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32 Winter 2024 • sai-national.org CALL FOR IWBC CONFERENCE PRESENTERS The International Women's Brass Conference (IWBC) is accepting applications for its summer conference in Mito, Japan (August 14-18, 2024). Information is available for those looking to present a lecture, perform a recital, participate in a group recital, volunteer, judge a competition, and lead a warm up session. DEADLINE: March 1, 2024 WEBSITE: https://conference.myiwbc.org/present/ STRING ORCHESTRA RETREAT AT INTERLOCHEN Whether you're looking to improve your technique, learn new repertoire, or simply enjoy playing in a string ensemble, the String Orchestra Retreat is for you. You'll learn from Interlochen's world- renowned string instructors, perform a public concert, and make long-lasting friendships with string enthusiasts from all around the country. Open to all levels, the retreat is designed for anyone who loves string music and wants to improve their playing. The repertoire will be tailored to the ensemble size and experience level. Suggested pieces for this year's program will be posted to the website in early February of 2024. Participants will work with renowned faculty throughout the duration of the program. The retreat will include social activities designed to build community among participants, while giving opportunities to experience the beauty and vibrancy of Interlochen's campus in the winter. RETREAT DATES: Friday, April 12 - Sunday, April 14, 2024 DEADLINE: Friday, April 5, 2024 WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/stringretreat INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MUSIC (IAWM) The IAWM is devoted to the equity, promotion, and advocacy of women in music across time, cultures, and genres. IAWM offers a number of programs for musicians, including concerts, competitions, conferences, educational initiatives, and promotional opportunities. WEBSITE: https://iawm.org/programs/ MUSICAL AMERICA WORLDWIDE JOBS CENTER A regularly updated catalog of job opportunities in the fields of music and the arts. WEBSITE: https://jobs.musicalamerica.com/ NFMC COMPETITIONS The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC), an SAI Affiliate, offers more than $750,000 in competition and award prizes on the local, state, and national level. The Biennial Young Artist and Ellis Duo-Pianists competitions award a total of $92,000 in awards and two years of performance bookings. Additional competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a wide range of categories, including voice, instrumental music, composition, dance, conducting, handicapped and visually impaired, and music therapy. NFMC also sponsors more than 38 annual and biennial awards for students desiring to attend the 20 sponsored Summer Music Centers. WEBSITE: https://www.nfmc-music.org/competitions-awards/ THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS WEBINARS The League of American Orchestras offers regular events and webinars on a variety of timely topics that are relevant to orchestra administrators, board members, volunteers, and musicians. The presenters are thought leaders from the orchestra field and beyond, and the programs offer opportunities to learn from and share common problems and concerns with peers. Many of our online events are recorded for on-demand viewing at your convenience, and all events and webinars are either free or discounted for members. WEBSITE: www.bit.ly/aoupcoming SAI SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Several opportunities are available every year to members of Sigma Alpha Iota through SAI Philanthropies, Inc. WEBSITE: www.bit.ly/saiphilsga Otunities Maud Powell Favorites "Masterful compositions, beautiful arrangements — the art of one of the greatest violinists ever!" — SAI Honorary Member Rachel Barton Pine, Music Advisor and Editor Maud Powell Favorites includes 43 rare masterworks for the violin, including Maud Powell's transcriptions of Deep River and Nobody Knows the Trouble I See — and her original cadenza for the Brahms violin concerto! Special offer to SAIs — $95, Set of 4 Volumes. Order from e Maud Powell Society for Music and Education at www.maudpowell.org or call 828-884-8500. "e violinist I most admire is definitely Maud Powell." — Rachel Barton Pine

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