2026 ASTA Board Elections
Make your voice heard by participating in the ASTA elections! Voting is your opportunity to help shape the future of our organization and the string community. Cast your vote and support leaders who will advance our mission—every vote counts!
President-Elect Position
David Fitzgerald Eccles, Atlanta, GA
"Perspective enables one to view the world and situations with empathy and compassion. I hope to bring to the ASTA Board my perspective as someone who has greatly benefited from a life in music, teaching, and learning." Click here to read more!
President-Elect Position
David Miller, Lexington, KY
"My teaching career has always been driven by a profound belief that education changes the world, that facilitating the growth and development of students is one of the greatest responsibilities, gifts, and joys in society." Click here to read more!
Secretary Position
David Pope, Berea, Ohio
I am a proud ASTA member because of how the membership has profoundly impacted my career. While I look forward to sessions at the national conference, it was the conversations with members and guidance from ASTA mentors that changed me." Click here to read more!
Secretary Position
Nicole DeGuire, Carmel, IN
"The sheer joy and immense impact music has had on me over the years is indescribable. It has shaped me into the person, teacher and musician I am today, and for that I am so thankful." Click here to read more!
Studio Member-At-Large Position
Jeffrey Lastrapes, Lubbock, Texas
Firstly, I am honored to be considered for this At-large position on the ASTA Board. ASTA has been an important resource for me since 1983, when I started cello in Middle School under our director, Gwen Armwood. Click here to read more!
Studio Member-At-Large Position
Juliet White-Smith, Columbus, OH
I am honored to run for Studio Member-At-Large of our organization. I have been a member of ASTA since the early 1990s when I joined the faculty at the University of Northern Colorado." Click here to read more!