The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) is a professional organisation that unites teachers, performers, and makers of bowed string instruments. It is dedicated to fostering excellence in performance, teaching, composition, conducting, and string instrument making.

AUSTA serves as the collective voice for Australian string educators, musicians, and instrument makers. In addition, the association supports excellence in string performance by providing scholarships and awards to outstanding students in music exams, eisteddfods, and festivals.

AUSTA inspires and nurtures the string community, facilitating communication and collaboration at local, national, and international levels.

AUSTA’s community involvement includes:

• Presentations at conferences and workshops
• Member services throughout Australia
• Networking with other Australian music associations
• Partnerships with international string organisations
• Collaboration with schools, universities, examination bodies, eisteddfods, youth orchestras, chamber music promoters, symphony orchestras, and music festivals

AUSTA provides:

• Pedagogical resources
• Comprehensive support for the string community, including teachers, performers, and makers

AUSTA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country across Australia, recognising their ongoing connection to the land, waters, and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.