Suzuki Association of Colorado 1983 – 2016

The Suzuki Association of Colorado (SAC) was organized in 1983 with James and Jacqueline Maurer and Carol Tarr at the helm. With teacher training seminars established initially in Denver, the SAC grew to represent teachers of all instruments and in most parts of Colorado. Winter mini institutes, and then the location of two full summer Institutes brought teacher trainers, teachers and many families to the state to share the joys of learning music. There are nearly 300 registered Suzuki teachers in Colorado. Six area associations have independent local activities. State-wide events include teacher education seminars, formal graduation recitals, scholarship auditions, and the highly successful play-ins for six instrument groups. This year, over 100 students participated, including 35 pianos donated by our local Schmitt Music store.

Our Board members are: Arlene Patterson-President; Robin Alfieri-Vice President; Sarah Delevoryas-Secretary; Matt Dorris-Treasurer/Membership; Kat Fritz-Newsletter; Play-In Coordinator-Carol Jilling; Heather Hadley-Teacher Scholarship; Amy Gesmer-Packman-Student Scholarship; Kathleen Romanyshyn-String Graduation; Mina Gonzalez-Piano Graduation

April 15, 2016
Topics: Chapters, Suzuki

Carol Jilling graduated with a BA in Music Ed degree from Evangel University. Further studies were in Jacksonville Univ., Univ. N. Colo., Denver Univ., Salzburg Music Festival in Austria. She is certified as a Kindermusik teacher, trained in Kodaly and Orff. She has taught in public schools and in her private piano studio for over 35 years.

After researching the learning styles of young children, she embraced the “mother tongue” philosophy of Dr. Suzuki and gained training in Suzuki piano. She has given lectures to music teacher groups and the Colo. State Music Teachers Convention concerning the benefits of learning by hearing.

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