AUSTA News 2025
Susan Hamerton
Susan Hamerton
Enchanted Quest: motivating young learners to consolidate their early set up and bowing proficiency. As teachers we all want our students to learn optimum posture and movement patterns early on, so it falls to us to give explicit, content-rich lessons in...Thomas Gregory
Thomas Gregory
Presentation #1: Playing Together: How learning in groups can offer the best start for beginners Many teachers are daunted at the prospect of teaching string instruments in groups. There is the fear that energy will be spent managing unruly children instead...
Evan Elsley
Evan Elsley
"Violin Diploma Technique, The Principles of Talent" - This is the title of my published book, and the topic is on the content. I am an AMEB diploma examiner. My book addresses the reasons why so many candidates technically struggle,...Joanna Drimatis
Joanna Drimatis PhD
Australian Music for String Orchestra and Ensembles
The Australian Music Centre (AMC) is the national service organisation dedicated to the promotion and support of art music in Australia. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to the representation,...Sophie Curtis
Sophie Curtis
On the Design and Evaluation of a Chamber Music Methodology Research has established both musical and extra-musical benefits to participating in chamber music, and while some pedagogical research on how to develop string quartet playing skills at the advanced level exists,...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...