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Dr. Ames Asbell

  • Professor - School of Music
Portrait of Dr. Ames Asbell
  • Asbell, Stephanie Ames (Principal), Hamelin, Karla M (Co-Principal). Texas State Research Enhancement Program Grant: Expanding the Viola/Cello Repertoire by Female Composers from Underrepresented Populations, Texas State University, $16000. (Submitted: 2021, Funded: January 2022 - May 2023). Grant.
  • Novak, Richard Albert (Principal), Asbell, Stephanie Ames (Co-Principal). Texas State Research Enhancement Program Grant: The Saint of 9/11: A New Song Cycle for Tenor, Viola, and Piano, Based on the Life, Ministry, & Death of Fr. Mychal Judge, Texas State University, $16000. (Submitted: 2019, Funded: January 2020 - May 2021). Grant.
  • Asbell, Stephanie Ames, Tast, Rebecca Lynn. National String Project Consortium, Texas State String Project/National String Project Consortium, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $3500.00. (Funded: August 2018 - August 2020). Grant.
  • Asbell, Stephanie Ames (Co-Principal), Hamelin, Karla Michelle (Principal). Research Enhancement Program Grant: Premier Recordings for Viola/Cello by female composers, Texas State University, $16000. (Submitted: October 16, 2017, Funded: May 1, 2018 - August 30, 2018). Grant.
  • Principal Violist, Austin Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: "New World". January 2025.
    Performances:
    • January 10, 2025 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
    • January 15, 2025
  • Solo Violist, Recital: Charlotte Hampe, "Sieben Kleine Barock-Tänze". January 11, 2025.
    Performances:
    • Texas Lutheran University Viola Day. Ayers Recital, Scheuch Fine Arts Center, Seguin, TX.
  • Violist, Considering Matthew Shepard (Craig Hella Johnson & Conspirare). 2024.
    Performances:
    • Texas Performing Arts. October 3, 2024 Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX.
    • October 10, 2024 Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Violist (3 showings) / Assistant Principal Violist (4 showings) / Principal Violist (1 showing), Ballet Austin/Austin Symphony Orchestra, "The Nutcracker". 2024.
    Performances:
    • Nutcracker Open Dress Rehearsal (Evening of Community). December 5, 2024 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
    • December 7, 2024 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
    • December 8, 2024 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
    • December 14, 2024 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
    • December 15, 2024 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
    • December 20, 2024 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
    • December 21, 2024 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
    • December 22, 2024 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
    • December 23, 2024 The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX.
  • Asbell, S. A. (2024). Flashing Forward Thinking Back (Vol. APO124). Dallas, TX, United States: AVS Recordings.
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award, Service, Texas State University. August 2024
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award, Service, Texas State University. August 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award, Scholarly/Creative, Texas State University - College of Fine Arts and Communication. August 20, 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award, Scholarly/Creative, Texas State University. August 25, 2016
  1. President

    American Viola Society

  2. Other

    Texas State String Project

  3. Member

    Personnel Committee

  4. Member

    BA-Music Upper Level Review Committee

  5. Other

    String Area, School of Music

  6. Member

    Texas State String Camp Faculty

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