Careers in String Teaching, an ASTA project supported by a grant from the
National Endowment for the Arts, is designed to encourage string
students to pursue a career in string teaching. ASTA has created and
published several media pieces to help string educators encourage their
students, engage students in string teaching, and provide a forum for
future string teachers.
ASTA has created an online forum for students to
research a future career in string teaching. www.careersinstringteaching.com provides access to
scholarship information, experienced string teachers for advice and
guidance, summer camps, sample lesson plans, and job opportunities.
Visitors to the website can participate in live chat room discussions
and post questions on message boards. The website also provides
information for advisors and parents.
Imagine a Career with Strings Attached! is a
collection of teaching strategies designed to generate interest among
students in pursuing a career in string teaching. The booklet includes
thirteen strategies that can be incorporated into a traditional string
curriculum. The strategies are broken down into four parts:
The first ten strategies are designed for the teacher to
use in the classroom; they include a variety of lessons, covering
conducting, composing, listening, evaluating, improvising, and
technology. The National Standards are incorporated into the objectives
of each strategy.
The second part provides guidelines for students to
participate in performance activities outside of the school setting.
These activities may include participation in youth or community
orchestras or regional and state competitions.
The third section provides information for a Career Day.
These strategies can be incorporated into a school function or an event
set up for just the orchestra.
The final strategy is a teacher’s guide to
assisting students in developing their peer teaching skills. These
strategies are applicable for the entire orchestra or class, or for just
a few select students.
The booklets are available to string teachers at no cost
except shipping and handling. Please specify quantity when ordering. Order your booklets now!
Imagine a Career with Strings Attached! posters
are available to string educators for their classrooms and studios. The
posters are designed to capture the attention of string students, with a
focus on middle and high school students. Posters are available to
string educators at no cost except shipping and handling. Please specify
quantity when ordering.
Careers in String Teaching, an ASTA project supported by a grant from the
National Endowment for the Arts, is designed to encourage string
students to pursue a career in string teaching. ASTA has created and
published several media pieces to help string educators encourage their
students, engage students in string teaching, and provide a forum for
future string teachers.
ASTA has created an online forum for students to
research a future career in string teaching. 
Imagine a Career with Strings Attached! posters
are available to string educators for their classrooms and studios. The
posters are designed to capture the attention of string students, with a
focus on middle and high school students. Posters are available to
string educators at no cost except shipping and handling. Please specify
quantity when ordering.