Hosted by Arizona State University in partnership with ASTA-AZ, Violin360° is an event for high school violinists and their teachers that explores all things violin. Participants will have the opportunity to work and perform with Arizona’s Danwen Jiang, Timothy Kantor, Katherine McLin, Shelley Rich, and Jonathan Swartz. Sessions will examine violin technique for students and perspectives in pedagogy for teachers.

Artistic Director

Jonathan Swartz (Swartz@asu.edu)

Artist Teachers

Danwen Jiang, Arizona State University

Timothy Kantor, University of Arizona

Katherine McLin, Arizona State University

Shelley Rich, Northern Arizona University

Jonathan Swartz, Arizona State University

$35 Registration fee; $15 T-Shirt purchase

Registration fee is waived for teachers with students participating.

*GROUP DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE STUDENTS

(contact Swartz@asu.edu for details)

Register before September 27 to secure your t-shirt!

*Event will include a performance of all participants: Telemann Concerto for 4 violins in G Major

Please consult with your teacher to select the part to prepare.  You can download the music here:

Violin 1

Violin 2

Violin 3

Violin 4

8:30 Registration

9-9:50  Warm-up/technique class

10:00-10:40 Technique Sessions

10:45-11:25  Sectionals for students; pedagogy session for teachers

11:30-12:15 Rehearsal with tutti

12:15-1:00  LUNCH (provided)

1:00-1:25 STRETCH with Meghan Ruel

1:30-2:10 Technique sessions

2:15-2:55 Sectionals for students; pedagogy session for teachers

3:00-3:25  Rehearsal with tutti

3:30-3:45pm PERFORMANCE