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Welcome to the new Virginia String Teachers Association website.  We hope you will use this as your “link” to what's going on here in Virginia for teachers and players of stringed instruments. This site is for you if you play violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, or guitar.  Teachers, post information, application forms, upcoming events on this site.  Contact us .

To advertise on our site, contact Gary Frisch for details.  Click on any add to go to that advertiser's website.  Ads rotate at random with each click to a new page, or with each page refresh.

The list of recital dates for VASTA Recitals in Northern Virginia has been posted, along with an application form.  To see information, please go to the VASTA News link.

Calendar

Date Time Description Title
Sat 03/13/108:00 PM

Vivaldi's "Spring", Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde" and other works.  Tickets $5 for students and half-price for VASTA members! Click here for info.

Alexandria Symphony
Sun 03/14/103:00 PM

Different program from March 13 but includes Vivaldi's "Spring" with Allison Bailey and Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde"            Special offer for tickets for VASTA Members

Alexandria Symphony
Sun 03/21/102:00 PM

The next recital for students of VASTA members at The Fountains at Washington House, 5100 Fillmore Ave., Alexandria, VA 22311.  For info, click here.

VASTA Recital for Students
Fri 03/26/104:00 PM

This violin masterclass features VCU students, open to the public.  Info.

Masterclass with RSO Concertmaster Karen Johnson, violin
Sat 05/01/1010:00 AM

    Fairfax Old Town Hall
3999 University Dr. Fairfax VA
pre-registration by April 24
 For info, contact Helen Fall
  Application and More Info

Julie Albers Cello Masterclass
Thu 06/24/109:00 AM

Shenandoah University,  Winchester, VA    Bass Coalition Summer Workshop June 24-26.  Faculty include famous jazz bassist Rufus Reid, David Murray, Inez Wyrick & Donovan Stokes.  $1000 to first prize winner of Bass Competition. www.basscoalition.com

Bass Coalition Summer Workshop
Sat 10/09/109:00 AM

Location: Welborne United Methodist in Richmond, VA

For required repertoire, see www.asta.net

Virginia State Solo Competition

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