New Music Reading Folders

ASTA makes available folders containing string orchestra music published within the last twelve months. The folders are intended for reading sessions held by string and orchestra teachers who are interested in getting hands-on experience with recently published music. (These folders are not intended for use by student orchestras.) Reading sessions are often held during state conferences and in-service days in particular school districts.

The person receiving the folders must be a current member of ASTA. The person in each location who takes responsibility for the folders must also agree to the following stipulations, 1) placing the music back in order once the folders have been used prior to shipping to the next location; 2) agrees to pay the shipping charge to send folders to the next location (ranges between $50-$150 based on location and time neededto arrive), and 3) communicate with the next recipient regarding shipping, est arrival time and tracking number.

New Reservation Process for the 2009-2010 year
To reserve the new music reading folders please locate your state among the following regions and then contact that coordinator for availability and confirmation of your request. We would like to thank the following individuals and their student chapters for assembling the folders and managing the process for their region! 

West Region: California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska, Utah, Montana, New Mexico, Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming. Please contact Judy Bossuat, California State University Sacramento Student Chapter at jwbossuki@gmail.com

MidWest Region: Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Indiana, Lousiania, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Misssissippi, Alabama, Wisconsin.  
Please contact Dr. David Littrell, Kansas State University Student Chapter at dlitmus@ksu.edu

East Region: South Carolina, North Carolina, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey.
Please contact Dr. Gail Barnes, University of South Carolina Student Chapter, gbarnes@mozart.sc.edu

Alternative Styles Reading Folder Sets
ASTA has two sets of alternative styles music available for reading sessions. The same stipulations apply as to the above reading folders, other than requests for these folders should be made at the national office by contacting the Membership Dept. at (703) 279-2113 ext. 11 or Membership@astaweb.com

To have music placed in the new music reading folders, you must be a current member of the String Industry Council. Submission for the folders are accepted each June/July for the forthcoming folders. New folders are assembled each July. In order for a piece to be included, it must have been published within the twelve months preceeding submission. Further details about placing music in the folders and music requirements, can be obtained by contacting the Membership Dept. at (703) 279-2113 ext. 11 or membership@astaweb.com

To view a list of music and publishers currently included in this year's folders please use the links below. Sets are not completely identical, but each set contains a good mix of pieces by grade and publishers. You will be sent a set of folders based on your location in the region. You may also contact another region if your region's folders are already reserved to see if available. We are sorry we can not accommodate requests for specific sets.

ASTA Reading Folders Set East

ASTA Reading Folders Set Mid-West

ASTA Reading Folders Set West

Alternative Styles Reading Folders Set 1

Alternative Styles Reading Folders Set 2

Thank you to all of the String Industry Council members for generously donating the music to these folders. This program would not be available without their continued support. Individual companies determine the music from their company that has been sent into ASTA for inclusion in the folders.