Complex sentence: In 1983 he was named Artist Teacher of the Year by the American String Teacher Association and in April 2007 he was honored with the New England String Ensemble's Muses & Mentors Award for his great artistry and significant contributions to string education.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1983 he was named Artist Teacher of the Year by the American String Teacher Association. In April 2007 he will be honored with the New England String Ensemble's "Muses & Mentors Award" for his great artistry and significant contributions to string education.