May 2012

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159 new members joined the SAA in April. Welcome!

Going…To The Highest Bidder!

A pre-conference online auction fund-raiser, organized by the SAA Board of Directors, has just opened for bidding!

Bidding for general membership ends Friday, May 25 at midnight Pacific time.

Bidding will continue for conference registrants until Sunday, May 27 at noon Minneapolis (Central) time.

Items include jewelry, workshops and teacher training, instruments, pedagogical material, and vacation packages.

See all auction items and beginning bidding

We thank the following businesses and individuals who have generously donated items and services to be auctioned:

• Alfred Music Publishing
• Diane Allen
• Ellen Berry
• Blue Lake Suzuki Family Camp
• Dan Browning
• Chicago Suzuki Institute
• Ruben Flores
• Frances Green
• Hilton – several attractive vacation packages
• Gail Lange
• Lyan & Healey Hall Concert Series
• Irene Mitchell
• Music Mind Games
• Peter Zaret and Sons
• Robertson and Sons Violin Shop, Inc.
• Shar Music
• The Sound Post
• Strings by Mail
• Things for Strings LLC
• Young Musicians, Inc.

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Call for Submissions: 40th Anniversary ASJ

In celebration of its fortieth anniversary, the SAA would like to collect untold stories about the Suzuki experience and the growth and impact of the Suzuki method in the Americas that fill gaps in our story and contribute to a richer and fuller understanding of our history.

We invite members to submit for publication a story that enlightens, inspires, or informs readers and at the same time, helps in some way to document Suzuki history in your part of the Suzuki community.

Is there a narrative, story, anecdote or memory you didn’t take the time to share and wish you had? Something recent or any time in the past? Featuring individuals or groups of people? About you, a teacher, a parent, your parent, one of your students, a colleague or a mentor? Funny, sad, or embarrassing? An event you were proud to be a part of?

Please contact us with a brief abstract and a few words about yourself if you would like to share your story! Email publications@suzukiassociation.org or write to us at the SAA office. First-time authors are encouraged to submit!

Read some example articles for inspiration

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Upcoming Events

See all upcoming events

SAA Calendar
May 26: SAA Annual General Meeting
Jun 1: Newsletter Submission Deadline
Jun 1: ASJ 40.4 Submission Deadline

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Royal Conservatory of Music

Toronto, ON
Every Child Can!, Susan Gagnon, May 6
Violin Book 1, Elayne Ras, May 10 – Jun 28

Temple University Music Preparatory Division

Philadelphia, PA
Every Child Can!, Joan Krzywicki, May 12

Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Pasadena, CA
Every Child Can!, Joseph Pecoraro, May 12
Guitar Book 1, Joseph Pecoraro, May 13 – 20

University of Texas String Project

Austin, TX
Every Child Can!, Laurie Scott, May 13

Suzuki Association of California, San Diego

San Diego, CA
Piano Book 4, Fay Adams, May 18 – 22

Suzuki Music Columbus

Columbus, OH
Every Child Can!, Linda Stieg, May 19
Every Child Can!, Linda Stieg, Jun 9

SAA Conference

Minneapolis, MN
Every Child Can!, May 24
15th SAA Conference: Bass, Cello, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Piano, Recorder, Suzuki Early Childhood Education, Suzuki in the Schools, Viola, Violin, Voice, May 24 – 28

Studio of Elayne Ras

Toronto, ON
Violin Book 4, Elayne Ras, May 27 – Jun 24

Studio of Mary Halverson Waldo, Excelsior, MN

Excelsior, MN
Recorder Book 6, Mary Halverson Waldo, May 28 – Jun 1

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Fairbanks Suzuki Institute

Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks Suzuki Institute: Cello, Flute, Viola, Violin, May 29 – Jun 3
Violin Book 3, Kimberly Meier-Sims, May 29 – Jun 3

Suzuki Association of Southcentral Alaska Inst

Anchorage, AK
Every Child Can!, Jane Kutscher Reed, Jun 2
Students: Cello, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin, Jun 4 – 8
Piano Book 1, Jane Kutscher Reed, Jun 3 – 10

Louisville Suzuki String Institute

Louisville, KY
Students: Cello, Guitar, Viola, Violin, Jun 3 – 8

Dakotas Suzuki Institute

Bismarck, ND
Students: Cello, Suzuki Early Childhood Education, Viola, Violin, Jun 4 – 8

Chaparral MusicFest Suzuki Academy

Prescott, AZ
Chaparral MusicFest Suzuki Academy: Piano, Violin, Jun 6 – 9

Absolutely Ottawa!

Ottawa, KS
Every Child Can!, Dorothy Jones, Jun 10
Every Child Can!, Nancy Lokken, Jun 16
SOUND ENCOUNTERS: Bass, Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin, Jun 6 – 15
Ottawa Suzuki Institute Mid-Southwest: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 17 – 22
Cello Book 1, Jean Dexter, Jun 17 – 24
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal and Early Years, Stage 1, Dorothy Jones, Jun 11 – 15
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal and Early Years, Stage 2, Dorothy Jones, Jun 18 – 22
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal and Early Years, Stage 3, Sharon Jones, Jun 11 – 15
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal and Early Years, Stage 4, Sharon Jones, Jun 18 – 22
Violin Book 1, Nancy Lokken, Jun 17 – 24
Violin Book 2, Beth Titterington, Jun 18 – 22
Violin Book 6, Susan Kempter, Jun 18 – 22

Memphis Suzuki Institute

Memphis, TN
Every Child Can!, Marilyn O’Boyle, Jun 7
Student Institute: Bass, Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin, Jun 10 – 15
Piano Book 2, Caroline Fraser, Jun 7 – 11
Piano Book 3, Caroline Fraser, Jun 11 – 15
Violin Book 1, Marilyn O’Boyle, Jun 8 – 15

Suzuki School of Houston

Houston, TX
Every Child Can!, Judy Offman, Jun 7
Violin Book 1, Judy Offman, Jun 8 – 15
Violin Book 2, Judy Offman, Jun 18 – 22
Violin Book 3, Judy Offman, Jun 25 – 29

Lake Sylvia Suzuki Flute Institute

Annandale, MN
Every Child Can!, Jun 8
Flute Book 1, Jun 9 – 16
Students: Flute, Jun 12 – 16

Florida Suzuki Institute

Saint Petersburg, FL
Every Child Can!, Carrie Reuning-Hummel, Jun 9
Students: Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 11 – 15
Violin Book 1, Carrie Reuning-Hummel, Jun 10 – 17
Violin Book 2, Edmund Sprunger, Jun 11 – 15
Violin Book 4, Ann Montzka-Smelser, Jun 11 – 15
Violin Book 5, Susan Baer, Jun 11 – 15

Westchester Suzuki Institute

Purchase, NY
Every Child Can!, David Madsen, Jun 9
Westchester Suzuki Institute: Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 24 – 28

Suzuki Music Columbus Summer Institute

Westerville, OH
Suzuki Music Columbus Summer Instititute: Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 11 – 16
Violin Book 1, Linda Stieg, Jun 9 – 17
Violin Book 2, Martha Shackford, Jun 9 – 13
Violin Book 3, Martha Shackford, Jun 13 – 17
Violin Book 4, Roger Stieg, Jun 9 – 13
Violin Book 5, Roger Stieg, Jun 13 – 17

Merit School of Music

Chicago, IL
Every Child Can!, Michele Higa George, Jun 10

Blue Lake Suzuki Family Camp

Twin Lake, MI
Students: Bass, Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin, Jun 17 – 20
Students: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 21 – 24
Piano Book 1, Marilyn Andersen, Jun 12 – 20
Students: Piano, Jun 13 – 16
Violin Book 1, Wendy Azrak, Jun 16 – 24
Violin Book 2, Rebecca Sandrok, Jun 16 – 20
Violin Book 3, Rebecca Sandrok, Jun 20 – 24

Intermountain Suzuki String Institute

Draper, UT
Every Child Can!, Cathryn Lee, Jun 14
Every Child Can!, Ellie Albers LeRoux, Jun 14
Music Mind Games Unit 1, Michiko Yurko, Jun 14 – 23
Lower Suzuki Book Curriculum: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 18 – 23
Cello Book 1, Priscilla Jones, Jun 15 – 23
Cello Book 2, Beth Goldstein-McKee, Jun 14 – 23
Cello Book 3, Beth Goldstein-McKee, Jun 18 – 23
Cello Book 4, David Evenchick, Jun 14 – 23
Cello Book 5, David Evenchick, Jun 18 – 23
Cello Book 6, Carey Cheney, Jun 14 – 23
Cello Book 7, Carey Cheney, Jun 18 – 23
Chamber Days with the Fry Street Quartet: Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 14 – 23
Upper Suzuki Book Curriculum: Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 18 – 23
Advanced String Camp: Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 18 – 23
Twinkle Curriculum: Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 18 – 23
Viola Book 5, Elizabeth Stuen-Walker, Jun 18 – 23
Violin Book 1, Cathryn Lee, Jun 15 – 23
Violin Book 1, Ellie Albers LeRoux, Jun 15 – 23
Violin Book 2, Linda Wear Fiore, Jun 14 – 23
Violin Book 3, Linda Wear Fiore, Jun 18 – 23
Violin Book 4, Allen Lieb, Jun 14 – 23
Violin Book 5, Allen Lieb, Jun 18 – 23
Violin Book 6, Gail Johansen, Jun 14 – 23
Violin Book 7, Gail Johansen, Jun 18 – 23

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Virginia Suzuki Institute

Emory, VA
Every Child Can!, Janet (Libby) Armour, Jun 15
Suzuki Institute: Bass, Cello, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin, Jun 17 – 22
Adult Suzuki and Chamber Music Institute: Bass, Cello, Flute, Viola, Violin, Jun 17 – 22
Kontras Chamber Music Workshop: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 16 – 22
Cello Overview Books 1-3, Beth Cantrell, Jun 17 – 22
Guitar Book 2, William Kossler, Jun 15 – 19
Guitar Book 3, William Kossler, Jun 19 – 23
Violin Book 2, Janet (Libby) Armour, Jun 15 – 19
Violin Book 3, Janet (Libby) Armour, Jun 19 – 23
Fiddle weekend and Suzuki Institute: Violin, Jun 15 – 21

Colorado Suzuki Institute

Beaver Creek, CO
Every Child Can!, Jane Kutscher Reed, Jun 16
Every Child Can!, David Madsen, Jun 23
Bass Book 2, Virginia Dixon, Jun 25 – 30
Student Session 1: Bass, Cello, Flute, Harp, Piano, Viola, Violin, Voice, Jun 18 – 23
Student Session 2: Bass, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin, Voice, Jun 25 – 30
Flute Book 1, Kelly Williamson, Jun 17 – 24
Flute Book 2, Pandora Bryce, Jun 18 – 23
Flute Book 4, Kimberly Lorimier, Jun 18 – 23
Guitar Book 1, David Madsen, Jun 24 – Jul 1
Guitar Book 2, Andrea Cannon, Jun 25 – 30
Guitar Book 4, Mychal Gendron, Jun 25 – 30
Guitar Book 6, Joseph Pecoraro, Jun 25 – 30
Harp Practicum, Delaine Fedson, Jun 18 – 23
Piano Book 1, Jane Kutscher Reed, Jun 17 – 24
Piano Book 2, Jane Kutscher Reed, Jun 25 – 30
Piano Book 3, Joan Krzywicki, Jun 18 – 23
Piano Book 4, Joan Krzywicki, Jun 25 – 30
Piano Book 5, Karen Bartman, Jun 18 – 23
Piano Book 6, Karen Bartman, Jun 25 – 30
Piano Book 7, Fay Adams, Jun 18 – 23
Piano Practicum, Fay Adams, Jun 25 – 30
Viola Book 6, Julia Hardie, Jun 25 – 30
Viola Book 7, Julia Hardie, Jun 18 – 23
Violin Book 1, Amy Matherly, Jun 17 – 24
Violin Book 2, Amy Matherly, Jun 25 – 30
Violin Book 3, Sherry Cadow, Jun 18 – 23
Violin Book 4, Sherry Cadow, Jun 25 – 30
Violin Book 5, Liz Arbus, Jun 18 – 23
Violin Book 6, Mary Cay Neal, Jun 25 – 30
Violin Book 7, Mary Cay Neal, Jun 18 – 23
Violin Book 8, Liz Arbus, Jun 25 – 30
Violin Book 9, Mark Bjork, Jun 18 – 23
Violin Book 10, Mark Bjork, Jun 25 – 30

Studio of Mary Halverson Waldo

Columbia, SC
Recorder Book 1, Mary Halverson Waldo, Jun 16 – 23

Ann Arbor Suzuki Guitar Institute

Ann Arbor, MI
Guitar Book 3, MaryLou Roberts, Jun 17 – 21
Guitar Book 4, David Madsen, Jun 17 – 21
Ann Arbor Suzuki Guitar Institute, Jun 17 – 21

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Festival Suzuki de Colombia

Bogotá, Colombia
Filosofía, Caroline Fraser, Jun 18 – 22
Estrategias, Caroline Fraser, Jun 18 – 22
Excelencia Desde el Comienzo Profesora, Caroline Fraser, Jun 23 – 28
Cello Book 2, Barbara Balatero, Jun 19 – 23
Cello Book 4, Barbara Balatero, Jun 24 – 28
Piano Book 1, Caroline Fraser, Jun 23 – 28
Piano Book 4, Caroline Fraser, Jun 18 – 22
Violin Book 2, Marilyn O’Boyle, Jun 18 – 22
Violin Book 4, Marilyn O’Boyle, Jun 23 – 27

East Tennessee Suzuki Flute Institute

Johnson City, TN
Every Child Can!, Jun 22
Flute Book 1, David Gerry, Jun 23 – 30
Flute Book 2, Rebecca Paluzzi, Jun 24 – 29
Flute Book 6, Jun 24 – 29
Overview: Teaching Tone and Expression throughout the Suzuki Flute Repertoire, Toshio Takahashi, Jun 24 – 29
Students: Flute, Piano, Jun 24 – 29

Atlanta Suzuki Institute

Roswell, GA
Every Child Can!, Carrie Reuning-Hummel, Jun 22
Cello Book 4, Tanya Carey, Jun 23 – 29
Student sessions: Cello, Guitar, Viola, Violin, Jun 23 – 29
Guitar Book 1, MaryLou Roberts, Jun 23 – 30
Violin Book 1, Carrie Reuning-Hummel, Jun 23 – 30
Violin Book 2, Kimberly Meier-Sims, Jun 23 – 29
Violin Book 3, Michele Higa George, Jun 23 – 29
Violin Book 4, Teri Einfeldt, Jun 23 – 29

Greater Washington Suzuki Institute

Falls Church, VA
Every Child Can!, Ronda Cole, Jun 23
Students: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Jun 25 – 29
Cello Book 3, Alice Vierra, Jun 25 – 29
Violin Book 1, Ronda Cole, Jun 24 – Jul 1
Violin Book 2, Linda Wear Fiore, Jun 25 – 29
Violin Book 3, Edmund Sprunger, Jun 25 – 29
Violin Technique and Tone Production to take intermediate students to advanced levels, Timothy Durbin, Jun 25 – 29

Columbus Suzuki Piano Workshops

Columbus, OH
Every Child Can!, Mary Craig Powell, Jun 23
Piano Book 1, Mary Craig Powell, Jun 24 – Jul 1
Piano Book 4, Mary Craig Powell, Jul 14 – 18
Piano Book 5, Mary Craig Powell, Jul 18 – 22

Idaho Suzuki Institute

Caldwell, ID
Every Child Can!, Jun 23
Cello Book 1, Priscilla Jones, Jun 24 – Jul 1
Students: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin, Jun 25 – 29
Piano Book 2, Rae Kate Shen, Jun 25 – 29
Violin Book 1, Cathryn Lee, Jun 24 – Jul 1
Violin Book 3, Ellie Albers LeRoux, Jun 25 – 29
Violin Book 6, Allen Lieb, Jun 25 – 29

Centro Suzuki Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, C, Argentina
Violin Book 5, Eduardo Luduena, Jun 23 – 26

Oregon Suzuki Institute

Newberg, OR
Cello Book 2, Ann Grabe, Jun 24 – 29
Advanced Chamber Workshop: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin, Jun 23 – 29
Student Institute: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin, Jun 24 – 29
Piano Book 6, Carol Cross, Jun 24 – 29
Viola Book 3, Elizabeth Stuen-Walker, Jun 24 – 29

Greater Washington Suzuki Piano Institute

Annandale, VA
Piano Book 5, Diana Galindo, Jun 24 – 28
Students: Piano, Jun 25 – 28

Atlantic Canada Suzuki Institute

St. John’s, NL
Atlantic Canada Suzuki Institute: Cello, Violin, Jun 24 – 29

New England Suzuki Institute

Standish, ME
New England Suzuki Institute: Cello, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin, Jun 24 – 30

Thames Valley Suzuki School

London, ON
Every Child Can!, Dorothy Jones, Jun 25
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal and Early Years, Stage 1, Dorothy Jones, Jun 26 – 30
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal and Early Years, Stage 2, Sharon Jones, Jun 26 – 30
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal and Early Years, Stage 3, Dorothy Jones, Jun 28 – Jul 2
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal and Early Years, Stage 4, Sharon Jones, Jun 28 – Jul 2
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal and Early Years, Stage 5, Dorothy Jones, Jun 28 – Jul 2

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