latest news

JUST-A-MINUTE
Winner of the ESTA-SANDARAC Just-a-Minute competition was Jack Shannon, age 10.

Conference for HEADS of STRINGS
The first ESTA conference for Heads of Strings will take place near Oxford on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th October.

COMPETITION - DEADLINE EXTENDED to SEPTEMBER 1st!
Download the sheet music for HOSEPIPE which includes melody and chord symbols and then record a performance of the piece either solo or with your band or ensemble.

ESTA AWARDS
SHEILA NELSON and MARION SEYMOUR receive Awards from ESTA

BRITISH CELLO MUSIC
Guy Johnston, ESTA Ambassador, has just released a CD of English Cello Music.

Benefits

Share members' experience and learn different teaching techniques:

• From leading string teachers
• Through local, national and international events
• From specialists in Colourstrings , Rolland, Suzuki, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Alexander Technique and others

Learn from ESTA publications and resources:

• "news & views" - ESTA British Branch's highly regarded quarterly journal (also includes reviews of new repertoire)
• European String Teacher (formerly ESTA International Newsletter), published annually in conjunction with "The Strad" magazine.
• Biennial Register of ESTA British Branch members
• Reference videos, books and reports available on loan

Financial help for special activities:

• ESTA's Nannie Jamieson Nutshell Fund for assistance with short courses relating to teaching string instruments
• ESTA's Joan Dickson Chamber Music Fund for help in introducing young players to chamber music
• The Dr Koch Foundation award scheme for members' pupils

Other benefits:

• Free or reduced admission to ESTA's local, national and international events and to meetings and courses run by other organisations
• Up to 30% discount on your subscription to the Strad magazine (for ESTA members in the UK - for ESTA members in other countries the discount is up to 20%-25%)
• 10% discount on British Reserve instrument insurance policies
• Reductions for instruments, repairs, music and supplies at many music shops