Upcoming Events
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FALL 2022
October 14: OrASTA/SOMEA Fall Orchestra Workshop
To be held at Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center
Oregon ASTA and Southern OR MEA will be holding a conducting
and string technique workshop for teachers, directors, and
their students, with Dr. David Jacobs from the
Univ. of Oregon. Let us know if you have requests for topics!
Contact astaoregon@gmail.com or kdebolt@grantspass.k12.or.us
Solo Competition
Apply by October 8, 2022
Finals: Nov. 6th at PSU
SPRING 2023
Honors Recital & Member Meeting
Recital Applications due in February
Recital and Meeting in March or April
OrASTA Scholarship Forms available in January
Oregon ASTACAP Program (May)
Registration due early April
Performance in May 2023
Oregon ASTA Events
ASTA, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including

instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.