AUSTA News 2025
Catherine Chautard
Catherine Chautard
I present a personal philosophical approach relying on Music as a common Human way of expression.
This means that I teach Music no matter the player's abilities or talent. The violin becomes a medium for personal development, which can be achieved...Caron Chan
Caron Chan
My proposed topic is New Australian Music for the Violin. For this presentation I have curated a selection of works suitable for inclusion in the HSC and VCE exams writted by a diverse group of Australian composers. Some of the...Angela Cassar
Angela Cassar
How to build a successful string program. I will discuss ensemble direction with a focus on the psychological component; creating a cohesive team; working within the hierarchical nature of string playing and desking; harnessing the strengths of the students; ensuring every...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...
Book Purchase: Molto AUSTA
Molto austa: a historical overview of the Australian Strings Association
Susan PierottiThe 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...
On Demand: AMEB Viola Preliminary – Grade 4: A Deep Dive into the New Syllabus
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...
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...
