As I was returning from the regional ASTA workshop in Omaha, I thought about all the wonderful, dedicated educators involved in this workshop. Everyone in attendance, if they feel as I do, was recharged with a breath of fresh instructional air. It takes a unified effort of many people. School Orchestra Director to create the spark of interest in the student and be cognitive of the musician's development. Private teachers to take the spark started in the schools and nurture it into a blazing fire of life long interest and talent.
Youth symphony directors to continue the development through additional performance opportunities.
Universities and colleges to provide workshops and opportunities for enrichment for the private teachers, school teachers, and students. University and college professors to offer expertise to schools and in turn, participate in cooperative workshops. This participation with classroom teachers will encourage collaboration between teaching levels amd expose each other to current educational reforms and new teaching trends. General music teachers to teach students the basic elements of music and instill an enjoyment of music prior to playing an instrument. Fellow music teachers to support both orchestra teachers and orchestra students.