MNSOTA

Welcome to the official website of MNSOTA, the Minnesota chapter of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA). We are an enthusiastic group of orchestra and string instrument teachers and performers. We offer a wide range of activities for students and teachers of all levels and experience. Read below for upcoming events and announcements, or visit the links on the left for additional information.

Upper Midwest String Camp

Due to concerns about Covid-19,

Upper Midwest String Camp

has been cancelled

July 26–31, 2020

College of St. Benedict

Summer Camps and Teacher Workshops

Available for download here.

Recent Announcements

ASTA Covid-19 Updates and Resource page This page is updated frequently as new information becomes available: https://www.astastrings.org/Web/Resources/Update__COVID-19.aspx
Posted May 9, 2020, 6:14 AM by MNSOTA Events
Cover Art Needed Students and adults are invited to submit original black-and-white drawings for the cover of String Notes. Drawings should fill 8.5 w x 9.0 tall. Pencil drawings ...
Posted Apr 14, 2019, 7:08 PM by Michael Watson
DISCOUNTED NEW STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS To encourage new student memberships, MNSOTA will pay 50% of the first year's State/National dues. There are two ways to access this special subsidy. 1) Students should mail ...
Posted Mar 1, 2017, 3:46 PM by Michael Watson

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Why Strings? brochure

Download the Why Strings? brochure from the bottom of this page to share with administrators, colleagues and audience members.

Looking for a String Teacher?

Are you looking for a studio teacher in your area? You can search a database of ASTA (American String Teachers Association) teachers/members by state and instrument. Please visit the database at the ASTA web site at www.astastrings.org. It is located under the "Learn Strings" menu on their homepage.

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