Suzuki News

February 1, 2010

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 ▶

January 29, 2010

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 ▶

January 26, 2010

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 ▶

January 22, 2010

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 ▶

January 20, 2010 by Ronda Cole

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 ▶

January 18, 2010

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 ▶

January 18, 2010

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 ▶

January 15, 2010

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 ▶

January 15, 2010

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 ▶

January 15, 2010

The first SAA Certificates of Achievement will be awarded at a special ceremony at the Conference in May. If you would like to be among the first to complete the Certificate and receive it at this ceremony, you must have… Read more ▶

January 13, 2010 by Carol Ourada

Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 11th installment. How do you balance family life and the Suzuki method, from the busy life and extra… Read more ▶

January 12, 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010, Boulder, CO Meeting was called to order at 4:13 p.m. by Teri Einfeldt, chair. Teri assigned the following Board meeting jobs: Parking lot attendant (keeping track of jobs) Ellen Berry, Governance Monitor (the Carver Cop) Ruth Engle Larner… Read more ▶

January 11, 2010

American Suzuki Journal volume 38.1 is now being mailed to current SAA members—some of you may have it already! Features include: 14th SAA Biennial Conference with details on the Research Symposium and Clinicians. Celebration Excellence 2009 CD, the annual fund incentive gift—it’s… Read more ▶

January 5, 2010

Present: Frank, Mary Lou, Bill, Dave, Andrea, Seth, Mychal Trainers Report from the Boston Conference Mychal says it was great, and the other committee members who attended agree. Mychal mentions that meeting Mr. Toyoda was a particular pleasure. Dave says it was… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010

Congratulations to the following teachers who were awarded SAA Scholarships during the past year. Bass: Carlos Rangel Terrazas, Mexico Cello: Kathleen Bowman, TN, Shar Products Andrea Espinzo, Argentina Marcelo Jara, Argentina Shinyu Liu, Taiwan, Adam Lesinsky Memorial Benjamin R. Noyes, ME, Yvonne Tait Memorial Flute: Meret C. Fon-Revutzky, IL Fernando Formigo,… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010 by Melanie Grenier

The first victim of my attempts to teach the violin was my own sister. She was six and I was sixteen. Not yet knowing any better, I used the old fashioned method of teaching. My sister nevertheless attained a decent… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010

If you haven’t been to our website recently, here are a few new things to check out at www.suzukiassociation.org Member Demographics: How many SAA members are there? What instruments do they play and where do they live? Find out online. https://suzukiassociation.org/about/stats Ask the… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010

It’s not too late to encourage your music industry and other business contacts to become 14th Conference sponsors and support the SAA’s upcoming conference. It’s also not too late to consider helping your state/province/area-wide Suzuki organization apply for affiliate status. New… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010

The Suzuki International Piano Committee is currently completing its work on the newly revised and edited International Editions of Suzuki Piano Books 4-7. These books are projected to be released at the SAA Conference in May, 2010. The accompanying CDs,… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010

It’s that special time of year again when the SAA Board announces its Annual Fund Campaign. Only through your gifts to the Annual Fund is the SAA able to support its scholarship program and other services and projects. This year’s… Read more ▶