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Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as "JAM") was created by the National Museum of American History in 2001 to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz for the entire month of April. JAM is intended to stimulate and encourage people of all ages to participate in jazz—to study the music, attend concerts,…
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Rethinking Repertoire: Gender and Equity in Secondary Ensembles
Every repertoire choice is a curricular decision. In secondary ensembles, what we program not only teaches students about style, technique, and the traditions of the ensemble but also reveals whose voices and stories are valued and whose are not. Too often, music curricula focus on a narrow canon that favors male composers and reinforces traditional…
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Orchestrating Opportunity: Expanding Music Education Pathways Through CTE
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is expanding rapidly across states and districts—but what does it mean for music educators and music programs? This webinar will provide a practical, policy-informed overview of CTE, including the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V), how funding flows to states and districts, and what types…
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HELP! My Clarinet Is __?!: A Guide to Troubleshooting Common Clarinet Conundrums
This webinar offers a practical, comprehensive approach to diagnosing and correcting frequent clarinet challenges such as squeaks, intonation issues, tone quality concerns, articulation inconsistencies, response problems, and “why-is-it-doing-that?!” moments that every music educator encounters. Drawing on extensive experience working collaboratively with band directors and students, corrective strategies that support both students and teachers will be…
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Event Preview: 2026 Virtual String Teachers Summit
The 2026 Virtual String Teachers Summit is Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14! Join us as we highlight our 2-day online, synchronous event that will help you build tools, develop techniques, and connect with colleagues! This year, ASTA is partnering with our colleagues at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), Midwest Band and Orchestra…
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The Music Director’s Goal-Setting Blueprint
Behind every thriving ensemble is a director with a plan. This interactive webinar guides music educators through a structured, practical approach to goal-setting that can help any program (large or small) grow intentionally and sustainably. Participants will explore a framework designed specifically for music programs, focusing on four key areas of development: Musicianship, Program Growth,…
