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ASTA Mentor Program - Member Benefit!
"I joined ASTA to expand my professional development as a non-string player teaching strings and to further assist my students to achieve their full potential. I was immediately welcomed, have become more involved, and feel connected to the membership and the purpose of the association."
- Greg Jackson, Teacher, composer, Mentor Committee Vice-Chair
Learn more and apply today!
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Member Benefit: ASTA Mentor Program
ASTA is dedicated to providing support to string educators throughout their careers. Whether you are a beginning teacher, new to strings, or want to sharpen your skills, the ASTA Mentor Program can connect you with an experienced string education specialist.
Are you a December graduate? Are you in a new position that includes strings? Are you opening a studio for the first time? Are you a recent retiree interested in giving back to the next generation of string teachers? Submit your application to be a new mentee or a mentor for our winter application window – closes on January 1, 2023!
Learn more and apply today!
https://conta.cc/3uO94g9
FINAL HOURS TO REGISTER!
SAVE 20% on the 2023 ASTA National Conference Registration if you register by midnight tonight!
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Attending The Midwest Clinic? Visit the ASTA booth (928) and say hello to the team!
https://www.midwestclinic.org/
ASTA eLearning Opportunity:
Tapestry of Tunes: Building a Global Repertoire for Beginning Strings
Wednesday, December 21, 2022; 7:00-8:00 PM EST
Register here: https://conta.cc/3U5oI1H
DON'T FORGET TO Apply to Perform in a Master Class at the National Conference!
Application Deadline EXTENDED! NOW Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Top two applicants in each category will perform in a live master class at the national conference.
Applications are ESPEPECIALLY needed in the following categories:
- Pre-Collegiate: Viola, Cello, and Double Bass
- Collegiate: Viola and Double Bass
- All Levels: Chamber Music
Applications for all categories are still being accepted!
https://conta.cc/3iPssH7
Member Benefit: ASTA Mentor Program
ASTA is dedicated to providing support to string educators throughout their careers. Whether you are a beginning teacher, new to strings, or want to sharpen your skills, the ASTA Mentor Program can connect you with an experienced string education specialist.
Are you a December graduate? Are you in a new position that includes strings? Are you opening a studio for the first time? Are you a recent retiree interested in giving back to the next generation of string teachers? Submit your application to be a new mentee or a mentor for our winter application window – closes on January 1, 2023!
Learn more and apply today!
https://conta.cc/3uO94g9
ASTA's national mentoring program grew from the expressed needs of ASTA members, many of whom are the only string/orchestra teacher in their building. The program launched with a pre-conference session in Spring 2016—“Preparing To Be An ASTA Mentor.” During this session, experienced string tea...
Announcing: National Orchestra Festival Performing Ensembles!
Thank you to all who applied and to all who will be joining us in Orlando this year! There is still time to catch the early bird conference rate and see these AMAZING groups live!
https://conta.cc/3WhZpKE
Apply to Perform in a Master Class at the National Conference!
Application Deadline EXTENDED! NOW Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Top two applicants in each category will perform in a live master class at the national conference.
Applications are ESPEPECIALLY needed in the following categories:
- Pre-Collegiate: Viola, Cello, and Double Bass
- Collegiate: Viola and Double Bass
- All Levels: Chamber Music
Applications for all categories are still being accepted!
https://conta.cc/3iPssH7
COLLEGE STUDENTS! We need MORE volunteers for the 2023 National Conference! Application deadline: 12/12
Join us for an incredible opportunity to network with string teachers, performers, and scholars while giving back to your profession on a national stage.
Student Volunteers will receive:
- FREE 2023 National Conference registration
- Two FREE hotel nights in the ASTA National Conference hotel
- Meals during each working shift
Learn More & Sign Up: https://conta.cc/3FisXSB
Applications DUE December 15, 2022 for the ASTA Most Outstanding NSPC String Project Award.Given annually to a String Project site that exemplifies the mission of the NSPC.
https://conta.cc/3UI96Re
Who’s Ready to Perform at a Live Master Class?
Don’t miss the chance to participate in a master class with world-renowned clinicians! Apply in the following categories:
Pre-Collegiate: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass
Collegiate: Violin Viola, Cello, and Double Bass
All Levels: Eclectic Styles (solos or groups) and Chamber Music
The top two applicants in each category will perform in a live master class at the national conference. Applications are due December 15.
JOIN US Tomorrow Wednesday 12/7 for the 2023 National Conference Preview!
7:00-8:00 PM EST
Featuring Duane Padilla, Blair Williams, and guests
Early Bird registration for the 2023 National Conference in Orlando closes Monday, December 19. Get a sneak preview of the many exciting pre-conference workshops, keynote speakers, sessions, events, concerts, master classes, reading sessions, NOF performances, exhibits, jam sessions, and MORE!
https://conta.cc/3U5oI1H
CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS! We need volunteers to assist with the 2023 National Conference!
Join us for an incredible opportunity to network with string teachers, performers, and scholars while giving back to your profession on a national stage.
Student Volunteers will receive:
- FREE 2023 National Conference registration
- Two FREE hotel nights in the ASTA National Conference hotel
- Meals during each working shift
Learn More & Sign Up: https://conta.cc/3FisXSB
Shape the future of string teaching by supporting ASTA this Giving Tuesday. Click here to give: https://conta.cc/3im1AxU
"I truly believe the future of our profession depends on our collective commitment to the string education community and advancing the field. Giving is one tangible way I exercise that belief." Click here to give: https://conta.cc/3im1AxU
Forge a promising future for string teaching and learning by giving to ASTA this Giving Tuesday. Click here to give: https://conta.cc/3im1AxU
Strengthen the string teaching profession with a gift to ASTA this Giving Tuesday. Click here to give: https://conta.cc/3im1AxU
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS! The ASTA Certificate Advancement Program (ASTACAP) offers a non-competitive performance experience for your students. The national online version is a great opportunity for your students to participate.
https://conta.cc/3hcqAHA
ASTA is seeking session and research poster proposals to be presented at the inaugural 2023 Virtual String Teachers Summit, July 17-18, 2023!
The online submission process is now open to accept your proposals through January 17, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
The 2023 theme is Focusing Forward: Belonging, Wellness, and Sustainability. What pedagogies, practices, and beliefs will sustain our string teaching community moving forward? Join colleagues from across the country as we share ideas, recharge, and refocus for the years ahead.
Learn more and submit your session and research poster proposals TODAY!
https://conta.cc/3GFYE9z
ASTA eLearning Webinar: "My Student Wants to Study Music in College. . . Now What?!"
It’s never too early to help your studio and school program students think about their future! Learn the latest strategies for helping your students prepare for college applications and auditions. We’ll offer practical guidance, including a timeline for preparations and information about applications, scholarships, auditions, and etiquette for connecting with potential professors. You can be your students’ best resource!
Sunday, November 20, 2022
7:00 - 8:00 pm EST
https://conta.cc/3U5oI1H
The ASTA Certificate Advancement Program (ASTACAP) offers a non-competitive performance experience for your students. The national online version of ASTACAP is OPEN — please consider having your students participate.
- Submit performances for a wide range of playing levels
- Receive feedback from nationally recognized adjudicators
- Successful students receive a certificate of recognition
Open until November 30
https://conta.cc/3hcqAHA
Call for Nominations! The prestigious Elizabeth A. H. Green School Educator Award is given annually to a school string teacher with a current and distinguished career in a school orchestral setting.
- Active in teaching school strings or orchestra
- 10 years of school string/orchestra teaching experience.
- The nominator and nominee must be ASTA members.
Nominations close November 7, 2022.
https://conta.cc/3T50eVe
ASTA eLearning Opportunity:
How to Use Research to Inform Your Teaching
Do you find research a little…intimidating? Do you avoid research studies because they are scary? They’re not, we promise. Research is critical as it helps to inform and improve our profession. Join fellow string music educators to demystify research in string music education.
Monday, November 7, 2022 8:00 - 9:00 pm ET
https://conta.cc/3U5oI1H
Hello, ASTA! After many months away from Facebook, we are back! Please look for more posts and updates here from the staff and board! Happy Fall Friday!
We are excited to announce that JJ Norman is joining ASTA as Deputy Executive Director beginning June 1, 2022.
Noted as a progressive and creative thinker and leader, JJ most recently served as Executive Director of the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA), where he was responsible for representing educators across the state and advocating for music education at both the state and national levels. In addition to his advocacy efforts, he oversaw numerous professional development events and state music assessment festivals. In all he does, JJ seeks to improve equity of access to opportunities for all educators and students.
Please join us in welcoming him to ASTA!
Tonight! Join us for a webinar on the ASTACAP Program and how to get the most out of it for you and your students
Thursday, May 26
8 pm – 9 pm EDT
ASTACAP is a national certificate program that can strengthen performance and sight-reading skills for the students in your studio, and it offers a great incentive for young musicians.
This webinar will discuss both the virtual and in-person ASTACAP exams. It's a great way to prepare to participate in the online program which will be open June 1 - June 30. You also will learn how to start an ASTACAP program in your area.
Register now: https://astastrings.org/Web/Community/ASTA_eLearning.aspx
Meet NOF 2023's middle school adjudicators and clinicians!
The ASTA National Orchestra Festival features some of the country’s top orchestra clinicians and experts. Here’s the lineup for 2023:
- Middle School Adjudicators: Sandy Goldie, Michael Hopkins, and Soon Hee Newbold
- Middle School Clinicians: Georgia Ekonomou and Rachel Dirks
Come experience them in person along with your middle school orchestra at the 2023 ASTA National Orchestra Festival. Apply today: https://www.astastrings.org/NationalOrchestraFestival2023
Meet NOF 2023's high school adjudicators and clinicians!
The ASTA National Orchestra Festival features some of the country’s top orchestra clinicians and experts. Here’s the lineup for 2023:
- High School Adjudicators: Katarzyna Bugaj, Bingiee Shiu, and Joel Schut
- High School Clinicians: Steve Amundson and John-Rine Zabanal
Come experience them in person along with your high school orchestra at the 2023 ASTA National Orchestra Festival. Apply today: https://www.astastrings.org/NationalOrchestraFestival2023
Free webinar for ASTA members:
ASTA Certificate Advancement Program for String Studios: How to Get the Most Out of the ASTACAP Program for You and Your Students
Thursday, May 26, 2022
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
Learn about this amazing program to develop your students. ASTACAP is offered online and in person to meet the needs of your studios. The program is a great incentive for young musicians.
Learn more and register: https://astastrings.org/Web/Community/ASTA_eLearning.aspx
Orchestra Directors! Bring your students to Orlando for the 2023 ASTA National Orchestra Festival. It's a great opportunity to increase skills, work with leading adjudicators and clinicians, showcase your group's talent, and earn a national honor. Applications are due by June 1, 2022. Learn more: https://www.astastrings.org/NationalOrchestraFestival2023
Searching for a new job over the summer? Visit the ASTA Career Center for string education positions. See what's been recently posted: https://careers.astastrings.org/
On a recent episode of Arts Engines with Aaron Dworkin, ASTA Executive Director and CEO Lynn Tuttle shares about the importance of providing a breadth of diverse repertoire to our nation’s string students. Watch here: https://youtu.be/Tl6cd-N8pvA
Lynn Tuttle, Executive Director and CEO of the American String Teachers Association, shares about the importance of providing a breadth of diverse repertoire...
Deadline extended! There's still time to submit a session proposal for the 2023 ASTA National Conference in Orlando. The proposal deadline has been extended to Friday, June 3, 2022.
Be rejuvenated and reconnected with your ASTA community by sharing your great teaching ideas. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/ASTACON2023CallForProposals
Reminder: Applications for the 2023 ASTA National Orchestra Festival in Orlando, Florida, are due by June 1, 2022. Why should your middle school or high school orchestra attend? Learn more: https://www.astastrings.org/NationalOrchestraFestival2023
Be sure to apply to present an educational or pre-conference session at the 2023 ASTA National Conference in Orlando, Florida. The deadline is Monday, May 16. We encourage you to share your ideas, tools, and techniques: https://bit.ly/ASTACON2023CallForProposals
Worth reading: Music Education's Greatest Threat
This article from School Band and Orchestra magazine gives facts to refute the myth that music education programs and jobs in the U.S. are disappearing. The real threat is there are not enough music educators. What is the way forward to solve the teacher shortage? Read the article here: https://bit.ly/MusicEducationGreatestThreat
The ASTA DEI Committee asks that you consider supporting the Black Orchestral Network in their effort to build a more inclusive orchestral community. Please read their letter of support and consider supporting this initiative.
https://www.blackorchestralnetwork.org/open-letter/
The deadline is right around the corner! Apply to present an educational or pre-conference session at the 2023 ASTA National Conference in Orlando. You are all doing amazing things in your teaching — we encourage you to share your ideas, tools, and techniques.
Proposals are due Monday, May 16: https://bit.ly/ASTACON2023CallForProposals
Are you looking for a string education mentor, or interested in being a mentor? Apply for the ASTA Mentor Program. We are now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more: https://astastrings.org/Web/Mentor_Program/Mentor.aspx
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We are excited to have Carpe Diem String Quartet perform at the 2021 Virtual ASTA National Conference. Join us! https://www.astastrings.org/NationalConference
A message from The Moxie Strings about their upcoming performance at the 2021 Virtual ASTA National Conference. Join us! https://www.astastrings.org/NationalConference
More live music from Doug Cameron's Swing Your Strings series. #asta15
Christian Howes concert tonight sponsored by Yamaha thrilled the audience. #asta15
Gateway Mall fountains as seen by Donna Hale on a site visit to Salt Lake City. This is a must see when you attend the ASTA 2015 National Conference in March. Register early at www.astaweb.com
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2013 ASTA National Conference - Where Live Music is Always Guaranteed!
2013 ASTA National Conference - Where Live Music is Always Guaranteed!
We believe playing a stringed instrument can change a life. Founded in 1946, ASTA exists to support string and orchestra teachers and players. Our members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. We provide teaching resources, a career center, professional education, insurance programs, and access to a vibrant and sharing string community. To learn more and join, visit www.astastrings.org.
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