Finding the Emotional ConnectionIf a picture is worth 1000 words, music is worth a 1000 emotions. Soon Hee Newbold gives insight into her perspective as a storyteller/composer and why finding the emotional connection is such an...
If You PLAY Something, SAY Something! Everyone agrees on the importance of playing musically. But HOW is this accomplished? And what does it even mean to play musically? Getting the ensemble to understand its role in breathing life into a phrase is...
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER AUSTA is seeking a vibrant and suitably qualified National Accounts Manager to assist in the management of the association. The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) is a professional association of teachers, players and makers of bowed string instruments which promotes excellence in all aspects of performance, teaching, conducting and string instrument making. AUSTA aims to inspire and support students,...
Opening AddressAUSTA's Golden Jubilee: Reflections on String Teaching in Australia Founding President of AUSTA, Elizabeth Morgan AM reflects on the string teaching profession past and present, tertiary study, methodologies and examinations bringing into view what most readily encourages the realisation of...
Call for Scores from local composers for the 2025 Reading Day
When: Sunday 9 February 2025 The purpose of the Reading Day is to present works for school string orchestras. Composers should bear this in mind. Due to the overwhelming response of composers wishing to present works at the Reading Day, all composers who wish to have works considered for...
The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Strings Association Limited (AUSTA) will be held on Wednesday November 20 at 8.00 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held online via Google Meet on Wednesday November 20 at 8:00 pm AEDT. Members who would like to participate should contact Cara (AUSTA National...
October 13th, 2024 by AUSTA 2025 National Conference
AUSTA Golden Jubilee National Conference 2025
SYDNEY 11 - 13 July 2025
https://youtu.be/k0p_cdMKZfA Present at the AUSTA National Conference in 2025 at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and submit your conference presentation proposal here...
Calling composers, string teachers and players! Tickets! AUSTA NSW is bringing back an exciting event to our calendar- a Reading Day to present new repertoire and introduce you to exciting new music trends for your school string orchestras and youth orchestras heading into 2025. We are calling out to local composers to make submissions for works to be presented, alongside some...
Strike A Chord is a competition where school-age performers passionate about chamber music experience the joy of playing in groups and compete for cash prizes. Witness the judges' top 12 groups from across Australia, selected from a record-breaking 155 entries.
Join us for a phenomenal afternoon of music and discover future stars at this truly unique event. Celebrate the vibrant...
This article originally appeared in Stringendo Volume 46 Number 1 April 2024. All images provided by Barry Green. Barry Green is the AUSTA International Touring Artist in July and August 2024.
Learn more about where you can see Barry here.
Barry Green (USA), world-class double bassist, best-selling author, and renowned educator, is touring Australia from July to August as AUSTA's National Touring Artist for 2024. Double bass virtuoso Barry Green is the author of three bestselling books that explore the philosophy of music, the...
ASTA members, AUSTA members, ESTA members and friends are warmly invited to attend the ESTA UK Summer School. Held at Dean Close School, in the historic English town of Cheltenham, on the edge of the Cotswolds.
Presenters include world class string educators including Steve Bingham, Sarah Crooks, Chris Haigh, Glyn...
EBM CoverLink offers AUSTA members access to an exclusive insurance offer that applies whether your instrument is at home or in transit. Benefits include:
instrument covered whether it is at home or in transit
no claim discount (if no claims made during past 3 years)
We are excited that our upcoming AUSTA National Conference will be hosted in Sydney, NSW on 11-13th July 2025.
To make this conference inspiring and enlightening we would love to get feedback from you and all AUSTA members through this short 10-minute survey HERE. We want to better understand your needs and your vision for...
Brisbane Events SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY - AUSTA Q Reading Day and AGM SATURDAY 13 & SUNDAY 14 APRIL - AUSTA Q Mini-Conference SATURDAY 27 JULY - AUSTA Q Concerto Championship SUNDAY 28 JULY - AUSTA Q String Festival SATURDAY 14 & SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER - AUSTA Q Professional Weekend SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER - AUSTA Q International Reading Day on Zoom Regional Events To be confirmed...
NATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER AUSTA is seeking a vibrant and suitably qualified Social Media Manager to coordinate our online presence as a leader in the Australian strings community. The successful candidate will be required to manage social media accounts such as Facebook and LinkedIn, providing regular engaging content on the National and State pages. They will regularly liaise with State...
The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Strings Association Limited (AUSTA) will be held on Thursday November 23 at 8.00 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Notice is hereby given that the 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held online via Zoom on Thursday November 23 at 8:00 pm ADT. Members who would like to participate should contact Emily (AUSTA National Administrator)...