IST (Independent String Teachers of Madison)

IST (Independent String Teachers of Madison) The Independent String Teachers of Madison (IST) is a professional group of string Teachers in the Madison, WI area.

The idea of IST was conceived in the fall of 2002 at a concert in the home of Bob and Linda Graebner. In attendance was John Schaffer, Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music. Inspired by the level of work being done at the pre-college level in the Madison area, he had a vision that if the teachers formed an organization, they could provide even more educational opportuniti

es for the community. He offered to help get it started, and within a few weeks chaired a meeting at UW to explore the idea. This was the birth of the Independent String Teachers of Madison (IST), who then banded together to develop the artistic abilities of our students and to evolve our understanding of string pedagogy in ways which we could not accomplish on our own. We are a non profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and as we hold our 2nd Biennial Benefit Concert, our impact on the community is already present. We hold an annual recital series for students of all ages and levels in UW Morphy Recital Hall. We continue to hold master classes for students and pedagogy presentations for teachers with leading teachers and clinicians. We thank you for your support of IST as we provide educational opportunities for the greater Madison area.

What is "lift"? How can dance affect music? Can you fiddle on a cello?Find out at IST's next workshop with Effaeye Aawen...
05/10/2025

What is "lift"? How can dance affect music? Can you fiddle on a cello?

Find out at IST's next workshop with Effaeye Aawenyn on Sunday, May 18 @ 1pm.

Register here:

A Workshop with Effaeye Aawenyn - sponsored by The Independent String Teachers of Madison 1-2p Sunday May 18, 2025 At MYArts in Madison $20 (free for IST members) Learn how lineage, lilt and "lift" combine to create musical expression and movement in fiddle dance music. Focused on concepts and activ...

Learn how lineage, lilt and "lift" combine to create musical expression and movement in fiddle dance music. Focused on c...
04/22/2025

Learn how lineage, lilt and "lift" combine to create musical expression and movement in fiddle dance music. Focused on concepts and activities for both students and teachers, this participatory workshop introduces a world of possibilities for solo and small ensemble work.

Effaeye's extensive experience as a dancer, choreographer, fiddler, composer, teacher and performer is combined to emphasize the development of listening, rhythm, improvisation, flexibility and confidence.

Participants ages 8 to adult with at least a year of experience playing their instruments are welcome to bring a violin, viola or cello and a sense of curiosity and fun!

Sunday, May 18, 2025
MYArts building (1055 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI)
1pm
$20 (or free for IST members)

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScElczH9B9Y3U7ozrobc2QOlXo67TzFZX9nWB5jE9FGyx3OBg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110912274231977053268
Bring a friend!

A Workshop with Effaeye Aawenyn - sponsored by The Independent String Teachers of Madison 1-2p Sunday May 18, 2025 At MYArts in Madison $20 (free for IST members) Learn how lineage, lilt and "lift" combine to create musical expression and movement in fiddle dance music. Focused on concepts and activ...

The Independent String Teachers of Madison would like to invite you to a unique workshop by one of its members, Effaeye ...
04/18/2025

The Independent String Teachers of Madison would like to invite you to a unique workshop by one of its members, Effaeye Aanweyn.

Learn how lineage, lilt and "lift" combine to create musical expression and movement in fiddle dance music. Focused on concepts and activities for both students and teachers, this participatory workshop introduces a world of possibilities for solo and small ensemble work.

Effaeye's extensive experience as a dancer, choreographer, fiddler, composer, teacher and performer is combined to emphasize the development of listening, rhythm, improvisation, flexibility and confidence.

Participants ages 8 to adult with at least a year of experience playing their instruments are welcome to bring a violin, viola or cello and a sense of curiosity and fun!

Sunday, May 18, 2025
MYArts building (1055 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI)
1pm
$20 (or free for IST members)
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScElczH9B9Y3U7ozrobc2QOlXo67TzFZX9nWB5jE9FGyx3OBg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110912274231977053268

Bring a friend!

The Independent String Teachers of Madison would like to invite you to a unique workshop by one of its members, Effaeye ...
04/16/2025

The Independent String Teachers of Madison would like to invite you to a unique workshop by one of its members, Effaeye Aanweyn.

Learn how lineage, lilt and "lift" combine to create musical expression and movement in fiddle dance music. Focused on concepts and activities for both students and teachers, this participatory workshop introduces a world of possibilities for solo and small ensemble work.

Effaeye's extensive experience as a dancer, choreographer, fiddler, composer, teacher and performer is combined to emphasize the development of listening, rhythm, improvisation, flexibility and confidence.

Participants ages 8 to adult with at least a year of experience playing their instruments are welcome to bring a violin, viola or cello and a sense of curiosity and fun!

Sunday, May 18, 2025
MYArts building (1055 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI)
1pm
$20 (or free for IST members)
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScElczH9B9Y3U7ozrobc2QOlXo67TzFZX9nWB5jE9FGyx3OBg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110912274231977053268
Bring a friend!

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