2009 National Conference
March 18-21
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, Geogia

Call for Research Poster Proposals

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Proposals for sessions and Reserach Poster Sessions will only be accepted online this year

Research Poster session applications will be accepted until October 3, 2008. The online submission process for education session proposals has concluded.

Research Poster Sessions                                         (Submission Deadline: October 3, 2008)  
This poster session is open to papers involving any aspect of string playing and teaching, including those that are philosophical, theoretical, or historical in nature, as well as reports that are qualitative and quantitative in design. We are accepting submission of studies being conducted by undergraduate students, graduate students, university faculty, and practicing teachers in public or private school. Submission procedures: All submissions must meet the Code of Ethics published in the Journal of Research in Music Education (also available at www.menc.org) and should not have been published prior to the conference. Papers presented at other conferences will be considered for poster presentation if the audience was substantially different (e.g., a state meeting or a university symposium).  A statement specifying particulars of presentation must be included with the submission. You must be a member of the American String Teachers Association (at time of submission and presentation). If accepted, the primary or a listed co-researcher must register for and attend the conference to present the poster. Presenters will be expected to bring 40 copies of their abstract and five copies of the completed report to the session. 

Music Industry Showcases  (SOLD OUT)  
These sessions are for promotion of commercial products and services. These sessions give you the opportunity to launch new products, market directly to a focused group for a one-hour block, and provide increased visibility for your product or service. Showcases are available for purchase on a first come, first served basis and available to members of the String Industry Council. Members: please contact your company representative to have them reserve the showcase slot. Company representatives: please contact Beth Danner-Knight at beth@astaweb.com or use the exhibitor prospects contract to reserve your slot.

Sample Session Topics  
The following is a list of sample topics for sessions needed for the conference. All proposals will be considered and sent through an evaluation process.

Administrative Support (K-12)
Advocacy
Assessment (writing, documenting, reporting)
Alternative Styles (proposals reviewed by the Alternative Styles Committee)
Chamber music
Classical performance
Community support
Conducting
Copyright issues
Diversity
Guitar (classical as well as K-12 teaching)
Harp
Improvisation
Injury prevention
Marketing your school or studio prograM
Motivation
Choosing appropriate literature and repertoire
Practice Techniques
Recruiting and retention of string students
Rehearsal techniques 
Research related to pedagogy and performance
String class pedagogy (elementary, middle level, senior high)
String maintenance (basic) 
Students with special needs
Teaching Artistry in the Private Studio
Teaching rhythm
Theory and composition
Traditional pedagogy
Training future string educators and performers
University level studio teaching
Viola, Violin, Cello, Double bass
Working with the full orchestra

All session presenters, research poster presenters and ensemble directors must be current ASTA members when submitting the proposal and at the time of the presentation.

*All proposals must be submitted through this online collection process. Any proposals sent in any other format will not be considered.

Deadline for Submitting Sessions: March 17^th, 2008 (already closed)
Deadline for Submitting Posters: October 3^rd, 2008

I am aware that in order to submit a proposal, I must hold current membership in ASTA. I understand that presenters and panelists receive no honoraria and are responsible for their own expenses, including conference registration fees. Presenters must provide or rent their own LCD projectors, computers, and other audio-visual materials and equipment. If needed (and requested in advance), ASTA will provide flipcharts. Presenters should plan to supply their own handouts (a minimum of 150).