American String Teachers Association - Georgia Chapter (GAASTA)

Overview:

Profession(s): String Teaching
Member Type(s): String Teachers and Students
Scope: Regional - Georgia
Formed: 1960
Members: 170
Registration No.: 586066280
Address: 115 Richard Way, Athens, GA, 30605, USA
Website: www.astageorgia.org

Description:

GaASTA is the professional association for the string and orchestra community in Georgia.

Mission/Aims:

To promote the teaching and playing of string instruments.

Principal Activities:

Summer Camp for ages 8-17 (3 separate weeks)
Chamber Music Workshop for pre-formed groups
Bi-annual Competition
Annual Luncheon at GMEA Convention, Savannah

Member Benefits:

Subscription to ASTA journal
Annual National ASTA Convention
Semi-annual state newsletter Gut Reaction

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
American String Teachers Association with National School Orchestra Association (ASTA with NSOA)

Partner Associations:
Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA)

Verification Criteria:

Education - degree(s) in music
Employment (school, orchestra)
Recordings (audio or video)
Past or present students

Additional Information:

Instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, and harp