• 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 SAA Chapter Affiliates will be introduced at the May Conference.

  • Your suggestions for the 2010 Creating learning Community Award nominees are most welcome. Need more time to assemble a nominations packet for a worthy candidate? Extensions are possible: phone the office.

  • The ASJ welcomes your article submissions! Please share your ideas, experiences, and expertise with our readers!

  • Planning to apply for the SAA Certificate of Achievement, Level One? Your application will need to be in no later than March 1 to be eligible, if approved, to receive your certificate at the May Conference.

  • Now is a great time to prepare your video audition for beginning or continuing teacher training this summer.

  • SAA provides scholarships for pedagogy study each year. Your application must be complete and postmarked by February 15. Why not send your application early!

  • January is a great time to encourage your families to take part in a studio membership.

  • The Ask the Experts column is continuing on the website. Thanks to those who attended SAA Focus Group meeting this past summer for putting together great questions! Thanks to the Board and numerous other volunteers for providing their expertise.