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March 3 - 7 We look forward to seeing you at ASTA's first-ever virtual national conference!
April 1 Submit an article for the AST journal
April 30 Application deadline for the 2022 ASTA National Orchestra Festival
June 1 - June 30 ASTACAP Online open for submissions
Come hear conference keynote speaker Aaron Dworkin, professor of arts leadership and entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan, share strategies on recruitment, teaching, repertoire, and collaboration that can empower string teachers to achieve impact in a diverse and actively evolving landscape. Learn more.
Earn credit hours when you attend the 2021 Virtual ASTA National Conference, to use toward certificate/ license renewal and to apply toward college programs. Learn more.
Get ongoing resources and support during COVID-19. Check our resources page for the strings community.
Just announced! Grammy-nominated group A Far Cry will give a concert performance at the 2021 Virtual ASTA National Conference! See their video message and learn about other exciting performances at this year's conference.
Be part of an active network of string teachers, performers, orchestra directors, and other string enthusiasts.
The only professional all-strings community.
"Throughout my long career, ASTA has been my resource for ideas, networking, and support from a group of people just like me." -Patricia in Ashland, OR
Participate in a nationwide effort to enrich lives.
"I like to surround myself with people that challenge me, inspire me, and support me to do my very best—and that is what ASTA does!" -Nicole in Toronto, ON
Join lifelong learners who share their knowledge.
"I have used tons of ideas from the ASTA publications and local or national conferences and events. ASTA is a really great organization supporting my teaching." -Vi in Loveland, CO
Our members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. Join us! We look forward to meeting you!