Instrument Workshops & Teacher mini-conference

SC ASTA Instrument Workshops & Teacher Mini-Conference

Saturday, January 17, 2026

River Bluff High School (320 Corley Mill Rd, Lexington, SC 29072)

SC ASTA is proud to announce our String Instrument Workshops on Saturday, January 17, 2026, open to all South Carolina violin, viola, cello, and bass students with at least two years of playing experience. On the beautiful campus of River Bluff High School in Lexington, SC, this event is centrally located for the convenience of our string community. Led by talented professional musicians from across South Carolina, this workshop offers engaging sessions in technique, camp songs, performance classes, and a variety of eclectic musical styles. Students will build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with fellow young musicians in a fun, supportive environment. 

Please promote this event using the attached flyer to your orchestra classes, private studios, and string students!

In tandem with our String Instrument Workshops, SC ASTA will also host our annual Teacher Mini-Conference, open to ALL string teachers across the state! Teachers can attend Reading Sessions, a teacher-geared session on Eclectic Styles by Adam Rafferty, and a session on incorporating chamber music techniques into the classroom by Dr. Kimberly Souther. Please join us for a wonderful day of learning for your students and professional development (with teachers receiving up to 8 hours of pd credit).

Details as well as registration information is below. Questions? Please reach out to southcarolinaasta@gmail.com and jrussell@richland2.org. We look forward to seeing you and your students at this fantastic event!

Thanks,

Julie Anne Russell

SC ASTA president

Student Instrument Workshops Registration & Payment Form

Early Bird Student Registration: $30/student (Includes: registration fee, snacks, & lunch) - Deadline: December 20, 2025 (prices increase 12/20)

Teachers Sponsoring MORE than 10 students: FREE (Registration form required and we ask that you be willing to assist in a session)

Teacher Form if registering MORE than 10 students

Teacher & Undergraduate College Student Mini-Conference Registration & Payment Form

Early Bird Teacher Registration: $15/teacher (Includes: registration fee, snacks, & lunch) - Deadline: December 20, 2025 (prices increase 12/20)

Undergraduate College Student/Preservice Teacher Registration: FREE (Registration form required and we ask that you be willing to assist in a session)