Hosted by Arizona State University in partnership with ASTA-AZ, Violin360° is an event for high school violinists and their teachers that explores all things violin. Participants will have the opportunity to work and perform with Arizona's  Timothy Kantor,  Christiano Rodrigues, and Jonathan Swartz. Sessions will examine violin technique for students and perspectives in pedagogy for teachers. Artistic Director Jonathan Swartz (Swartz@asu.edu)   Artist Teachers   Timothy Kantor, University of Arizona   Jonathan Swartz, Arizona State University   Christiano Rodrigues, Harmony…

The ASTA-AZ Solo Competition for violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, and harp is held annually in the fall for outstanding students who study privately with our members. Student performers are divided into junior or senior division, where they perform for a panel of judges. Let your students shine; enroll your students ASAP in this exciting event. ASTA-AZ continues its exciting partnership with Southwest Strings The Solo Competition will feature additional awards including a Codabow Diamond NX, an Eclipse violin case, and…

CELLOBRATION! 2019 A Day for Cellists Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Tempe High School 1730 S. Mill, Tempe, 85281 (NW corner of Mill Ave & Broadway Rd) AND Arizona Cello Society Cello Competition Friday, November 22, 2019 ASU Herberger School of Music   Experience the wonder that is the CELLO! Cellists of all levels are invited to join us for a day which explores the enormous range and the fun of the cello in a Grande Cello Orchestra and leveled…

Join us for the two-day Phoenix area Double Bass workshop and competition. This is a prime opportunity for the young double bassist from the Southwest, to work with the top Phoenix area professional double bassists, the double bass professors from the three state Universities in Arizona, and have a chance to show-off their skills, through a solo double bass competition. The 2019 Bass Jam starts in the evening of December 6, with a solo competition for two age groups: the Junior…

The 8th Annual Fiddle Fest, hosted by the Gilbert Town Fiddlers in conjunction with ASTA-AZ and Highland HS, is a day for string students and teachers alike to explore different fiddling traditions from around the world. All ability levels on bowed string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and bass) are welcome. It will be a packed day of fun tunes, new techniques, grooving, and performances from students and professionals! Guest Artists KATIE MCNALLY & NEIL PEARLMAN The vibrant musical traditions of…

A Program Offering Intensive Viola Playing and Exceptional Instruction Nancy Buck, Artistic Director Louis Privitera, Educational Coordinator   Calling all violists! Join us for The Arizona Violacademy, a program offering intensive viola playing and exceptional instruction for students aged 11-19. Participants will improve their individual technique, perform in guest master class and/or mock college audition sessions, have an opportunity to take a mini-private lesson, attend a viola recital and perform together in the finale festival viola ensemble piece. Students will register…