Pam Brasch

Pam Brasch served as Executive Director/CEO of the Suzuki Association of the Americas for 30 years. Her involvement with the Suzuki method began in 1977 as a parent. In addition she served on the Board of Directors of the International Suzuki Association for many years. Pam and her husband Fred are the proud grandparents of four young Suzuki musicians.

Reflections on the Past Thirty Years

by Pam Brasch

It is an honor to be included in the ASJ’s 50-year celebration issue. I am extremely proud of the SAA’s accomplishments over the years and greatly appreciate the work of our volunteer leadership in bringing the organization to this 50-year… Read more ▶

ASJ 50.4, page 20

Summer Institutes: From one person’s dream to cherished events for all

by Pam Brasch

Events, Historical, Institutes, Summer
ASJ 47.2, page 27

Ask the Experts #22: SAA Board

March 11, 2011 by Pam Brasch

Why do we have an appointed board and not an elected board? The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) does not have an appointed board as you suggest. Our by-laws state that, “At least two of the vacancies created by the… Read more ▶

Welcoming Ontario

July 25, 2010 by Pam Brasch, Whitney Reagan Kelley

It has been a journey, but the dreams of its founders have become a reality. Coming together within a community of diversity that spans great distances, but united by strong Suzuki bonds, the Suzuki Talent Education Association of Ontario (SAO)… Read more ▶

Revising Suzuki Piano Books 5-7

May 10, 2009 by Pam Brasch, Teri Einfeldt, Gail Lange, Mary Craig Powell

The International Suzuki Piano Committee, working with Mr. E.L. Lancaster of Alfred Publishing Company, met in Boulder, CO, in November 2008 to begin work on revisions to Suzuki Piano Method Books 4-7. History was made for Suzuki Piano as a… Read more ▶

Annual Meeting 2009

April 6, 2009 by Lamar Blum, Pam Brasch, Teri Einfeldt, Ruth Engle Larner, Christie Felsing, Mark George, Marilyn Kesler, Carol Ourada, Diane Schroeder, Beth Titterington

The 2009 Annual Membership Meeting was broadcast live on the web on April 4th, 2009 from the SAA office in Boulder, Colorado. It features the new teacher development video “A Suzuki Teacher’s Pledge”, a tour of the SAA office, and… Read more ▶

From the Executive Director

October 8, 2008 by Pam Brasch

With the post-Conference details wrapped up and plans underway for 2010, it’s certainly time to extend boundless gratitude to the many members, families and friends who helped make the 13th Conference one of our best. (Of course they do get… Read more ▶