Wednesday, November 30, 2011

CMSA 2012 Performers/Workshop Leads

Thanks to everyone who's suggested a performer or workshop lead.

This is the list (and a great one it is!!!) as I've received to date:

Phil Rukavina (workshop)
Doug and Emily Wright (performer/workshop) ukelele
Simon Mayer (performer)
Chris Thile (performer)
Mark Kreitzer/Harmonious Wall (performer/workshop)
Rich DelGrosso (performer/workshop)
Radim Zenkel (performer)
Peter Ostroushko (performer/workshop)
Marilin Mair (performer/workshop)
Carlo Aonzo (performer/workshop)
Seasons Quartet (performer)
Janet Hovarth (cellist, author of "Playing Less Hurt" (workshop)

Now to figure out how to do a Survey Monkey ratings survey so we can rank these in order of preference!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

CMSA 2012 Convention - Performers/Workshop Presenters

Hi MMO Folk! As mentioned in my email, here is the place to post your thoughts on potential performers or workshop presenters you think would be great attractions for our upcoming convention in Minneapolis.

I don't want to offer any specific guidelines. Yes, the CMSA is classically focused, yet workshops and performances have included jazz and choro in the past. Also, don't forget guitarists in your considerations.

A few candidates have presented themselves already - please add to this list by replying to this post.

On December 1st, I'll gather all your replies and we'll do a survey of the MMO to see which performers get the most "votes" to permit us to provide Lou with a prioritized list.

Current list:

Peter Ostroushko
Marilyn Mair
Carlo Aonzo & Rene Izquierdo
Seasons Quartet (from Bulgaria)