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
Tips for submitting a successful online performance:
- Teachers, as ASTA members, must submit all student performances.
- Carefully review the ASTACAP Handbook, ASTACAP level requirements, and the Example ASTACAP Exam Form to ensure that your student has met all requirements.
- You will record at least four videos: one for the integrity statement, one for scales, one for etudes, and one for the repertoire selection (if your ASTACAP level requires more than one piece, record one video for each piece).
- Videos MUST be recorded back-to-back, as if in a live setting. No edits may be made to the videos; please record all videos in one sitting.
- The program platform supports the following video formats: mpeg, mpg, mp4, ogg, mov, avi, wmv, m4v, vob. (We do not accept any links to videos.)
- When recording your student's performance, treat it like an audition tape.
- Be mindful of background noise or distracting items in the room.
- If your student is performing from memory, your video should clearly show a room without a music stand.
- Ensure we can see all aspects of the student's performance: the full scope of movement for the student and the entire instrument.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with 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