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Book your calendars for ASMTA 2008 Conference to be held May 29-31, 2008 at the Grace Inn in Ahwatukee!!  We are excited about what this location has to offer!  Located right off of the I-10 at Elliot Road, this Conference Center and Hotel has Wi-Fi Internet access, as well as an on-site restaurant, a pool, tennis court, and a full service spa.  And for those who want to show us your "party personality", the lounge hosts a Karaoke night every Friday.  Each room is equipped with coffee maker and mini refrigerator.  Rooms are available now.  Please book your rooms directly through the Grace Inn at 1-800-950-9577.  Ask for the Arizona Music Teachers' Association room block to get our special conference rate of $89 + tax.  (For those who might want to a make a mini-vacation of it, the hotel has agreed to honor this Conference rate up to 2 days before and after our proceedings.)

We are looking forward to some exciting things at our 2008 ASMTA Conference.  There will be classes and seminars on a wide range of topics and we hope that there will prove to be something interesting for everyone.  Dr. Martha Baker-Jordan (who taught a seminar at the national conference) is coming to share her pedagogy expertise.  We are looking forward to enjoying a Vocal Master Class taught by Dr. Cathy Hauan.  We are pleased to welcome back Paul Tobey, who gave an excellent presentation at last year's conference. There will also be sessions on accompanying techniques, how music affects brain development, and tips on managing the business side of your private studio.

We are thrilled that Dr. Walter Cosand has agreed to be our Concert Artist this year.  He has studied, lectured and performed all over the world.  Many who know him and have heard him in the past will agree that this is a concert you won't want to miss!  We are also excited to be able to offer additional "concert only" tickets so you may invite others (students, family) to attend.

Please mark your calendars and plan to come and enjoy the 2008 ASMTA Conference.  We also encourage you to invite your musical friends (whether or not they are members of ASMTA).  We would be happy to have any and all attend and get to know our organization and its members a little better.

Looking forward to seeing all of you there!!!

Lara Holt and Jennifer Stradling
ASMTA 2008 Conference Co-Chairs