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.
- 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.
- Before applying, review the ASTACAP program information to determine the performance options that best suit your student's ability. Students of all ages may participate. (See the tips below for submitting a successful performance.)
- 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.)
Application costs are as follows:
- Levels: Foundation - 2: $50.00
- Levels: 3 - 5: $65.00
- Levels: 6 - 7: $80.00
- Levels: 8 - 10: $95.00
Tips for submitting a successful online performance:
- Review the ASTACAP Handbook, ASTACAP level requirements, and Example ASTACAP Exam Form carefully to ensure that your student has met all the requirements.
- You will record three videos: one for scales, one for etudes, and one for the repertoire selection (if your ASTACAP level requires more than one piece, you will need to record one video for each piece).
- When recording your student's performance, treat it like an audition tape. Be mindful of any 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, or the music stand should be facing away from the student with no music on it.
- Videos must be recorded back-to-back as if they were being recorded in a live setting. No edits may be made to the videos; please ensure that all videos are recorded in one sitting.
- Teachers, as ASTA members, must submit all student performances.
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.