Register now for the First Annual Texas State ViolaFest, to be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9:00am-6:00pm at the Texas State University campus. All violists who have been playing for 1 year or more are invited to register and enjoy sessions including warm-up and technique classes, All-State prep sessions (grades 9-12 only), special topics classes, and masterclasses. Everyone will also play in a viola ensemble appropriate to their level which will rehearse during the day and perform in the final recital.
Click here to register!
Violinists are also invited to attend an be a “violist for a day.” A limited number of violas may be available to be borrowed for the day, and if there is sufficient interest we’ll look into renting instruments for the day. Please register so we can plan accordingly!
Registration is $25 for the full day and includes a pizza lunch and a t-shirt. Please register by Friday, September 1 to ensure you get your desired t-shirt size. Beginners (less than 1 year of playing experience) and non-violist siblings are welcome to attend and observe all events at no charge. (NOTE: If you would like to attend but would be unable to due to the registration fee, please check the appropriate box below to be considered for a reduced registration rate.)
If you are interested in playing in a masterclass, please complete the information below by Friday, September 1 and indicate with whom you would like to work. A recommendation from your teacher will be required, and a $25 masterclass fee (in addition to registration) will apply. Piano accompaniment is not required, and will not be provided.
Faculty:
Kathryn Steely – Baylor University
Ames Asbell – Texas State University
Ruben Balboa – Southwestern University
Martha Carapetyan – Austin Viola Workshop
Daniel Gee Cordova – Austin Suzuki Music School/Greater Austin Suzuki Institute
Sara Driver – Driver String Studio
Schedule:
9:00 – Registration/check-in
9:30 – Ensemble warm-up/rehearsal
10:30 – Technique, All-State Prep and Special Topics classes
11:30 – Technique, All-State Prep and Special Topics classes
12:30 – Pizza lunch with faculty Q&A
1:30 – Masterclasses
2:30 – Masterclasses
3:30 – Ensemble rehearsal (prepare for recital)
4:30 – Break/Recital set-up
5:00 – Closing Recital, Evans Auditorium
All classes will take place in the Texas State School of Music main building at 101 Pleasant Street, San Marcos, TX 78666. The final concert will be held in Evans Auditorium. Free parking adjacent to both venues will be available on campus during the event. You will receive an email with full details, including directions, parking, payment, etc a few days before the event.
Thanks so much for your interest in our first-ever ViolaFest! Please email me at the address below if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Dr. Ames Asbell
viola@txstate.edu
