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 | | |  I’m So Happy I Get to Bring Them InWhat is community? How do you find it? Join it? Build it? To find an answer, we had a conversation with someone who has built a remarkably strong and unified music group. Clara Hardie started with relationships that were very dear to her, but among a population that hadn’t had access to Suzuki teaching before: the families that were regulars of The Capuchin Soup kitchen in Detroit.
 1st Suzuki Convention of the AmericasHosted by the Mexican Suzuki Association May 1-5, 2019 Hotel Iberostar CancúnOfferings for students in all Suzuki instrument areas! Enrollment is limited. Registration for Teachers & Students Now Open
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Revisiting Book One We all need a boost sometimes. For some teachers, repeating an entire early training course (though very worthwhile!) doesn’t feel like the boost they were looking for. Enter Revisiting Unit One, a course designed for experienced teachers who are ready to circle back to the fundamentals to see new views on the material and join a seasoned class of teachers to talk about beginning students. We interviewed participants in this program to understand more about why they took the course, what it was like, and what benefits they gained. Here are their answers. Name a Star in Someone’s Honor! Grateful for a special teacher? Remembering a loved one who appreciated children and music? Recently, Monique Pinelli and Kay Collier McLaughlin have had stars named in their honor. You too can give a lasting and meaningful gift by naming a “star” in someone’s honor on the Giving Galaxy of Stars. Watch this touching video and join the many others in “thanking our lucky stars” as we strive to light up the SAA Galaxy of Stars with appreciation.
Select Conference Videos 2018  The 2018 SAA Conference was a huge success! Koen Rens’ masterful keynote speech is available as well as SAA Board President Elect Beth Cantrell’s inspiring talk, “For the Happiness of Children.”
 The phenomenal youth orchestra concerts of SYOA I & II, SYASE, Advanced Violin Performing Ensemble, Cello Choir, and Flute Choir & Performing Ensemble are available to view, or are available for downloading from our store. Enjoy! (Note: International Ensembles videos will be available October 2. Piano Ensemble videos to be released at a later date.) Cover Contest Our 2017 Cover Contest winners are now published! Lena from South Carolina received the “Best of Show”. Thank you Lena! Click Here to see other winners then scroll down for info on submitting artwork for a cover! Mother’s Day in the Hospital From Helenice Villar Rosa: Join the Discussion!How do you practice with more than one child? Ideas on teaching piano to a blind child? Need practicing ideas or games to try?
 What is the Suzuki Principles in Action course?Suzuki Principles in Action (SPA) is a course designed to help teachers incorporate Suzuki’s principles effectively in their teaching. The course focuses on how to teach, not what to teach. It allows for the sharing of ideas among all instrument areas. Topics include:
NEXT COURSE January 19-20 Get more info here Additional Recordings for the Suzuki Violin SchoolFrom the SAA Violin Committee: More information and links are available here. Looking for an Every Child Can! course? October 8, 13, 14, 15, 20th and beyond! Did you know……about the list of organizations looking for Suzuki teachers? Check out our Job Listings page! Or are you an organization needing Suzuki teachers?—Post a job opening on the SAA website The Time is Nowto start planning for a spring SPA course in your area!  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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