My nine-year-old daughter, Natalie, and I attended the Hartt Suzuki Institute this summer for the first time. What a rewarding experience it was for both of us! Intense, but also intensely FUN. And nothing short of transformational. Read more ▶
The Suzuki Association of the Americas builds the infrastructure that makes it possible for Suzuki Education to flourish in the Americas. The SAA is strong because of visionary and supportive people like you. Please consider making a contribution to the SAA annual fund to continue our important work. Read more ▶
The SAA Violin Committee is excited to report that the revised Book 6 of the Suzuki Violin School is finally on its way! Alfred Publishing is expecting Book 6 to be ready for printing in January 2013. Read more ▶
Fifty-six teachers received scholarships for Teacher Development in 2012. Recipients attended courses at Institutes and workshops in North America, Latin American Festivals, and university Suzuki pedagogy degree programs. Congratulations! Read more ▶
Yasuki Nakamura has been appointed an honorary Member of the Order of Australia. He was one of the original students of Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki in the Suzuki method of teaching and for the past 33 years has been passing on his knowledge to Australian students. Read more ▶
High Notes: The Case of the Dubious Identity,
Save the Dates: Leadership Retreat, May 23-27,
Join Us for the Mini Online Conference,
Scholarship Applications due February 5,
In Memoriam: Armena Marderosian Read more ▶
Sometimes determining the credible identity of an instrument’s maker can seem like the plot of a detective novel full of intrigue and deception. In an age where scientific advancements are making it possible to solve crimes of yore through DNA testing, similar discoveries are taking place in the world of stringed instruments. Read more ▶
In celebration of its 40th anniversary and over 50 years of Suzuki education in the Americas, the Suzuki Association of the Americas proudly presents this special event. This concert DVD showcases a selection of young student performers representing several instrumental disciplines and stages of study. Read more ▶
Mini Online Conference,
Kaleidoscope Concert DVDs,
Happy Birthday, Dr. Suzuki!,
SAA 101: Connect on Facebook & Twitter,
2013 Summer Institutes Read more ▶
Online Audition & Scholarship Applications,
Our New Suggestion Box: Building the SAA Together,
High Notes: Off to a Great Start,
SAA 101: Find a Teacher Online Read more ▶
Embarking on the journey to mastery of a stringed instrument requires a certain degree of courage, even when starting firmly entrenched in the belief that every child can. Read more ▶
Hello Canadian Suzuki colleagues,
I am writing to you as I return from my first meetings as a SAA board member. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing ideas and making decisions that will support us as we pursue our dream of enriching the… Read more ▶
On Monday, June 28, a young recorder player named Bryan Duerfeldt performed on the stage of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, along with the other 2012 US Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Read more ▶
September 1, 2012 by Fabio Dos Santos, Renata Pereira
One of the measures taken by military dictatorship that ruled Brazil between 1964 and 1985 was the withdrawal of musical training from the curricula of Brazilian schools. Read more ▶
September 1, 2012 by Loren Abramson, Patricia Purcell
The SAA 15th Biennial Conference was a huge success from many perspectives. The days of May 24-28, in Minneapolis were full and inspiring. The Keynote addresses were enlightening and inspiring for all members: Laurel Trainor reviewed research from cognitive and… Read more ▶
A Kaleidoscope of Talent
One of the highlights of the 2012 SAA Conference was the Kaleidoscope Concert.
Just as the name suggests, the concert provided a colorful and diverse display of children of various ages, on a variety of instruments, and representing… Read more ▶
The Suzuki Association of the Americas presented the 2012 Creating Learning Community Awards on Saturday, May 26, during a ceremony at the SAA 15th Biennial Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Recipients were Pamela Reit: “The Heart and Soul of Green Mountain Suzuki”… Read more ▶
The lights dimmed in the Grand Ballroom, and a hush fell over the audience as they anticipated the entrance of Tf3. Thunderous applause welcomed musicians Zach De Pue, Ranaan Meyer and Nick Kendall (grandson of American Suzuki pioneer John Kendall).… Read more ▶
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