AUSTA News 2025
Positions Vacant
POSTION VACANT – NATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to take on the role of National Administrator. This remote position serves as the central hub for coordinating the operations of AUSTA’s National Office. The successful candidate will communicate with members across Australia via phone, video conferencing, and email, and will work closely with key volunteer stakeholders including the National President, National Secretary, National Treasurer, and National Journal Editor. Key Responsibilities: Manage and update content on AUSTA’s website (www.austa.asn.au). Liaise with the website hosting company. Coordinate national events, including touring artists. Oversee membership…
AUSTA Vic 2025 New Music Reading Day
2025 New Music Reading Day Sunday 9 February brought 40 string players and ensemble directors to St Kevin’s College, Glendalough Campus for the New Music Reading Day and AGM. It was a fantastic day of music making and networking, and we are sure everyone walked away inspired and with ideas for the year for their various ensembles. The repertoire list was a wonderful collection of varied pieces — from atmospheric and movie-like, which would ignite the imaginations of players and listeners, to pieces inspired by different cultures and styles, which would provide great teaching points into many different areas of…
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising Opportunities Looking to boost your brand visibility within the string music community? Explore 2025 Advertising Opportunities with AUSTA and promote your products, services, or events directly to string teachers, performers, and makers across Australia. AUSTA offers flexible and impactful advertising opportunities through publications, email campaigns, social media, and conferences. Advertising with AUSTA connects you directly with string teachers, performers, luthiers, and music institutions through a variety of trusted platforms. Whether you’re launching a new product, promoting an event, or seeking visibility in the education sector, we offer a range of tailored options to help you meet your goals. AUSTA…
Book Purchase: Molto AUSTA
Molto Austa: a historical overview of the Australian Strings Association Susan Pierotti The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) has a diverse membership of teachers, students, players and makers of stringed instruments. AUSTA began with a few enthusiastic string teachers at a seminar in 1975. It rapidly developed thriving chapters in all states, delivered workshops and conferences, and organised tours by overseas guest artists and tours overseas by AUSTA members. It has survived fluctuating membership numbers, financial pressures and the opening and closing of state chapters. Its members have learnt new skills and adapted to modern technology and global virus outbreaks. It…
On Demand: AMEB Viola Preliminary – Grade 4: A Deep Dive into the New Syllabus
AUSTA On Demand AMEB Viola Preliminary – Grade 4: A Deep Dive into the New Syllabus Purchase access to watch a recording of this webinar with Helen Tuckey and Janet Fernandes, two of the AMEB’s viola consultants for the new series 2 syllabus that was recorded on 27 October 2024. Helen introduces the new viola Technical Work book, giving insights into the underlying framework of the book and many practical tips and hints on preparing students for examination. Janet discusses the levels of difficulty within each list from Preliminary to Grade 4 and give her rationale for the choice of…
Position Available: National Accounts Manager
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, amateurs and professionals and also to facilitate communication at local, national and international levels. The AUSTA Accounts Manager coordinates and facilitates the management of National and Chapter finances as well as manages statutory requirements to ensure efficiency within the…
Stringendo 46-3 Barry Green Special Edition
Stringendo: Volume 46, Number 3 – Barry Green Special Edition Barry Green in Australia – Special Edition First stop – Sydney Barry in Brisbane Barry’s bass in Adelaide Barry does Western Australia Barry’s last stop – Victoria Reading Stringendo online Click on the four arrows on the bottom right of the screen to read a full screen version of Stringendo Click on the right side of the right page to turn the page. Double Click anywhere on the page to increase the size. Double Click again to return to default size. Click and hold the mouse, then move to the…
AUSTA Q Reading Day 2025
AUSTA Q Reading Day 2025 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 inclusion in the 2025 Reading Day will need to follow the following procedures: ALL COMPOSERS (established or new) should email Daniel Holloway by Thursday 2 January 2025 with a request to have their works included. Please copy the table below by copying…
AUSTA National Conference 2025
AUSTA Golden Jubilee National Conference 2025 SYDNEY 11 – 13 July 2025 Present at the AUSTA National Conference in 2025 at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and submit your conference presentation proposal here… AUSTA Golden Jubilee Conference, Sydney July 11-13 2025 Supporting teachers, advancing players, inspiring artistry, building connection AUSTA’s 2025 Golden Jubilee conference at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music celebrates the history and vision of a professional community that has transformed the life and work of string players, teachers and makers in Australia for half a century. Connecting Australian string players, industry, teachers, learners and parents AUSTA advances artistry,…
Reading Day 2024
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 other preselected repertoire from both the Australian Music Centre and AUSTA. Composers: Composers who wish to have works considered for inclusion in the 2024 Reading Day will need to purchase a ticket via https://www.trybooking.com/CUBWH and then submit works via this…
The solo double bass: pride or prejudice
The solo double bass: pride or prejudice written by Barry Green 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. Why is it that, in jazz or classical circles, the idea of listening to a bassist playing a solo ranks about as desirable as being forced to eat lima beans or spinach? I have no doubt that, in general, the public is more attracted to eating pizza, hamburger and…
AUSTA National Touring Artist: Barry Green
AUSTA National Touring Artist 2024 Barry Green 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 mind, and spirit: The Inner Game of Music (Doubleday, 1986), The Mastery of Music: Ten Pathways to True Artistry (Broadway/Doubleday, 2003), and Bringing Music to Life (GIA, 2009). He has also written three bass method books, produced numerous solo recordings, and created unique multimedia concert programs. From July 5…
ESTA UK Summer School
ESTA UK Summer School August 4 – 9 2024 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 Oxley, Michelle Falcon, James Halsey and Dr Simon Jones. During the week, delegates will learn about klezmer, rock, jazz, technique, baroque style and much more! In addition to playing and learning, Henry George will be leading classes on Alexander Technique and…
EBM Coverlink Insurance Partnership
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) free climatic conditions cover (if instrument is under $100,000) reduced broker fee from $90.00 to $50.00 p/y support in the event of a claim. Read more about how to access this offer here (please note, you must be logged in to the website and a current member to access this offer.) For more information contact EBM CoverLink on 1300…