AUSTA WA 2025 so far …

Our year began with a relaxed, successful social outreach lunch in Mount Hawthorne.  AUSTA WA is pleased to partner with organisations supporting string success in WA, and it has been good to hear news from AUSTA member Grace Ah-quee, who directs the Perth Summer Orchestra Camp. AUSTA bursaries for hardship or travel support this year helped a Venezuelan refugee violist and a bass player in Summer Strings, a violist in Baroque program and a cellist in Brilliant strings. We have a welcoming committee of professionals and students who are motivated to create more opportunities for strings in WA.  If you would like to join us, please contact Stephanie Fraser. wapresident@austa.asn.au

View the calendar of string events in WA

A complete list of events for strings can be seen on our calendar. Regular AUSTA events include festivals in Perth and Albany, masterclasses, socials, forums, and online presentations and forums, with big discounts for our members. We are also support activities and prizes in association with WAYACHAMP, the Perth Summer Orchestra Camp, the Darlington String Quartet, Eisteddfods, Festivals and AMEB.

UWA Day of Strings

Saturday 10th May 1:00 – 5:00pm
Presented in collaboration with AUSTA WA, join celebrated artists and educators Shaun Lee-Chen, Suzie Wijsman and a host of string specialists for a fun day of performance, perfect for violin, viola and cello students of all ages and skill levels. Book here

AUSTA members can observe for free!

Chamber Music Masterclass

The AUSTA WA violin and viola masterclasses with Brian Finlayson on 16th March were a great success!

On Sunday 25th May Brian will once again share his expertise in a chamber music masterclass.

Registrations open – Click here

Duos, trios, quartets or any chamber ensemble of up to eight players are invited to perform a movement or short work in a masterclass directed by Brian Finlayson. Ensemble members can book in one of two masterclasses according to playing level. There will be a Q and A with Brian at the end of each masterclass.

For more about Brian see his CV.

AUSTA members can observe for free!

To join or renew your AUSTA membership, please click here.

AUSTA Festival 2025

Sunday 15th June at WAAPA. Bookings are now open for this big annual event, which supports all level of students. Perform in a non-competitive environment, listen to other players, and receive feedback from top professional teachers and players.

Quick!  Get $10 off with Early Bird pricing through 30 April 2025. 

AUSTA members also get 20% off all registrations.

All registrations close 23 May at 11:59pm.

• Book here
• Download the flyer

Viola Masterclasses with Daniel Schmitt

Save the date: Sunday 31st August

WASO’s principal viola shares his expertise with talented players

AUSTA members can observe for free!

AUSTA WA Social Media 

Join AUSTA WA on Facebook for AUSTA posts, and join the AUSTA WA Facebook Group for sharing all your news, instruments for sale, concerts coming up, auditions, opportunities.

AUSTA WA is a member of the Chamber of Arts and Culture, Western Australia

The Chamber is a place of research and resources for the arts and arts-related activities in WA, and has many useful resources for arts advocacy in our state. Our committee members participate in Chamber professional development and other opportunities, which in turn will benefit AUSTA and our work in the community.

WA-based string businesses

Please use this list to support our local string businesses with varying services from renting to buying to repairing. This list is not in any particular order or an endorsement of the business by AUSTA WA, it is supplied purely to help students, parents and teachers. If you would like your local WA-based business listed here, please contact us.

REPAIRS and MAINTENANCE (By Appointment Only)

Andre Ozturk 9388 1822 Nedlands https://www.andreozturk.com/

Andrew Tait ‭0414 493 208‬ Bayswater (Cello and Double bass)

West Violins 9364 5390‬ Brentwood

To BUY

Andre Ozturk 9388 1822 Nedlands

Crescendo Music 1300 000 383 Myaree

Tempest Music ‭9450 3539‬ Como

WA Music ‭9244 9559‬ Innaloo

West Violins 9364 5390‬ Brentwood

Zenith Music ‭9383 1422‬ Claremont

To RENT

Tempest Music (rent to buy) Como

Twinkles Violin Rental ‭9248 2460‬ Noranda

WA Music 9244 9559‬ Innaloo

Recommended Minimum Teaching Rate 

The WAMTA (the West Australian Music Teachers’ Association) minimum recommended hourly rate for individual lessons by private professional studio teachers is $110 an hour.