Wisconsin ASTA

04/11/2026

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Learn more about the fascinating individuals who are shaping the world of cello playing, and pick up some great playing and practicing tips along the way! View Cello Chats

03/05/2026

WSMA is working hard to make sure there are string judges at each site this Saturday. They need 1 judge for Lake Geneva and 1 judge for Brookfield. If you are available to be a string adjudicator this Saturday, March 7th, please contact Ryan Nolan at [email protected] or 262-853-6876. Thanks!🎻🎶

02/07/2026

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Calling all high school string, wind, and percussion players! Our Mini Orchestra Clinic has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 15 and registration is open! We hope to see you on campus for this exciting one-day music experience! Register and learn more here: https://precollege.wisc.edu/summer-music-clinic/mini-music-clinics/

01/14/2026

There is still time to register for the January 17 2026 Expo information can be found here

Professional Development with your instrument! Emily Heuschele, violinist, violist, clinician, and educator WI-ASTA Virtual String Expo January 17, 2026 Registration Link/QR code: https://bit.ly/4h85...

01/07/2026

WI-ASTA Board Nominations NEEDED! Three positions are open. Please consider nominating yourself or someone else for the three open board positions. We have a fabulous board and are looking for some new board members. We meet about four times a year virtually and attend the WMEA conference together where we host our annual meeting. The WI-ASTA board is a great opportunity to network with string teachers across the state! (term begins May 15, 2026 for secretary, treasurer, & president-elect) WI-ASTA Board Nomination Form: https://bit.ly/3MX8MjH

01/07/2026

Young Artist Honors Orchestra:
The Wisconsin ASTA chapter is once again sponsoring the Wisconsin Young Artist Honors Orchestra at two locations in February of 2026. The link to the folder with the full teacher overview: https://bit.ly/4sutojq (including music links), and parent letter link: https://bit.ly/4pqR8SE are available for you to nominate first, second, or third year string players from either your orchestra or private studio. The WI-ASTA Young Artist Honors Orchestra Committee looks forward to working with your students in February!

Dear Orchestra Parents and Guardians, Your child has been nominated by their orchestra teacher to attend the Wisconsin Young Artist Honors Orchestra. This statewide musical event promises to invigorate your child’s musical growth. The fee for this event is $40.00 which includes day-long instruc...

01/05/2026

It is not too late to nominate students for UW-Whitewater’s annual Honors Orchestra (Jan. 30-31), which will be led this year by our interim Director of Orchestras, Kelby Schnepel. Here is the link:

High School Honors String Orchestra

11/15/2025

Consider submitting a proposal for a string or orchestra session for the 2026 WMEA conference !https://wmeamusic.org/submit-a-session/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOEwEZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5CGNhbGxzaXRlAjI1AAEexN6SlK9Q8tPl70Q_FjlsTXxdCpqA5vc8BFVCAceUWx4yWzYOtXWFdhvPemg_aem_Mx2P9R4KVFMCJ1vi1-FjZg

Submit a Session Proposal 2026 Wisconsin State Music Conference New research in neuroscience is powerfully underscoring something that music teachers have known for many years: music deeply affects…

10/31/2025

We had a great evening sharing a meal, honoring Mathew Lesar, our “Administrator of the Year”, and making music together. See you at today’s sessions!

01/03/2025

Join us for our 2025 String Expo, on January 11th!
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4eoYCRF

10/24/2024

Come visit us! We’re in booth #400 at the WMEA Conference!