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Episode 4:“Holding Two Concepts in One’s Mind”Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators— we are all interested in growth and change. In this episode of the Building Noble Hearts podcast, Sarah Bylander Montzka explains the skill we can all use of “holding two concepts in one’s mind at the same time.” By holding a vision of the future we can nurture growth in students, organizations, and ourselves. Click Here to listen to this and all the other episodes. Thanks to our listeners for the great response! - Leave a review on iTunes! This promotes the podcast to a larger audience. CONGRATULATIONSto the 2017 recipients of Certificates of Achievement, Level One!  Ryan Caparella, Violin, IL Successful Leadership Retreat 2017! More than ever before, contagious energy filled the days as we worked together—melding our ideas and dreams to create a bright future for Suzuki in the Americas. Heartfelt thanks to those whose advance planning helped make the weekend special and thanks to those members and guests who provided extended workshop-style sessions for our learning and enjoyment. Do you have new ideas you want to share? Click here!
Did you catch some great pictures at the Retreat? Share them here! 
Institute season is… … well under way, but there are still some opportunities to register, especially as an observer! Find date, place, and contact info here. Upcoming opportunities Looking for an Every Child Can course? Upcoming classes start on June 21, June 23, June 24, June 25, June 29, July 1, July 5, July 7, July 8, July 10, July 14, July 15, July 16, and beyond. Find details and more under the “Quick Links” column on the SAA website homepage!
The 2017 Leadership Retreat nurtured connections and collaborations with teachers across North, Central, and South America! A warm welcome was especially extended to the pioneering and far-traveling teachers from Latin America.  Pictured: Marilyn O’Boyle (U.S.), Lorena Leal, (MX), Leslie Mizrahi (MX), Maria Luisa (Lucha) del Rio (Peru), Caroline Fraser (Peru), Luciana Castillo (Brazil/Peru), Andrea Raza (Ecuador), Blancamaria Montecinos (Chile) Other participants (not shown): Rosana Garbin, Raphael Egidio, and Fernanda da Castro (all from Brazil) Instruments represented from the group were Piano, Early Childhood, Flute, Recorder, and Violin.
 Group Class at Londrina’s Botanical Garden “In one of our monthly group classes in 2015 we performed and developed activities at the Botanical Garden of our city, Londrina (Brazil). In this picture we were developing an exercise on the bow hold, and it represents how funny can it be to learn good holding postures. A lot of people come to visit the Botanical Gardens, and in that weekend, they could be in touch with violin music and the Suzuki Method!”
Have a great picture to share? We are looking for photos of students performing in their community. Did you invite the neighborhood to a book recital? Have you played in an assisted living facility, street fair, or mall? ShortScore wants to feature pictures from your community!
At every summer institute, all Suzuki teachers have the chance to gather at an SAA Focus Group meeting. At these vibrant, collaborative meetings, we discuss current questions and ideas. The Board and Staff appreciate hearing the ideas and suggestions from everyone who attends. The ideas brought up—whether new or recycled—can be interesting and helpful to everyone. We hope that you will feel supported and inspired by seeing what is working in other teachers’ studios. Take advantage of this opportunity provided by membership, and be sure to lend your voice to the discussions at the Institute Focus Group meeting!
Get your students ready!Fall will be here before you know it, so get students prepared now to audition for ensembles, master classes, and orchestras! Details coming in July for the 18th annual conference, Thursday May 24-Monday May 28 in Minneapolis, MN! There’s a conversation waiting for youin the SAA Forums.How do you teach a student with a broken arm? Have ideas on how to talk about note taking in lessons with parents? Join the discussion in the Teacher’s Corner! How do you talk to families about the importance of group class? Need advice for working with 3 year olds? Questions about violin scales and arpeggios? Join the discussion in the Suzuki Forums! The Time is Nowto start planning for a fall SPA course!  Suzuki Program Directors, Suzuki School Administrators, Chapter Affiliate Boards, Local Suzuki Teachers Groups, and others! Experience hassle-free planning & fret-less hosting—who doesn’t like that?
The SAA needs YOU to host a 2-day SPA course at your school or other program facility! You provide the location, help spread the word, and brew the coffee. The SAA does almost all of the planning——registrations, contracts, travel & more! Suzuki Principles in Action © (SPA) may be offered from September through early April. SPA welcomes all Suzuki instrumental, vocal, and Early Childhood teachers who meet the minimum requirements. PLAN NOW! Click here for more about the course, or call the SAA Office for further details. | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Translate: Español / Français / Português The Suzuki Association of the Americas is a nonprofit organization of teachers, parents, and educators dedicated to the advancement of the Suzuki Method in the Americas. You received this message because you are a member or supporter of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Suzuki Association of the Americas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
