ASTA Certification Advancement Program

The ASTA Certification Advancement Program will be offered again May 29th at Rice University. This is a non-competitive exam program that offers students an opportunity to play scales, arpeggios, an etude and literature as well as sight-read for a qualified teacher/examiner and receive feedback. These progressive exams give both teacher and student a way to track progress, and provide documentation for your students' when applying for colleges and scholarships, summer programs, and so forth. The process provides great motivation in preparation.

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Posted On March, 07 2010 04:58:54 CST

Spring Concert - February 28, 2010 4:00 PM at Clear Springs HS

Our Spring Concert featuring guest violin soloist Chavdar Parashkevov will be held on February 28, 2010 4:00 PM at Clear Springs High School. Everyone is welcome to attend! Tickets are $10 for Adults & FREE for Students.

More info about Chavdar Parshkevov:
Bulgarian-born violinist Chavdar Parashkevov has captivated audiences throughout Europe and the US with his sensual artistic approach, sensitivity, and virtuosic technique. Mr. Parashkevov has been awarded a number of prizes from various Bulgarian competitions. These include: Second Prize in “Best Performance of Bulgarian Music” – Varna 1993, First Prize in the National Competition “Svertoslav Obretenov” – Provadia 1994, Special Prize in a competition for the “Best Performance of Czech and Slovak Music”– Varna 1995, First Prize in “Young Talents Competition” – Sofia, and prize for a Bach performance in 1996.

Mr. Parashkevov’s diverse career has included numerous appearances with different orchestras. He has soloed with the Varna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Festival Chamber Orchestra in Varna, as well as the Schumen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra of Music School “L. Pipkov” in Sofia, Bulgaria.

In 2005 Chavdar and pianist Vessela Gintcheva released the CD “Moto Perpetuo.” In May 2009 the CD was played on Space Shuttle Atlantis during mission STS 125 to the Hubble Space Telescope. Currently Chavdar Parashkevov is performing as a core member of the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet Orchestras.

Posted On February, 20 2010 07:20:11 CST

Upcoming Events

• 2/21 - Extended rehearsal from 2:30-5:00, Concerto Competition 5:30 @ Clear Springs HS
• 2/28 - Spring Concert 4:00 PM @ Clear Springs HS - Tickets $10 for Adults & Free For Students
• 3/7 - Rehearsal Location Change For The Rest Of The Season To Clear Creek High School
• 3/21 - Commitment for Summer Exchange Program Due (August 2nd-8th)
• 5/1 - Applications for 2010-11 Season Due
• 5/15 - Auditions for 2010-11 for New Students. Send applications to
lblack@ccisd.net
• 8/2 to 8/8 - BAYS Performance collaboration with the Turkish North Cyprus Chorus. This is a week long event of daily rehearsals and performances in Houston and Austin.

Posted On February, 09 2010 09:22:55 CST