AUSTA News 2025
Soon Hee Newbold
Soon Hee Newbold
Finding the Emotional Connection
If 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...Brian Balmages
Brian Balmages
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...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,...
Stringendo 37-1 April 15
Stringendo: Volume 37, Number 1 - April 2015
April 2015 Theme: Music and Technology- Perfection planetary geared tuning pegs
- Music and Technology Feature
- AUSTA Conference in July
- Tasmania String Summer Camp
- And lots more!
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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
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Elizabeth Morgan AM
Elizabeth Morgan AM
Opening Address AUSTA'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...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...Stringendo 46-2 October 24
Stringendo: Volume 46, Number 2 - October 2024
October 2024 Theme: Music Camps and Summer Activities- The Australian Music Centre
- Five tips for ornamenting baroque music
- Young Bach detectives
- And lots more!
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2024 AGM
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...
AUSTA National Conference 2025
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...AUSTA Golden Jubilee Conference, Sydney July 11-13 2025
Supporting teachers, advancing players,
inspiring...
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...
Strike A Chord Grand Final 2024
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...
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.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...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...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...
AUSTA 2025 National Conference Questionaire
Dear AUSTA colleagues,
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...
2024 AUSTA Q Events
Save the Dates!
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...Social Media Manager – Job Description
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...
2023 AGM
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)...