News

February 23, 2023

Click here to view a video of our Executive Director covering highlights from the SAA’s community gathering on 2/23! Translations & Written updates are below! Please note there will likely be a change in the date for our next Suzuki… Read more ▶

January 11, 2022

The members of the Latin American Suzuki Associations Committee offer a cordial greeting to all Suzuki communities, as our best wishes for this new year. We also take this moment to share news about the activities that have been carried… Read more ▶
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December 15, 2021

The Latin America Suzuki Associations Committee informs that on November 19th it met with teachers Andrea Espinzo, teacher trainer from Argentina, and Lidia Blanca, representative and teacher Suzuki from Costa Rica. Both shared their experiences in leading the process of… Read more ▶
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October 26, 2021

The Latin American Suzuki Association Committee reports its important meeting held on September 17th, with Tamara González and Daniel de Lima, elected representatives to the Board of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. The Committee had the opportunity to share… Read more ▶
Translations: English | Español | Português

May 27, 2021

The Suzuki Latin American Associations Committee reports that at the meeting on May 21st had the presence of Bibiana Carvajal, former president of the Suzuki Association of Colombia, who shared her experience during the time she was in charge of… Read more ▶
Translations: English | Español | Português

April 30, 2021

The Latin American Association Committee is pleased to announce the new meeting on April 16th, in which it discussed important points for the good functioning of the associations and other working groups in different countries. We discussed matters related to:… Read more ▶
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July 19, 2018

Here is an update to the book list from Alfred Music for July 2018: Alfred Music Product Update News PDF Read more ▶

November 1, 2016 by Pam Phillips

Greetings from Alfred Music. There continue to be additional ways for you and your students to access the Suzuki Method Books! As you know the revised edition of Violin Volume 8 has been released and is in the stores. The… Read more ▶

November 1, 2016 by Stacy Garner

When I took over as President of the Suzuki Association of Utah (SAU) in June of 2016, I knew I had a big job ahead of me. Our chapter is large, both in terms of membership and geography. We are… Read more ▶

June 14, 2016 by Rachel Talbott Parker

The North Carolina Suzuki Association is excited about all we have planned for the upcoming year! During this past year, we had a state-wide teacher luncheon, where teachers from all over were able to meet and share ideas. This year… Read more ▶

May 20, 2015

Great news for Suzuki teachers and families from Alfred Music Publishing Audio Downloads! The downloadable audio for Suzuki Piano School Vol’s 1-7 is now available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, etc… Read more ▶

August 20, 2013

SAA Conference: Call for Session Proposals and Student Applications, Suzuki Job Openings for Teachers and Administrators, Studio Memberships, Suzuki Principles in Action: Upcoming Courses, SAA 101: Find a Teacher Online, Product Highlights from our Premier Members, News from Here and There, Upcoming Events Read more ▶

December 14, 2010

In this issue: Parents as Partners Online Newsletter Naming Contest Book Review: Recollections of a Peripatetic Pedagogue by John Kendall Ask the Experts 17 & 18 Annual Fund Upcoming SPA Courses Email Problems Fixed Registration for both teachers and parents is now open for 2011 Parents as Partners… Read more ▶

October 18, 2010

In this issue: Leadership Retreat: May 27-30, 2011 Flute Dreams Take Flight Board Nominations Upcoming SPA Courses in Ontario Ask the Experts, part 16 The Poor Nobodys Early Childhood Training in TX ECC Grant: The Concession and Paying It Forward Leadership Retreat: May 27-30, 2011 The next SAA Leadership Retreat… Read more ▶

September 22, 2010

In this issue: ASJ 38.4 & Conference Wrap-Up Upcoming SPA Courses ECC Grant: We’re at #4! Early Childhood Teacher Training in TX January is Parent Education Month Certificate of Achievement 2011 Scholarships & Latin American Festivals Online Teacher Location Service Events: October & November ASJ 38.4 & Conference Wrap-Up American Suzuki… Read more ▶

August 23, 2010

In this issue: 2010 Conference Student DVD is here! November is Parent Education Month ECC Grant: We’re at 24! Upcoming SPA courses & how to host Studio Memberships First Impressions of New Piano Books 2011 Scholarships & Latin America Festivals What is a Chapter Affiliate? Early Childhood Research 2010 Conference… Read more ▶

July 19, 2010

In this issue: Voting for ECC Grant: New Plan with Extra Reward! Annual Fund CDs Ending July 31 Next Journal 2010 Minijournal Cover Winners Voting for ECC Grant: New Plan with Extra Reward! Greetings Everyone, We are in the running to win a Pepsi Refresh grant of… Read more ▶

June 21, 2010

In this issue: Annual Meeting Summary Student Concert DVDs from Conference New Piano Books 4-7 Published 2009 CD Donation Gift—Final Offer! CDs from Conference Guest Artists New Products: Posters, Mystery Novel Group Cello Benefit Concert Annual Meeting Summary Board Chair Teri Einfeldt opened the SAA’s 2010 Annual General Meeting,… Read more ▶

April 15, 2010

In this issue: Conference Online Auction! Conference Reminders Your Photos Schedule Highlights Hotel Rooms More: Follow SAA on Twitter Shenandoah Valley Elementary students perform with St. Louis Symphony Summer Suzuki Institutes: Planning for a Positive Experience In Memoriam: Nehama Patkin ASJ Volume 38.2 Thanks to our donors! More Institute Emails Did You Know? Online Auction! Support the… 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 ▶

October 19, 2009

In this issue: 2010 Summer Institutes Suzuki Events Ask the Experts Board Nominations Creating Learning Community Awards Conference News 2010 Summer Institutes Preliminary 2010 Summer Institute information is now available online. There are 62 Institutes planned for next summer, and there may be some new ones announced in… Read more ▶

September 25, 2009

In this issue: ASJ Issue 37.4 Creating Learning Community Award Nominations Winter Opportunities Studio Support Job Listings Conference: Master Class Clinicians Student Auditions: Most Due October 15 Session Proposals: Due October 15 Research Symposium: Call for Papers ASJ Issue 37.4The Summer 2009 American Suzuki Journal is now being mailed to current… Read more ▶

August 21, 2009

In this issue: What does TEAMWORK mean to you? 2009 Minijournal Certificate of Achievement Teacher Location Service Conference: What’s New and Special for 2010? Ten Questions about the Top Ten Tracks Student Audition Application Submit Your Conference Session Proposal Calling all Chamber Musicians! What does TEAMWORK mean to you? With the 2010… Read more ▶

February 24, 2009

Virtual Leadership RetreatRegistration for the VLR is now open. The participation fee is $45, but only $35, if you… Sign up by March 21 Attach your digital photo (if it’s not already on the SAA website), and Answer a couple of questions for… Read more ▶

January 23, 2009

Summer Institutes! The 2009 Summer Institute listings are now up on the web. Further program information will be published in the Winter ASJ in February. Many institutes have early registration deadlines, so start making your summer plans soon! If you will be… Read more ▶

December 12, 2008

Happy Holidays!The SAA Board and Staff wish you and your friends and family happy holidays and good luck in the new year! View larger picture. SAA Virtual Leadership Retreat: Ideas Wanted Aprils 2009: An Online, Interactive Potpourri of Ideas and Opportunities Conversations, postings, moderated… Read more ▶

November 12, 2008

ASJ Index Now Online The complete American Suzuki Journal index, dating back to the first issue in 1973, is now available online. Can’t remember where you saw that great article on group lessons or practicing? You can search the index and… Read more ▶

October 13, 2008

Pictures from the 2008 Conference Lots of pictures from the SAA Conference in Minneapolis last May are available online. Look for yourself and your friends! Many thanks to Michiko Yurko, Ellen Berry, and iDream.tv for photographing the conference. While you’re there, don’t… Read more ▶

September 5, 2008

Video about the New Violin Books View a video of the SAA Violin Committee’s presentation on the revised Suzuki violin books from the 2008 Conference. Read more Video about the New Piano Books Mary Craig Powell and E.L. Lancaster discuss the improvements and changes… Read more ▶