Suzuki News
What is a Chapter Affiliate?
August 24, 2010
A Chapter Affiliate is a local Suzuki Association that has met the requirements of the SAA to not only be endorsed by the SAA, but also to receive their support, benefits, and international recognition. Chapter Affiliates are extremely important to… Read more ▶
Early Childhood Research
August 23, 2010
Some of the good news is out with regard to David Gerry’s PhD thesis. You may remember from discussions during Suzuki ECE training or from the last two SAA conferences in Minneapolis that David undertook a project to examine whether… Read more ▶
Suzuki News #24: SYOA DVD, November Parent Ed, SPA Courses, ECC Grant
August 23, 2010
In this issue: 2010 Conference Student DVD is here! November is Parent Education Month ECC Grant: We’re at 24! Upcoming SPA courses & how to host Studio Memberships First Impressions of New Piano Books 2011 Scholarships & Latin America Festivals What is a Chapter Affiliate? Early Childhood Research 2010 Conference… Read more ▶
Reflections on Attending the 25th Annual Suzuki Festival of Lima, Peru
July 25, 2010 by David Antonio Morales Boroff
I had been preparing for this trip for a long time. Whether it had been in practicing my instruments, (piano and violin), learning Spanish, or packing clothes, I had done a lot of it, and there was no reason whatsoever… Read more ▶
The Peru 2010 Adventure: A Mom’s Reflection
July 25, 2010 by Sylvia Morales
My son David and I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend the 25th annual Suzuki Music Festival in Lima, Peru, where David had 2 1/2 weeks of intense, exciting, beautiful and emotional experiences making music, making friends and celebrating… Read more ▶
Latin American Update
July 25, 2010 by Caroline Fraser
From the Suzuki Association of Peru: Caroline Fraser and Roberta Centurion I Encuentro de Alumnos Suzuki de América Latina (The First Latin American Suzuki students “Get-together”) January 9th through the 12th, 2010, Lima, Peru This was a historic occasion for Suzuki programs in 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 ▶
2010 Annual Meeting Summary
July 25, 2010
Board Chair Teri Einfeldt opened the SAA’s 2010 Annual General Meeting, welcoming and thanking everyone who came. Marilyn Kesler talked about this summer’s institutes. With 67 institutes planned, there are 10 more than in 2009 and 4 more than the average… Read more ▶
Thoughts on the Institute Experience
July 25, 2010 by Jan McClure
As I write, I am sitting near the duck pond on the beautiful Emory and Henry College Campus, near Abingdon, Virginia. Another Summer Suzuki Institute has come to a close, leaving me with wonderful memories – gifts too precious to… Read more ▶
Suzuki News #23: Every Child Can Grant, Minijournal Cover Winners
July 19, 2010
In this issue: Voting for ECC Grant: New Plan with Extra Reward! Annual Fund CDs Ending July 31 Next Journal 2010 Minijournal Cover Winners Voting for ECC Grant: New Plan with Extra Reward! Greetings Everyone, We are in the running to win a Pepsi Refresh grant of… Read more ▶
2010 Minijournal Cover Winners
July 19, 2010
1st Place Winner Sophia Abusamra, age 8 Rochester Hills, MI Sophia studies violin with Mark Mutter and piano with Gail Gebhart. 2nd Place Mary From, age 8 Bellingham, WA Mary’s violin teacher is Sandra Payton. 3rd Place Justin Ghofrany, age 8 Sertling, VA Justin studies violin with Mariam Gregorian and Davis… Read more ▶
We’re sinking…We ALL have to vote right now, tomorrow, and every day!
July 16, 2010 by James Hutchins
Hello again my extended Suzuki family! We’re sinking! It’s not working! We in the Suzuki Method succeed with one-point teaching. The ONE point is to vote every day to get this FREE grant! Instructions Go to www.refresheverything.com/everychildcan Click the “Vote for this idea” button. If you… Read more ▶
Itzhak Perlman On Practicing
June 29, 2010
Sage advice from a master. See more videos from Itzhak Perlman on YouTube Read more ▶
2009 CD Donation Gift—Final Offer!
June 23, 2010
We’re at 83% of our Annual Fund goal of $40,000. Help us reach our support goal by the end of July with a donation of $75 or more to receive a copy of Celebrating Excellence 2009. (July 31 is the… Read more ▶
Piano Summary of the SAA Conference
June 22, 2010 by Gail Lange
Dear Colleague, Can you believe it was the 14th Conference sponsored by SAA? I thought you might be interested in some of the major events, particularly the sessions related to piano. I will begin with the Teacher Training day on the Thursday. Pam… Read more ▶
CDs from Conference Guest Artists
June 22, 2010
We have a few CDs from the Claremont Trio and the Bad Boyz of Bass still available: Bad Boyz of Double Bass: Live Claremont Trio: Mendelssohn Trios Op. 49 & 66 Claremont Trio: Shostakovich & Arensky Trios Jonathan Cohler & Claremont Trio: Beethoven, Brahms,… Read more ▶
New Products
June 22, 2010
4 Mini Poster Collection of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki Four 8.5″ x 11″ posters of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki featuring his quotes. Photography by Art Montzka. $14 “If love is deep, much can be accomplished.” “Beautiful tone, beautiful heart.” “Tone has a living soul.” “The words ‘Music… Read more ▶
Suzuki News #22: Annual Meeting Summary, 2009 Annual Fund CD, Cello Benefit Concert
June 21, 2010
In this issue: Annual Meeting Summary Student Concert DVDs from Conference New Piano Books 4-7 Published 2009 CD Donation Gift—Final Offer! CDs from Conference Guest Artists New Products: Posters, Mystery Novel Group Cello Benefit Concert Annual Meeting Summary Board Chair Teri Einfeldt opened the SAA’s 2010 Annual General Meeting,… Read more ▶
Group Cello Benefit Concert
June 21, 2010 by Megan Titensor
On April 10, many students gathered to play together to benefit the Latin American Suzuki Scholarship Fund. Students played repertoire from Suzuki Books 1-6 in reverse order, beginning with the most advanced students, and adding on younger and younger students.… Read more ▶