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August 1 Submit an article for American String Teacher
October 15 Proposals due for juried research poster session at ASTA National Conference
ASTA has selected Lynn Tuttle, CAE, as Executive Director and CEO, following an executive search process led by Sterling Martin Associates. She began her tenure on June 21, 2021. Read more.
Submit your research for the juried poster session at the 2022 ASTA National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Proposals are due by October 15, 2021. Learn more.
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