Austa Sa Information

The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) is a professional association of teachers, players, and makers of bowed string instruments. We promote excellence in all aspects of performance, teaching, composing, conducting, and string instrument making. AUSTA is the voice for Australian string teachers, players, and instrument makers. We support talented students with scholarships and awards in music exams, eisteddfods, and music festivals. AUSTA inspires and supports the string community and facilitates communication at local, national, and international levels. AUSTA is involved in the community through a variety of initiatives, including: Presentations at conferences and workshops National Conferences Member services throughout Australia Networking with other Australian music associations Partnerships with international string associations Partnerships with schools, universities, examination bodies, eisteddfods, youth orchestras, chamber music promoters, symphony orchestras, and music festivals