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". The organization is currently led by Kirk Moss. The immediate past president is cellist Jeffrey Solow.
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.
Read more about American String Teachers Association: National String Project Consortium, ASTA String Curriculum, National Awards, ASTA National Conference
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