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January 25 Application deadline for conference master class students
January 25 Deadline to apply for George Bornoff conference scholarships
January 25 Submission deadline for conference reading session music
February 1 Early bird registration savings deadline for Virtual ASTA National Conference
15 scholarships will be awarded to attend the 2021 Virtual ASTA National Conference to help celebrate ASTA's 75th Anniversary! The George Bornoff Memorial Scholarships will cover conference registration. Learn more and apply by January 25.
Election for the ASTA Board of Directors: Ballots for the 2021-2023 ASTA Board of Directors election have been sent to all eligible ASTA members. Learn more about the candidates.
Get ongoing resources and support during COVID-19. Check our resources page for the strings community.
2021 Virtual ASTA National Conference Keynote Speaker: Dr. Scott Edgar, associate professor of music at Lake Forest College, is the author of Music Education and Social Emotional Learning: The Heart of Teaching Music. Attend the conference keynote session and learn how you can support your students through a socially rich and emotionally sound environment.
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Our members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. Join us! We look forward to meeting you!