Six-year-old Suzuki Pianist Gavin George has been named a Gold Medal winner in the competition sponsored by The American Association for Development of the Gifted and Talented. Gavin will perform in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on April 18… Read more ▶
The SAA Annual Meeting will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 8:30 am . The Annual Meeting will be your opportunity to meet your Board of Directors, learn about SAA’s accomplishments during the past… Read more ▶
The Edmonton Suzuki Flute and Recorder Society used their annual Winter Recital in January 2010 as a fundraiser for earthquake relief in Haiti.
They raised $226.50 with a silver collection at the door, but with the matching grant for donations from… Read more ▶
In October of 2009, the founder of the Suzuki Institute of Dallas, Dr. Evelyn Hermann, passed away. A short while before she died, she sent a tape of herself speaking about how SID was begun. I listened to it and… Read more ▶
In this issue:
Conference:
International Ensembles Groups
Sessions, Concerts & Sponsors
Suzuki Principles in Action
SAA Annual General Membership Meeting
Board Ballots
More ask the Experts, parts 12-14
Emails about Institutes
Edmonton Suzuki Flute and Recorder Society
International Ensembles
Allegro!!! String Performance Ensemble
Edward Kreitman, Director
The Allegro!!! Show is a multimedia presentation… Read more ▶
Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 14th installment.
How can teachers train less involved parents to be more committed to the Suzuki Method?
I believe… Read more ▶
Suzuki Principles in Action (SPA) is a course designed to help teachers incorporate Suzuki’s principles effectively in their teaching. The course is designed to focus on how to teach, not what to teach, and to allow for the sharing of… Read more ▶
Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 13th installment.
What are some strategies for remedial teaching that would avoid the student feeling a sense of… Read more ▶
Dear Suzuki Flute Colleagues,
We are inquiring if you have any students who might qualify for the Flute Masterclass at the upcoming 14th biennial SAA Conference, May 28-31 in Minneapolis. We had a recent cancellation and need a student at the… Read more ▶
The SAA is pleased that the Suzuki Association of Georgia (SAGa) has applied to become a Chapter Affiliate. There are three phases to the process:
Application and document submission and approval
Member notification of the surrounding geographic area
Finalization of the Affiliation Agreement
This… Read more ▶
The 9th International Suzuki Voice Workshop, “Songs for Sharing,” will be held in Vantaa, Finland, June 28 through July 2, 2010.
For more information, see the Suzuki Voice Website: http://www.suzukivoice.com/english/News.html Read more ▶
Dear SAA Members,
The upcoming SAA Conference deadline is quickly approaching! This is a friendly reminder that all Session Proposals and Student Application DVDs are due this this Thursday, October 15.
We encourage all members to submit their ideas to be part… Read more ▶
Due to some confusion caused by the notification of Chapter Affiliate Application sent last week, we would like to clarify that there was an error made in the name of the organization. The name should read Suzuki Talent Education Association… Read more ▶
The SAA is pleased that the Suzuki Talent Association of Ontario (STAO) has applied to become a Chapter Affiliate. There are three phases to the process:
Application and document submission and approval
Member notification of the surrounding geographic area
Finalization of the Affiliation… Read more ▶
Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 12th installment.
When and how do we start teaching musicianship and not just performance skills?
This question deserves a… Read more ▶
Now is the perfect time to send in your video audition or scholarship application for teacher training this summer.
Teacher Scholarship Applications are due February 15. Fifty teacher scholarships were awarded in 2009.
Teacher Video Auditions are due at least 8 weeks… Read more ▶
This year, in addition to sending you brochures by postal mail, Summer Institutes will be sending you information about their programs by email.
If you don’t want to receive Institute info via email from the SAA, update your email preferences and… Read more ▶
In this issue:
Conference:
Registration Open Online
Hotel & Travel Deals
ECC and Early Childhood Training
Certificate of Achievement Ceremony
Sponsorship, Exhibiting, and Advertising
Institutes:
Emails from Institutes & Expanded Info
Teacher Scholarships & Auditions
More:
Piano Books 4-7: New Repertoire
Ask the Experts, part 11
Become a Member Online
ASJ Volume 38.1
Conference Registration… Read more ▶
You’re already an SAA member, but if your friends want to know: you can now join the SAA online. Don’t forget, you can also renew your membership online at any time.
More about SAA Membership Read more ▶
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