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If you haven’t been to a Suzuki Conference before, if you’re indecisive about attending, or you just want a taste of what to look forward to when you arrive, check out this video and see why conference is the place for you. Today-March 31: Early Bird Registration NEW! This year, we are collaborating with Schmitt Instruments and Coda Bow for instrument rentals available to all string players! Cellists are familiar with using a borrowed instrument when traveling, and now violins, violas, and basses will be available to as well! See our website for more information. A Big Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors!Robertson & Sons Violin Shop, Inc.
Updates from the Suzuki Community in Puerto Rico Many members of the SAA have been in close contact with Suzuki teacher colleagues in Puerto Rico since the devastating hurricane in September 2017, providing moral and monetary support. Despite formidable odds against them, the Asociación Suzuki de Violin de Puerto Rico held its annual workshops in January 2018, inviting several mainland SAA teachers to join them. Read about it more on our Home Page News or Here. Sneak Peek at American Suzuki Journal 46#2, WinterComing to mailboxes soon!Interview excerpt: Martin Beaver, interviewed by Janis Wittrig  “One of my end goals with any student (apart from building technique, repertoire, artistic sensitivity and communication skills) is that they ultimately become their own teacher. Therefore, I spend quite a bit of time discussing and demonstrating practice techniques with them. I encourage slow and relaxed practice so that they can analyze a problem, make corrections and gradually speed a passage up to normal tempo. In terms of analysis, we go over the various aspects in both hands/arms that can affect any given passage and the focus of mental energies.” Interview excerpt: Berta Rojas, Musical Ambassador from Paraguay, interviewed by Andrea Cannon  “The legacy of Agustín Barrios is one of Paraguay’s greatest cultural treasures; through playing his music I discovered what’s most essential and profound about the land I was born in and about this great homeland we call Latin America. When I acquired that meaningful understanding of the invaluable heritage Mangoré left us, that’s when my mission to share it with the people of my country began, especially with the younger generations so that they, too, may feel connected with his music.” Cover Contest Our 2017 Cover Contest winners will be announced soon! In the meantime, this 2016 entry from Clara in Ontario won “Best Abstract.” Thank you Clara!
Kinder Concert at the Bookstore From Silvia Noriega Cerna: On a May Saturday afternoon I went to the local bookstore to play with my youngest students. We played several Book 1 themes. We invited the community and gave candies to all kids. We had a lot of fun.
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2018 Parents as Partners Online is Running!Today: Registration Open!
Fundamental education for beginning Suzuki parents, enriching ideas for Suzuki veterans, and unique perspectives for all Suzuki teachers—this is what Parents as Partners Online 2018 is all about. Click here for more information and registration Attention SAA Members March 9-April 10: Vote in Board Elections HERE  Looking for an Every Child Can! course?April 11, April 15, April 21, May 12, May 19, May 24 and beyond: Get more info here.  Hoping to enroll in a Suzuki Principles in Action course?April 7-8: Get more info here. Annual Cherry Blossom Giving April 9—30: How many blossoms can we grow on the giving tree? Look for it in April! Trumpet and Brass! Beginning Trumpet training now serves all Brass, and is open to all brass instruments. Find Level One in Calgary, and Brazil, or see website for all events. If you are interested in advertising in the Short Score Newsletter, | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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