2025 ASTA Student Day | Saturday, March 22

Saturday March 22 is ASTA Student Day at the National Conference!

All pre-collegiate students are invited to attend – it’s FREE!

SCHEDULE

7:30-8:00 AM: Registration (badge pick-up - YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER!)

8:00-9:30 AM: National Orchestra Festival Grand Champions Concert

10:00-11:45 AM: Sessions with ARKAI

10:00-10:45 AM: Tools for the Modern Musician: Aural Learning + Improvisation

The ever-changing artistic landscape and job market requires increasingly adaptable skill sets of

musicians in order to succeed. This highly interactive instrumental workshop helps participants

develop two fundamental skills: aural learning and improvisation. Participants will learn how to

approach improvisation through clear-cut and incremental steps, how to learn aurally through

bite-sized phrases, and how to continue integrating these skills into their regular artistic practice.

11:00-11:45 AM: Entrepreneurship + The 21st Century Artist Citizen

Versatility and adaptability are critical in building a modern career in the arts. In this

presentation-style workshop, ARKAI uses their own journey and discoveries as a model for

exploring the critical skills and mindsets of entrepreneurship – from event producing,

self-management, social media marketing, audience cultivation and more. This workshop will also

explore the importance and real-world applications of artist-citizenry, using one's artistry to give

back to society.

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM: Visit the Exhibits

About ARKAI

Graduates of The Juilliard School, ARKAI’s signature sound has led them to hundreds of shows

around the world that include esteemed performances at GRAMMYs On The Hill and Carnegie Hall,

opening for GRAMMY and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste, global tours with piano sensation

Tony Ann, and unique collaborations that have included Cirque du Soleil acrobats, olympic

gymnasts, contemporary dance companies, and full-scale symphony orchestras. They are members

of The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) and recently released their debut album Crossroads in

collaboration with GRAMMY-winning producer Jonas W. Karlsson. Passionate about inspiring the

next generation of citizen-artists, they have presented interactive workshops around creativity,

innovation and entrepreneurship at institutions like the US Air Force Academy, Carnegie Hall,

Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music.

REGISTRATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAY, MARCH 3

Individual students will need to complete the registration as it includes a Minor Release Form. Use the link to register by Monday, March 3, 2025. There will be food carts on site for purchasing lunch/snacks (not included).

Student Day Participants will have access to sessions and events in the 2025 ASTA Student Day Schedule AND any ASTA Conference sessions, master classes, performances, the exhibit hall, and MORE!