Participate in an ASTA Student Master Class with instruction from an expert clinician at the 2026 National Conference!

In a 60-minute session, two students will each receive 30 minutes of one-on-one instruction.

Applications DUE Monday, October 1, 2025.

Apply in one of the following categories:

• Pre-Collegiate Violin
• Pre-Collegiate Viola
• Pre-Collegiate Cello
• Pre-Collegiate Double Bass
• Collegiate Violin
• Collegiate Viola
• Collegiate Cello
• Collegiate Double Bass
• All Level Eclectic Styles (solos or groups)
• All Level Chamber Music

BEFORE submitting your application, make sure to review the ASTA Student Master Class Application Guidelines

Prepare the following for your application:

• Please ensure you have determined what repertoire you would like to perform if selected. Include title, movement (if applicable), and composer.
• All applications must include an uploaded video file. *This video does NOT need to be a piece you intend to play for the class if selected.
• If applying for the Chamber Music or Eclectic Styles with a group, also include: Full name (first and last) for all students intending to participate in the ensemble/group and each student's instrument.
• All applications must include contact information for an ASTA Member Sponsor: a studio/private teacher, school teacher, or other sponsor that is a current ASTA member to sponsor your application and participation, if selected.
• If requested, ASTA will provide a collaborative pianist for the master class performance and a 30-minute preparation session prior to the master class performance.

Applications will be reviewed and notifications will be sent in November 2025.

Master Class performers will receive complimentary conference registration for their performance day and those under 18 will also receive 1 complimentary chaperone registration for the performance day. If you wish to attend additional conference days, paid registration will be required. For questions about Master Class sessions, please email us at meetings@astastrings.org.