We are seeking nominations for individuals qualified to serve in national leadership positions on the ASTA Leadership. Any ASTA member may nominate a colleague or self-nominate for any position.

Conference and NOF Committee Roles

ASTA National Conference Committee Vice-Chair

ASTA is seeking candidates to serve a four-year commitment as a leader for the National Conference and Virtual Summit. Serving a two-year term as Vice-Chair in 2027-2029 and a two-year term as Chair from 2029-2031.

ASTA National Orchestra Festival Committee Vice-Chair

ASTA is seeking candidates to serve a four-year commitment as a leader for the National Orchestra Festival. Serving a two-year term as Vice-Chair in 2027-2029 and a two-year term as Chair from 2029-2031.

Board Roles

Member-at-Large

ASTA is seeking candidates for two Member-at-Large position one representing studio teachers (at all levels) and one representing K-12 teachers to serve a two-year term from 2027-2029.

As you review the board information, please feel free to reach out to our Executive Director and CEO, Lynn Tuttle, to learn more about the position or to answer your questions. You can reach her at ltuttle@astastrings.org or schedule a time to meet with her using her Calendly link: https://calendly.com/ltuttleasta.

ASTA Conference Committee Chair and Vice Chair Job Description

Vice Chair - (February 2027)/July 2027-June 2029

Chair - July 2029-June 2031

Conference Committee

Led by the Conference Committee Chair and Vice Chair, the ASTA Conference Committee determines the peer-reviewed and invited content for the ASTA national professional development events: the annual in-person National Conference and the online Virtual String Teachers Summit.

The Chair and Vice Chair work closely with the ASTA Director of Professional Development and support members from the ASTA content committees in the peer-review and selection of content sessions for both events. In addition, the Chair and Vice Chair maintain a working list of potential masterclass, reading session, and jam session clinicians, with an eye to creating a diverse pool of leaders to showcase at the ASTA national professional development events.

The 2027-2029 Conference Vice Chair will be asked to shadow the current Chair and Vice Chair at the 2027 National Conference February 24-27 in Chicago, IL to learn about the current event.

The role of the Chair and Vice Chair are pivotal in guiding the committee’s work. The chair and vice chair take on the following responsibilities:

• Fully understand the charge of the committee and keep members on point vs. straying from the mission of their charge.
• Facilitate committee work.
• Actively engage and communicate with Conference Committee Chair/Vice Chair, ASTA Staff, and the Board Liaison to plan and lead meetings, as needed.
• Assign tasks to members, as needed.
• Facilitate all conference calls/ meetings related to the conference.
• Resolve any conflicts among members of the group.
• Arrange for committee to evaluate its work at the completion of its task — to determine whether it accomplished its goals, and what worked and what did not work.
• Seek outcomes for the greater good of ASTA and the profession.
• Review General category session proposals for both the National Conference and the Virtual String Teachers Summit.
• Assist in the reviews of the National Conference Master Class participant applications, as needed.
• Provide recommendations for pre-/post conference session topics with the Content Committee and ASTA Executive Committee, as needed in addition to those submitted through the application process.
• Provide Master Class, Reading Session, and Jam Session Clinician recommendations to the Board.
• Work with the Vice Chair, Director of Professional Development, Board Liaison, and Staff Liaison to develop the National Conference and Virtual String Teachers Summit schedule
• National Conference: Chair assists with Reading Sessions, Vice Chair assists with Master Classes, and both fill in as presiders onsite in sessions as needed

For additional information about Timelines and Benefits CLICK HERE

ASTA NOF Committee Chair and Vice Chair Job Description

Vice Chair - (February 2027)/July 2027-June 2029

Chair - July 2029-June 2031

The roles of the Chair and Vice-Chair are pivotal in guiding the National Orchestra Festival’s mission. The chair and vice chair take on the responsibilities outlined below.

This year’s selected Vice-Chair will be asked to shadow the current Chair and Vice-Chair at NOF 2027 to learn about the current event. Beginning in April 2028, the selected Vice-Chair will assume the role fully, serving as Vice-Chair for the festivals in 2028 and 2029, then moving into the Chair role for the festivals in 2030 and 2031. This is a 4-year term.

Outcome: Executing the NOF in cooperation with the ASTA Board and Staff, the committee seeks a current ASTA member with:

• Experience adjudicating or providing clinics in a competitive festival-type setting.
• Knowledge of public/private school systems with sympathy for the processes groups need to clear to participate in a music festival while traveling with a student group.
• Willingness to serve and actively participate in calls and meetings.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding the ASTA National Conference and NOF experience.
• Understanding that during your term, you will be unable to submit National Conference Session Proposals or attend sessions at the National Conference.

Purpose and Tasks:

• Provide guidance as educators with experience in ensemble festivals and/or adjudication settings.
• Review applications and determine acceptance.
• Convey information to the ASTA Board of Directors as needed.

Chair Tasks Include:

• Facilitate the festival work in collaboration with ASTA staff and plan/lead meetings.
• Maintain a list of adjudicators and clinicians for the festival; update it annually with an eye toward building a robust and diverse roster of orchestra experts.
• Review the applications and evaluation process annually and update as needed
• Look for ways to engage student ensembles with new music, particularly music from historically excluded composers and arrangers.
• Actively engage and communicate with ASTA staff and the Board Liaison.
• Seek outcomes for the greater good of ASTA and the profession.

Vice-Chair Tasks

The Vice-Chair’s role is in partnership with the Chair and in anticipation of assuming the role of Chair. The Vice-Chair will contribute to all conversations, selection and review of adjudicators and clinicians, and the review of applications, scheduling, etc.

For additional information about Timelines and Benefits CLICK HERE