Back-to-School Resources

Teaching Resources

• NEW! Fall 2021 Suggested Mitigation Strategies in the Strings Classroom and Studio—For the convenience of our members, ASTA has attempted to summarize in one place some of the current research available to assist teachers’ planning efforts to reduce risk in the classroom and studio.
  
  
• NEW! Recruiting Tips and Tricks—Recruiting is more important than ever this year. Get ideas for thinking outside the box.
  
  
• NEW! Using Stimulus Funds to Build String Programs in Schools—Learn how educational stimulus funding, the largest investment in public education by Congress in our lifetime, can support your string program. Download the Overview and FAQs and view the webinar recording.
  
  
• Instruction During COVID-19: Classroom and Studio – These planning guides offer easy-to-follow suggestions for navigating in-person and online instructional situations.
  
  
• ASTA eLearning—Webinars on string pedagogy and more. Recordings of previous webinars available to ASTA members.
  

   

  

  
  
• Repertoire lists for violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp (ASTACAP Handbook, member login required)
  
  
• ASTA books on teaching and playing stringed instruments
  
  
• Search American String Teacher journal articles by keyword (member login required)
  
  
• Search String Research Journal articles by keyword (member login required)

Connect with Colleagues

• ASTA Connect—Log in to the ASTA online member community to share resources and support.
  
  
• ASTA Member Directory (member login required)

Classroom and Studio Supplies

• Find instruments, accessories, sheet music, and more

Curriculum for K-12 and Studio

• ASTA String Curriculum—comprehensive K-12 string program curriculum with more than 200 specific learning tasks
  
  
• ASTA String Assessment Guide—provides a variety of assessments to measure student growth and learning
  
  
• ASTACAP Handbook—extensive, flexible curriculum of scales, etudes, and repertoire for foundation – level 10 (member login required)

Professional Development and Education

• ASTA National Conference—learn, make connections, and collaborate with the strings community
  
  
• Apply for a conference scholarship
  
  
• Earn professional or college credits
  
  
• ASTA volunteer opportunities
  
  
• Career Center
  
  
• Submit an article for the American String Teacher journal
  
  
• Submit your research for the String Research Journal
  
  
• Find a mentor
  
  
• Awards for string teachers, researchers, and more

For Students

• ASTA National Orchestra Festival—the leading national competition for middle and high school orchestras
  
  
• ASTACAP Exams—non-competitive performance experience
  
  
• Student Chapters—build leadership, networking, and career growth
  
  
• Find a private studio teacher
  
  
• Find a music program
  
  
• Earn college credits
  
  
• Find a summer camp

Local Events

• State Events Calendar
  
  
• Find your state chapter

Creating Successful Strings Programs

• Why Strings? brochure
  
  
• Increasing Access to Strings brochure

Insurance

• Instrument insurance
  
  
• Professional liability insurance, life insurance, health insurance, and more