Programs
Our programs provide benefits, services, and activities responsive to the needs of all members.
Member Benefits
American String Teachers Association (ASTA) offers a great range of activities and benefits for their members.
Resources
PADESTA’s ongoing commitment to serve in meaningful and practical ways include providing information, news, and resources to its members in a timely manner.
Inclusivity
ASTA members have access to a host of special programs including recruitment and community initiatives to increase access to strings.
PADESTA
Unity of strength and vision to advance strings in our region.
The PADESTA chapter of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) represents hundreds of school and private teachers, professional performers, college faculty, and students from across the Pennsylvania-Delaware region. Our leadership board is composed of volunteers who are either elected by the membership or appointed to positions by our leadership to serve in various capacities. By working closely together, we hope that a unity of strength and vision can help us continue to advance the cause of strings in our region.
Training & Education
Advocacy Tools
- Cutting-edge professional development options
- Training sessions and programs
- Collaborative partnerships
Events
2023 PADESTA Membership Luncheon
Lunch provided by Kalahari Resorts La Viva Italia, Italian buffet Caesar Salad – Herbed Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing Minestrone Soup Pasta Bar Tortellini and Penne Pasta Tomato ...
April 21 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Kalahari Resorts
Recent Events
PMEA District 7 Professional Development Day
The PMEA District 7 Professional Development Council would like to announce that the PMEA District 7 Professional Development Day will take place on Monday, October 10, 2022. The council is excited to...
October 10, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm at Lebanon Valley College2022 Book Study
Join us for our first member book study. We will be talking through Habits of a Successful Orchestra Director by Chris Selby.
August 1, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm at ONLINE
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