ASTA Certificate Advancement Program (ASTACAP)




ASTACAP Online Will Open June 1, 2023 and Close on June 30, 2023 11:59 PM ET

About ASTACAP

The ASTA Certificate Advancement Program (ASTACAP) seeks to establish definite goals and awards for students of all levels through non-competitive examinations. Students are judged on technical and musical preparedness at specific levels (foundation – level 10) by an ASTA examiner of musical and pedagogical stature. A certificate of achievement is awarded for each level successfully completed.

How do you and your students benefit from ASTACAP?

  • Progressive, flexible curriculum of scales, etudes, and repertoire from foundation – level 10
  • Individualized selection of study materials
  • Use in any teaching tradition
  • Non-competitive performance experience
  • Examination by highly experienced, respected instructional specialists
  • Detailed, supportive feedback
  • Exam results provided directly to teachers
  • Collaborate with other students and teachers
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    The ASTACAP Handbook is free to ASTA members. Examinations are available in-person or online.

    State Enrollment Form for ASTACAP In-person Exams
    State organizers: Please use the enrollment form below to register all in-person ASTACAP exams with ASTA and have the information posted on our website. If you need any forms from the ASTACAP Handbook Appendix, email asta@astastrings.org.
    State Enrollment Form
    (Adobe PDF File)
    ASTACAP Information Brochure
    Use this ASTACAP information brochure to introduce ASTACAP and its benefits to your parents and students.
    ASTACAP Brochure
    (Adobe PDF File)

    ASTACAP Mission Statement 
    To establish national goals and awards for students of all levels through non-competitive examinations. Students will be judged on technical and musical preparedness in one of eleven levels by an examiner of musical and pedagogical stature. Certificates of achievement will be awarded for each level successfully completed.