | Volume 58 | Number 3 Features and Forums Using a Practice Diary to Promote Self-Regulated Instrumental 34 Practice As a studio violin teacher, I spend a lot of time teaching my students how to practice striving to follow in the footsteps of Ivan Galamian. by Susan J. Kim Challenging the Middle School Orchestra Musician 38 We want to challenge our students—but, to do what? What kinds of experiences make a lasting impact on a young person, and how can we help our students develop a feeling of ownership that leads to a commitment to music? by Gail V. Barnes Mastering the Unknown: Guidelines for Successful Orchestra 42 Auditions Orchestra auditions and recitals require differing methods of preparation. Read about the most important difference between auditions and recitals. by Garrett Fischbach The Projected Career Plans of String Music Educators: Implications 46 for the Profession Where do string teachers go when they leave the profession, and what are the implications on the profession as a whole? by Joshua Russell Master Class 64 There Are No Secrets—Thoughts on a Career in Music An Interview with Violinist David Nadien David Nadien’s name is known to many young violinists as “the man who recorded those great Suzuki CDs.” His affi liation with Dr. Suzuki was just a small part of his stellar career. by Elaine Fine www.astaweb.com | 5 AMERICAN STRING TEACHER CONTENTS August 2008 | Volume 58 | Number 3 Columns Special Inspirations Sections 10 by Donna Sizemore Hale 30 ASTA Award Winners Member2Member 52 Discovering Strings and 32 Strings and Volunteering: A Winning Combination Orchestra by Robert Gillespie 56 2009 ASTA National Conference Preview Teaching Tips 72 2008 String Industry Council 86 Check Sheet for the Beginning String Class Directory by Nancy Kredel Mission Statement The American String Teachers Association promotes excellence in string and orchestra teaching and playing. 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As busy teachers, we often neglect 32 Commerce St., P.O. Box 90, Springfi eld, NJ 07081 our own professional development and growth. Make your professional [email protected] development a priority and your students will reap the rewards. Th e Executive Director • Donna Sizemore Hale ASTA National Offi ce ASTA National Conference off ers you more than 175 string-related 4153 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 sessions and workshops. Plan now to attend. [email protected] American String Teacher On the national level, ASTA provides a number of resources that are Editor • Mary Jane Dye designed to help you promote strings. Many of you have seen the special Interim Articles Editor • Mary Wagner customizable PowerPoint on our website and the advocacy video. Th ese Reviews Editor • Marg Schmidt Design and Layout • Sky Henderson tools were created to help you advance strings at the grassroots level. 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