ASTACAP Online

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The ASTACAP Online submission platform is open from June 1 to 30 and November 1 to 30 every year.

Why ASTACAP Online?

Receive written feedback from nationally recognized adjudicators for scales, etudes, and repertoire.
Students who successfully complete their performance will receive a certificate of recognition.
A virtual opportunity to recognize your students' hard work when studio recitals are not an option.
Submit student performances for evaluation for a wide range of levels to fit any playing ability (foundation to level 10). Students of all ages may participate.
Member access to the full ASTACAP Handbook, which includes a breakdown of all ASTACAP level requirements, sample repertoire lists, and tips for submitting online performances.

How to apply for ASTACAP Online:

ASTACAP Online is open from June 1 to June 30 and from November 1 to November 30 every year.

You must be a current ASTA member to submit applications on behalf of your students (submissions by non-ASTA members will not be considered).
Before applying, review the ASTACAP Handbook to determine the level that best suits your student's ability.
Students of all ages may participate. (See the tips below for submitting a successful performance.)

Application costs are as follows:

With a Mailed Certificate:

Levels: Foundation - 2: $50.00
Levels: 3 - 5: $65.00
Levels: 6 - 7: $80.00
Levels: 8 - 10: $95.00

With a Digital-Only Certificate:

Levels: Foundation - 2: $40.00
Levels: 3 - 5: $55.00
Levels: 6 - 7: $70.00
Levels: 8 - 10: $85.00

Example Online ASTCAP Exam Form

Preparing the Application Materials

ASTA Member Teachers must submit all student performances. Submissions by any non-ASTA members will not be reviewed or refunded.

Carefully review: ASTACAP Handbook, all Level Requirements, Example ASTACAP Exam Form, and the Tips for a successful online performance to ensure that your student has met all requirements.

Tips for submitting a successful online performance:

1. Videos MUST be recorded back-to-back, as if in a live exam setting. No edits may be made to the videos; please record all videos in one sitting.

2. When recording your student's performance, treat it like an audition tape.

Be mindful of background noise or distracting items in the room.
If students are performing from memory, your video should clearly show a room without any music or music stands.
Ensure we can see all aspects of the students’ performance: the full scope of movement for the student and the entire instrument.
Use a high-quality camera and microphone to ensure clear audio.
Set aside enough time to record all videos in one sitting

3. The Submittable Platform supports the following video formats: mpeg, mpg, mp4, ogg, mov, avi, wmv, m4v, vob. (We cannot accept any video links, for any reason.)

Please compress your files before uploading; each file is limited to 400 MB.
Upload files individually with their corresponding fields.
Name each video file with the corresponding exam portion (i.e., scales and arpeggios, etude, etc.)

You will record at least four videos:

One Integrity statement, one for scales, one for etudes, and one for the repertoire selection.
If your ASTACAP level requires more than one piece, please record one video for each piece.

If you have any questions, please contact us at asta@astastrings.org.

To participate in ASTACAP throughout the year, consider participating in an in-person examination.

Membership Required to access
ASTACAP Online Submission Platform
Opens: June 1 and closes June 30 Opens: November 1 and closes November 30