How can the SAA connect teachers with grant-writing classes to find funding? How does one go about finding philanthropic sources?
Grant writing is an art. But just like playing a musical instrument, anybody can do it if they are willing… Read more ▶
In this troubled economy, how can teachers be expected to afford the high cost of teacher training?
Every business expects to re-invest some of the profits back into that business. The percentage can vary, from 10% to 50%, with newer businesses… Read more ▶
In this issue:
Leadership Retreat: May 27-30, 2011
Flute Dreams Take Flight
Board Nominations
Upcoming SPA Courses in Ontario
Ask the Experts, part 16
The Poor Nobodys
Early Childhood Training in TX
ECC Grant: The Concession and Paying It Forward
Leadership Retreat: May 27-30, 2011
The next SAA Leadership Retreat… Read more ▶
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
The Board of Directors of the SAA is seeking nominees for board service. We would like to ask you to consider who among your colleagues and associates you like to see involved in shaping the future of… Read more ▶
The excellent quality and affordability of Di Zhao flutes have made dreams come true for a number of students in Latin America, and they are inspiring many others to see their own dreams as a real possibility.
In the fall of… Read more ▶
Present: Dave Madsen, Andy Lafreniere, Seth Himmelhoch, Bill Kossler, Mary Lou Roberts, Mychal Gendron, Joe Pecoraro, Andrea Cannon, Frank Longay
SAA Teacher Trainer syllabus (voting to adopt)
Seth mentions: the section for Unit Three needs the inclusion of the phrase “arpeggios using… Read more ▶
The SAA would like to welcome three new Teacher Trainers:
Blake Brasch
Cello
Mount Prospect, IL
Timothy Durbin
Violin
Carlisle, KY
Sarah Salz
Piano
Miami, FL
We look forward to their service in this new and important capacity.
Looking for a Trainer? Search for Teacher Trainers by instrument or location. Read more ▶
Friday, September 24, 2010, Boulder, CO
The meeting was called to order at 1:55 p.m. by Teri Einfeldt, chair.
Members present: Sue Baer, Ellen Berry, Dan Browning, Teri Einfeldt, Chair, Marilyn Kesler, Sarah Montzka, Patricia Purcell, MaryLou Roberts, Marilyn O’Boyle, Betsy Stuen-Walker,… Read more ▶
In this issue:
ASJ 38.4 & Conference Wrap-Up
Upcoming SPA Courses
ECC Grant: We’re at #4!
Early Childhood Teacher Training in TX
January is Parent Education Month
Certificate of Achievement
2011 Scholarships & Latin American Festivals
Online Teacher Location Service
Events: October & November
ASJ 38.4 & Conference Wrap-Up
American Suzuki… Read more ▶
Back in 2004, my sister, a Suzuki piano teacher, and I, began a project that changed totally our lives: We formed a small school of music named “Musicalis Ars Suzuki,” which has grown little by little.
There we have… Read more ▶
Sometime in the early 1980s, I received a call saying a family was moving from Evanston, IL, to Boulder, CO. Would I teach their son Suzuki cello? Alas, it was at least an hour’s drive from Boulder to Lakewood—but at… Read more ▶
Dorothy’s introduction to the Suzuki Method was in the winter of 1968/69 when daughters Beth and Sharon began Suzuki violin study. Dorothy soon learned about the developments in Suzuki Piano and embarked on her career as an instructor and trainer… Read more ▶
It is my pleasure to share with you the work of William Kossler in bringing the experience of his Matsumoto Training to Suzuki Guitar in the Americas. Suzuki Teachers place high priority on Dr. Suzuki’s Philosophy. Those who worked with… Read more ▶
The Creating Learning Community awards are designed to celebrate significant contributions by individuals or groups who have contributed to the support of Dr. Suzuki’s ideas and the Suzuki community. Judi Bagnato, a Music Education and Suzuki Editor at Alfred Music… Read more ▶
On Saturday evening of the conference, the ballroom was hushed in anticipation for the announcement of the recipients of the Creating Learning Community Awards.
Through the biennial CLC Awards Program the SAA is pleased to recognize and celebrate significant contributions by… Read more ▶
A record number of Suzuki teachers, researchers and graduate students gathered on May 27 and 28, 2010, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Research Symposium on Talent Education. Dr. Robert Duke, Professor of Music and Human Learning from… Read more ▶
September 21, 2010 by James Van Reeth, Vanessa Vari
Young musicians from both North and South America joined together at this year’s “Teamwork” Conference to form two outstanding string orchestras—Suzuki Youth Orchestras of the Americas I and II. Each child arrived at the conference very well prepared, having worked… Read more ▶
The International Ensembles Committee of Carol Waldvogel and May Ing kicked into high gear on Sunday, May 30, overseeing the needs of Cellisimo, Allegro!!! and Noah Krauss.
The first performance was the Piano Concerto Competition winner, Noah Krauss. Noah was superbly… Read more ▶
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