Looking Back, Playing Forward

Welcome to The Soundboard, AUSTA’s new blog dedicated to amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas that shape our national strings community. In this first edition, we begin by looking back, playing forward—honouring our past as we move confidently into the future. We’re proud to feature “Living Treasure: Elizabeth Morgan AM”, an article originally published in Stringendo, Vol. 48. Elizabeth Morgan AM stands as a pillar in AUSTA’s history—a visionary educator, leader, and advocate whose work helped establish the very foundations of our association. In this special interview, she reflects on the early days of AUSTA, sharing her memories of its…

AUSTA Vic New Music Reading Day 2025 List

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…