Get Involved
ASTA members form a vibrant community that engages in a number of ways year-round, advocating for more opportunities for string education and helping each and every member grow as a student, educator, industry member, or player. Opportunities abound to attend annual national conferences, view bimonthly webinars, engage with state chapters, join committees, and more! Learn more about these opportunities and discover how you can be an active member of the ASTA community at the links below.
Become a Member
ASTA membership is a high-value opportunity, offering a number of exclusive benefits tailored to best serve individual, corporate, and institutional members. Learn more and become a member today!
2027 National Conference
Our annual National Conference is our flagship event, offering an unrivaled chance to connect and engage with the string educator community. Registration open now!
National Orchestra Festival
The National Orchestra Festival offers middle and high school-level orchestras the chance to gain performance experience and national recognition as part of the National Conference.
2026 Virtual Summit
The annual Virtual String Teachers Summit is a global, synchronous virtual event offering instruction on a range of topics. Registration for asynchronous viewing is open through the end of the year.
Engage with Chapters
State chapters offer a conduit to engage with local string communities, while student chapters offer a way to engage with ASTA and its national network from an early stage in your career.
Join a Committee
Our committees guide our thinking and actions as we work to find the best ways to serve our a community of diverse backgrounds and interests with ever-evolving needs.
Advertise with ASTA
ASTA's member base provides a large audience with many opportunities for vendors and organizations spread the word about their products, services, and programs.
Advocate for Strings
Whether a teacher, parent, student, or friend, learn more about how you can help advocate for string education in your community, and find resources to help you get started.
Apply to Distribute a Research Survey
Researchers may request permission to have a survey distributed to the ASTA membership. All requests will be reviewed by the ASTA Research Committee.
Community Catalyst Scholarship
Inaugurating in 2027, our new scholarship will lower barriers to access for ASTA experiences which shape careers, strengthening the future of string teaching.