Corporate Membership

In 1997, ASTA created the String Industry Council to foster collaborative partnerships between industry and association members. Since then, the Council has grown to include nearly 200 organizations worldwide representing every facet of the strings industry. Support from corporate members has played a vital role in the growth and development of the strings profession and has created dynamic and vibrant partnerships that support both industry and education. Each corporate membership receives one point of contact to be the representative between their company and ASTA. For more information regarding Corporate membership, including pricing and benefits, download the String Industry Council brochure at the bottom of this page.

Corporate members offer a wealth of products and services--some at discounted rates for ASTA members. Use the link below to explore all that ASTA has to offer.

Search the String Industry Council Directory.

Products and Services Categories

• Auction Services
• Bows
• Festivals and Workshops
• Instrument, Accessory & Manufacturer Wholesaler
• Instrument, Accessory & Music Sales
• Instrument Maker/Dealer
• Instrument Rentals
• Instrument Repairs
• Magazine/Book Publisher
• Music Education
• Music Publishers
• Music Tours
• Symphony & Orchestra

Benefits for Council Members

Advertising Discounts
Council members receive discounted rates on advertising in the quarterly American String Teacher journal. Organizations also have the benefit of citing their Council membership in advertising and promotional literature.

Exhibit Opportunities
Special discounts on exhibit space and exclusive opportunities for the Music Industry Showcases are available for Council members at the ASTA National Conference.

Promotional Opportunities
Council members have the opportunity to take part in award programs and competitions that promote industry products and services. These programs, which are implemented through the National Foundation to Promote String Teaching and Playing, currently include the CodaBows for America Community Outreach Program.

New Music Reading Folders
Council members have an opportunity to place new string and full orchestra music in special reading folders sent to orchestra directors across the country. These reading folders are also used by ASTA state chapters at various events throughout the year, as well as at the ASTA National Conference.

Website Listing
Council membership includes a listing in the searchable directory on the Learn Strings page of the ASTA website. Your organization is listed under all applicable categories with contact information, including email and website links.

Music and Book Reviews
Council members may submit music and books to be considered for review in American String Teacher. This opportunity is only available to SIC members.

Subscriptions
Council members stay informed through subscriptions to American String Teacher, ASTA eNews, and the newsletter from your state chapter of ASTA.

Mailing Lists
Council members have access to renting an ASTA mailing list. Mailing lists may be customized to certain professions, instruments, or states depending on your company’s target market.

Social Networking
ASTA provides updates on the association and other string news through Facebook.

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