American String Teachers Association

The American String Teacher's Association (or ASTA) is a professional organization based in the United States for music teachers. It is the largest such national organization in the US for string teachers. It promotes learning to play string instruments in the next generation of American students, and also aims to place those students into orchestras as they grow more proficient. Originally two separate groups, ASTA and NSOA (National School Orchestra Association), the whole organization is now referred to as merely "ASTA".

In addition to publishing a journal four times a year, they offer books, publicity leaflets & posters, and conferences to help train and encourage string teachers, and help them promote their programs in schools and in their communities at large.

National Awards

* Artist Teacher Award is given to an artist/pedagogue of renowned stature from within North America.

* Citations for Leadership and Merit are given to ASTA members who have made significant contributions to the association.

* Distinguished Service Award

* Elizabeth A.H. Green School Educator Award is given annually to a school string teacher with a current and distinguished career in a school orchestral setting. Elizabeth A.H. Green application.

* Isaac Stern International Award is given to an artist teacher whose identity need not be primarily within the American scene.

* Marvin J. Rabin Community Service Award is given to an individual or organization who makes significant contributions to their community by their teaching and leadership.

* Paul Rolland Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual of renowned stature whose identity need not be primarily with the American scene.

* Student Chapter Award is given to an ASTA student chapter for exemplary promotion of strings in and around the university community.

* Traugott Rohner Leadership in the Music Industry Award is given to a string industry leader whose identity is primarily from within North America.

Calendar of Events

* March 19-21, 2009: National Conference, National Orchestra Festival, National Solo Competition, Alternative Styles Awards, Atlanta, GA

February 17-20, 2010: National Conference, National Orchestra Festival & National High School Honors Orchestra, Santa Clara, CA

* February 27-March 1, 2008 - National Conference, National Orchestra Festival & National High School Honors Orchestra, Albuquerque , NM

* March 7-10, 2007: National Conference, National Orchestra Festival, & National Solo Competition, Detroit, MI

ee also

*Dorothy DeLay

External links

* [http://www.astaweb.com/ ASTA] official site