Great Materials for Teaching Alternative Styles 
This all-star panel will demonstrate and explain materials for teaching fiddling, jazz and more in the studio and classroom.  Much of what is termed Alternative Styles is American music. Learn specific ways to bring these fantastic styles of music alive for your students even if you are a novice. 
Clinicians: Andy Dabczynski, Mark O’Connor, Bob Phillips, Randy Sabien
Sponsored by: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.

                      
How to Introduce Advanced Violin Techniques to Young Children Early On  
For more than three decades The Sassmannshaus Tradition has been one of the leading violin methods for children in German-speaking countries. The Sassmannshaus Tradition is now available in English and has been adapted, both in content and songs, for today's English speaking children. In this session the co-author Kurt Sassmannshaus will demonstrate how songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing as well as how advanced violin techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting can be introduced early on.  
Presenter: Kurt Sassmannshaus 
Sponsored by: Barenreiter
    

Big is Beautiful: Achieving and Teaching that "Solid" String Sound
Names "Instrumentalist of the Year" in Atlanta and known nationwide for his classically-founded, cutting edge rock/improvisation performances, violinist Bobby Yang presented and exciting session in Albuquerque (2008) devoted to the individual journey toward full instrumental expression. Join us in Atlanta for more music and a lively, hands-on session featuring four fundamental techniques for "solid" sound and their natural connection to better intonation, left/right hand coordination, vibrato, and expressive playing. For the fullest experience plan to bring your instrument.  
Clinician: Bobby Yang
Sponsored by: Connolly & Company, Inc.

Chinrest Innovations: Physical Consequences of Chinrest Choice in Young Children
Head angle problems, raised left shoulders, and drooping scrolls are often a sign that a student is trying to avoid a painful chinrest.  See compelling photos of how a change in chinrest can make many parts of teaching children easier.  Sign up for a personal fitting yourself.
Clinicians: Gary Frisch and Lynne Denig
Sponsored by: Frisch & Denig Custom-fitted Chinrests

New Directions® for Strings: The Next Chapter
New Directions® for Strings, Book 2 reinforces and expands the techniques presented in Book 1 by preparing students for ensemble repertoire and laying the foundation for advanced technique. These expanded techniques include improvisation, composition, and executive skills. Come see how this new series, designed around the national standards, really puts “new directions” to use in the second year string class and beyond!
Clinicians: (either) Robert D. McCashin, Kathleen Horvath, Joanne Erwin, or Brenda Mitchell
Sponsored by: The FJH Music Company

The Cello Collection - Book/CDs in 3 Volumes from the G. Schirmer Instrumental Library Series
These three new publications present essential, standard classical cello literature at three levels: Easy to Intermediate, Intemediate, and Intermediate to Advanced. Each volume comes with a CD of performances by Joseph Johnson, principal cellist of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and also piano accompaniment tracks recorded by Judit Jaomes. Historical notes about each piece are included. Every cello teacher needs to learn about these new, innovative publications. A free book/CD will be given to all who attend!  
Sponsored by: G. Schirmer, Inc.  
  

Introducing the Lightest Violin Shouler Rests and Cases in the World
Il Gladio is the only company that is able to produce silver carbon fiber cases and straight-line grid pattern cases in black. All our cases come with mirror-like sleek finish. While being unbeatably light and strong, the price of our cases are also surprisingly affordable. With Il Gladio, you will definitely be the center of the attention! 
Presenter: Christina Chu
Sponsored by: Il Gladio
 

More Strings Extraordinaire! 
Be among the first to sample the newest collection of "extraordinary"  pieces for young string players. Find the formula for putting together spectacular performances which include all of your students by maximizing the many options of the More Strings Extraordinaire! format. Teaching tips and performance suggestions will be shared as related to the pieces. You don't want to miss this hands-on reading session. Bring your instruments!
Presenter: Deborah Baker Monday    
Sponsored by: Neil A. Kjos Music Company

The "Modern Method" Approach: Introducing New, Sequentially Organized Repertoire for Beginning Studio Instruction
Mel Bay's "Modern Methods" for violin, viola, cello and fiddle develop technique and musicianship through stylistically varied repertoire which is selected separately for each instrument. Designed for individual studio introduction, the books emphasize initial set-up and excellent posture through pictures and exercises. Each book and companion CD introduces students to tunes in a myriad of styles including renaissance, baroque, classical, jazz, fiddling and rock. 
Presenters: Renata Bratt, Laurie Scott, Martin Norgaard, Mary Ann Willis
Sponsored by: Mel Bay Publications

Simply Strings, Book 2 
Now that your students have completed Book 1, and the basics are mastered, they can really start to move and learn quickly. See how the sequencing of Book 1 and continued in Book 2 progress your students in to fine young musicians. 
Presenter: Denese Odegaard 
Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications, Inc.

Violin Technique- a Lecture Demonstration Galamian Principles 
Known as the definitive source of the Galamian Principles, Charles Avsharian has made notable contributions to the world of video music pedagogy by producing the Master Teachers Series of video tapes including volumes of Ivan Galamian, Josef Gingold, Donald McInnes and Ruggiero Rucci. He has made recital and solo appearances with orchestras in Europe, the Middle East and Russia. Charles Avsharian attended the Curtis Institute and has taught at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and currently teaches during the summer at the Meadowmount School of Music.  
Clinician: Charles Avsharian    
Sponsored by: Shar Products Company

Free Book and CD: First Step Method for Beginning Strings
First Step Method for Beginning Strings incorporates an innovative approach to music literacy that addresses the Audio, Visual and Kinesthetic learner. Pedagogy is intertwined with an abundant of fun songs that students love to play. Featuring a read along approach, because students will remember more what they hear themselves say. Work sheets, study guides, provide remedial repetition and review so that learning is effortless and second nature. 
Clinician: Guido A. Lavorata
Sponsored by: Strings Music and More

UsingTeen Strings in Your Classroom 
The clinic will be split up into three segments. Firstly, David Lusterman (Publisher of Strings) will introduce the Strings brand and show how Teen Strings can help educators with recruiting, motivating, retaining, and teaching string students. Secondly, a panel of teachers who currently use Teen Strings will share how the magazine has enhanced their lesson plans and their students’ learning experience. Lastly, a quartet will do a reading of Strings Charts along with other selections featured in Teen Strings 
Presenters: David Lusterman and panel members
Sponsored by Teen Strings/String Letter Publishing

Tempo Press Reading Session 
Bring your instruments! Led by renowned conductor and arranger Sandra Dackow, teachers will have the opportunity to play over 80 easy and intermediate compositions for school orchestra. Attendees will be able to select from new titles and old favorites. Dackow will also offer rehearsal and performance tips specific for each title.
Clinician: Sandra Dackow 
Sponsored by: Tempo Press

It's Easier Than You Think! A Guide to Successfully Adding Electric Strings to Any Orchestra Program Since the advent of electronic strings, educators have been finding new ways to energize programs, recruit and retain students, and lead string education into the 21st Century. The session provides step by step demonstration on how to transform your traditional acoustic string quartet into a modern electric string ensemble. Specifics on instruments, sound equipment, cabling, effects pedals and repertoire will be detailed. 
Presenter: Kenny Baker
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation