ASTA
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The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues from throughout the string profession.
ASTA Membership
2012 ASTA National Conference
March 21-24, 2012
Atlanta, GA
Exhibits * National Orchestra Festival * National High School Honors Orchestra
REGISTRATION FORM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration Open (D'Addario & Co.) 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Sessions 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Social Event/Business Meeting 9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Student Chapter Networking
Thursday, March 22, 2012
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration Open (D'Addario & Co.) 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-up (not open to attendees) 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony (Alfred Music Publishing) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. National Orchestra Festival Events 9:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Educational Sessions 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eclectic Strings Festival events (Yamaha Corporation & Alfred Music Publishing) 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Grand Opening of Exhibits and Reception (Merz-Huber Company) 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra featuring violinist Leonidas Kavakos- SOLD OUT
Friday, March 23, 2012
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration Open (D'Addario & Co.) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Educational Sessions/Invited Performing Groups 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. National Orchestra Festival Events 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eclectic Strings Festival events (Yamaha Corporation & Alfred Music Publishing) 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open to All Attendees 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Coffee Break with Exhibitors (Claire Givens Violins) 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Attendee Reception in Exhibit Hall 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. National Honors Orchestra under the direction of Ryan McAdams 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra featuring violinist Leonidas Kavakos 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Alternative Styles Jam Session
Saturday, March 24, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration Open (D'Addario & Co.) 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Educational Sessions 10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open to All Attendees 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Coffee Break with Exhibitors 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. National Orchestra Festival Winner's Concert 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dessert Reception in Exhibit Hall (Strings Magazine) 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Barrage