Author: Henry Littich

From Dr. Cora Cooper at KSU: I’ve had some questions regarding String Fling (Jan. 19-20, 2019, at K-State) registration, and am hoping this will help matters. The website is www.stringflingksu.weebly.com , and that is where you can register your students and find Continue Reading

The entry form for the 2019 KASTA Solo Competition is now available!  Please encourage your students to participate.  Senior division (college) winner receives $500, Junior Division (grades 9-12) winner receives $300, and new for this year, the Preparatory Division (grades Continue Reading

KASTA Summer Workshop Registration 2018 June 22 & 23, 2018 Wichita State University Featuring: Dr. Christopher Selby Author of Habits of a Successful Orchestra Director and Co-Author of the Habits of a Successful String Musician series. Network with colleagues! Learn something new! Remember Continue Reading

Dr. David Littrell (Kansas State University) was added to the distinguished list of KASTA Hall of Fame Honorees at the 2018 KASTA Luncheon at the KMEA-ISW in Wichita on February 23, 2018.  He was nominated by friend and colleague Dr. Continue Reading

Please use the form linked below to nominate deserving candidates for recognition from KASTA. Nominations will be open until Tuesday, February 6, 2018. The KASTA State Board will choose award winners for each award from the nominations. The KASTA State Continue Reading

The 2017-18 KASTA Solo Competition Entry Form is now available!  Visit the Solo Competition Page for newly updated contest details and to download the entry form!  Cash prizes are awarded in two divisions.  We look forward to hearing outstanding performances!

You are cordially invited to a free presentation by Wendy Ireland, Australian composer and creator of Exploring Strings: A Class String Program on Monday, June 26 at Kansas State University. The event will be in Room 201 of McCain Auditorium at 2:00 pm. Continue Reading

Make plans to attend the KASTA 2017 Summer String Workshop at Wichita State University June 23 & 24.  Our featured clinician will be Dr. Robert Gillespie from Ohio State University!  Additionally, the workshop will include TWO Music Reading Sessions and Continue Reading