March 10, 2024 | 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2024
Teachers: $75.00
College Students: $50.00
Guest Speaker: Andrea Yun
Part I: Self-Determination Theory and Praiseless Teaching
Part II: Cellympics!
Andrea Yun is an active performer and teacher. She believes in the power of a child鈥檚 autonomy. Andrea is a member of the Detroit Opera; Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra; and Baroque on Beaver Island orchestra (principal). Andrea is one of 40 Suzuki cello teacher trainers in the Americas and is on Paul Katz鈥檚 CelloBello teacher training team. Andrea has held teaching positions at the University of Michigan, University of Texas at San Antonio, Bowling Green State University, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, and Okemos Chippewa Middle School. Andrea holds a dual bachelor's degree in music education and mathematics; master's in cello performance; and doctorate in cello performance and pedagogy. Her solo and chamber performances have been heard on CBC Radio (Canada), WKAR-East Lansing, WRCJ-Detroit, Blue Lake Public Radio, and Interlochen Public Radio. Andrea was awarded the 2020 Teacher of the Year award by the Michigan chapter of the American String Teachers Association. Andrea lives in Ann Arbor, MI, where she homeschools her daughter. She is an avid swing dancer and park roller-skater.