Suzuki News

January 29, 2006

Gwen Runyon, a Suzuki violin teacher, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2006. In honor of Gwen Runyon, a scholarship fund to benefit young music students has been established at Young Musicians, Inc. P.O. Box 2407, Keller, TX 76244. Please… Read more ▶

January 18, 2006

Philosophy The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Suzuki in the Schools Committee recommends and encourages the utilization of the following aspects of the Suzuki method and philosophy for any elementary or secondary, public or private school program wishing to incorporate Suzuki… Read more ▶

January 16, 2006

For institute and training information, please see the teachers’ institute search and parents’ (students) institute search. If attending for training, please see the teacher training section of our website for background and audition info. Recent Program Changes Santa Fe Suzuki Institute has… Read more ▶

January 16, 2006

SAA Board of Directors Meeting Homewood Suites, Boulder, CO January 13-15, 2006 Present: Pam Brasch, Teri Einfeldt, Christie Felsing, Beth Goldstein-McKee, Dave Madsen, Dee Martz, Carrie Reuning-Hummel, Paul Salerni, Betty Wahlig, Carol Waldvogel The meeting was called to order on Friday January 13… Read more ▶

December 20, 2005

Seven current students, two alumni, and two parents participated in the Voices for Hospices world-wide concert event on October 8th. Kelly Williamson’s studio contributed the Doppler Andante for two flutes and piano, a movement from a concerto for five flutes… Read more ▶

December 15, 2005

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November 22, 2005

Celebrating Excellence 2005 features musicians who began their careers as Suzuki students. Our thanks to these gracious and talented performers who were willing to share their artistry with Suzuki supporters and friends. What an inspiring tribute to the legacy Dr.… Read more ▶

November 14, 2005

We’re excited to be able to offer a premium gift with this year’s Annual Fund Campaign! Donors of $75 or more will receive Celebrating Excellence, a very special CD of outstanding musical performances. The CD was created for the… Read more ▶

November 1, 2005 by Kathleen Spring

One of the benefits of being a teacher of young children is having a good reason to indulge in a weakness for attractive children’s books. The waiting students need books to look at and/or read, right? Of course being a… Read more ▶

November 1, 2005 by Kaitlin Phelan

This is a great book whether music interests you or not. It revolves around the story of two girls who are very different in time, personality and some of their interests. What they have in common is their passion for… Read more ▶

October 25, 2005

Suzuki teachers, students and parents throughout the Americas reached out to those affected by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Thank you to everyone who contributed donations to the Suzuki Hurricane Relief Fund by holding Practice-A-Thons and Benefit Concerts.… Read more ▶

October 25, 2005

Ready, set…play! The SAA Conference, “Always with Excellence,” May 26-29, 2006 in Minneapolis promises to capture the best the Suzuki community has to offer—featuring highly regarded master clinicians, International Ensembles Concert, Suzuki Youth Orchestra of the Americas, Parent Day sessions,… Read more ▶

October 25, 2005

Jerilee Taverniti Kechley, Suzuki flute teacher, died on Monday, August 23, 2005 in Williamstown, MA at the age of 56 from breast cancer. Her influence was wide spread and includes all the friends she made in her travels, the teachers… Read more ▶

October 19, 2005

The Suzuki Association of the Americas extends concern and prayers to those affected by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. We have received many emails and phone calls regarding efforts underway to provide support for Suzuki families, teachers and schools. The… Read more ▶

August 23, 2005

Shannon Bouchard and Arielle Lewis Weigens performed Gary Schocker’s Tapestry Sonata, which was likely a Montreal premiere—the piece was written in 2004 and has not yet been recorded (except by the Trio Electric Schockers, composed of Shannon and Arielle, and… Read more ▶

August 18, 2005

Article 1: Organization Section 1.1 The name of the Corporation is Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. The right to use the name “Suzuki” is granted by the International Suzuki Association. Section 1.2 The Corporation shall adopt a seal to be designated by the… Read more ▶

August 2, 2005

The Suzuki Association of the Americas offers the Chapter Affiliate Program to Suzuki organizations across North, Central and South America who serve a specified, contiguous geographic area and strive to promote Suzuki through student activities, parent education, and teacher networking… Read more ▶

August 1, 2005 by Lilian Rosario Kong Minaya

Huánuco, “the city with the best climate in the world,” was the setting for several days of intense musical study. When the Director of the Instituto Superior de Música “Daniel Alomia Robles” first made contact with the Suzuki teachers in… Read more ▶

August 1, 2005 by Naomi Heindel

Vanesa’s arm was just too short to reach first position on my full-sized violin, but as she wanted to play so badly, and because it was the only instrument available, I came up with a million things for her to… Read more ▶

August 1, 2005 by Maria Luisa Del Rio

On May 10, 2005, I traveled to Huánuco to present the research on Early Childhood development that Roxana and I have been working on. I was very lucky to have Caroline Fraser traveling with me. She was going to give… Read more ▶