Recognition Awards
Awarded periodically at the discretion of the ASTA Board of Directors
2024 Awardees
Artist teacher award
Joseph Conyers
Citizen musician, entrepreneur, and youth advocate Joseph Conyers - Principal Double Bass of The Philadelphia Orchestra...
Marvin j. rabin community service award
Stephen Benham
Dr. Stephen Benham is Professor of Music Education and Chair of Performance at Duquesne University. He is an internationally acclaimed clinician...
Paul Rolland Lifetime Achievement Award
Louis Bergonzi
Louis Bergonzi has more than 40 years of experience teaching stringed instruments to students in elementary through graduate school...
outstanding service organization award
Youth Orchestras of Los Angeles (YOLA)
YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles)—the LA Phil's music education program—currently serves close to 1,700 young musicians across five sites...
Distinguished Service Award
Gail Barnes
Dr. Gail Barnes is professor of Music Education and Director of the USC String Project. Dr. Barnes's research interests revolve around community and school orchestra programs, with a particular focus on ensuring equitable access to music education...
Award Descriptions
Awarded periodically at the discretion of the ASTA Board of Directors.
Artist Teacher Award
This recognition is awarded annually by the ASTA National Board of Directors to a pedagogue of renowned stature from North America.
Arts Advocacy Award
Recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to promoting
arts education.
Arts Philanthropist of the Year Award
Recognizes an individual who has made significant financial contributions to arts education.
ASTA Content Creation Award
This award, given periodically at the discretion of the ASTA National Board, recognizes a content creator who has made significant contributions to string education digital content (e.g., pedagogical resources, advocacy materials, commentary, etc.).
ASTA Orchestra Repertoire and Literature Award
This award, given periodically at the discretion of the ASTA National Board, recognizes a composer or arranger who has made significant contributions to the orchestra literature (string and/or full) and/or pedagogical materials in service of string education.
ASTA Solo Repertoire Award
This award, given periodically at the discretion of the ASTA National Board, recognizes a composer or arranger who has made significant contributions to the solo repertoire in service of string education.
Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the profession.
Isaac Stern International Award
Recognizes an individual of renowned stature who has made significant contributions to the profession internationally.
Marvin J. Rabin Community Service Award
This award, given periodically at the discretion of the ASTA National Board, recognizes an individual or organization making significant contributions to their local, regional, or professional community through teaching and demonstrated leadership.
Outstanding Service Organization Award
This award recognizes an established not-for-profit organization of renowned stature that embodies current and distinguished service to the community, helps lead deeply impactful positive change, and demonstrates a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in the field of string teaching, performing, and/or scholarship.
Paul Rolland Lifetime Achievement Award
This award, given periodically at the discretion of the ASTA National Board, recognizes a pedagogue of renowned stature who has made significant contributions to the profession throughout their career.
Traugott Rohner Leadership in the Music Industry
Recognizes a string industry leader whose identity is primarily within North America.
Traugott Rohner Service Award
Past Awardees
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Artist Teacher Award
Arts Advocacy Award
Arts Philanthropist of the Year Award
Distinguished Service Award
Isaac Stern International Award
Marvin J. Rabin Community Service Award
Merle J. Isaac Lifetime Achievement Award
Outstanding Service Organization Award
Paul Rolland Lifetime Achievement Award
Traugott Rohner Leadership Award
Traugott Rohner Service Award