Cello

April 30, 2013

Janos Starker, master cellist, educator, and member of the SAA Honorary Board of Directors, died Sunday in Bloomington, Indiana, at age 88.
In addition to serving on the Honorary Board, Mr. Starker was a guest at the first SAA Conference,… Read more ▶

January 25, 2013

We are very excited to let you know that this summer Suzuki recordings will become available at Alfred.com/downloads, and eventually on iTunes and Amazon. Read more ▶

January 17, 2013 by Susan Baer

Have you ever imagined what the horse that donated its tail for your bow hair looks like? Where does it live? Is it a mare or a stallion? Here are some interesting facts that might help you get to know your horse. Read more ▶

November 8, 2012 by Susan Baer

Sometimes determining the credible identity of an instrument’s maker can seem like the plot of a detective novel full of intrigue and deception. In an age where scientific advancements are making it possible to solve crimes of yore through DNA testing, similar discoveries are taking place in the world of stringed instruments. Read more ▶

September 18, 2012 by Susan Baer

Embarking on the journey to mastery of a stringed instrument requires a certain degree of courage, even when starting firmly entrenched in the belief that every child can. Read more ▶

September 1, 2012 by Marilyn George

More than 110 cello teachers attended the 2012 Conference in Minneapolis. They were treated to a buffet of stimulating cello sessions. Read more ▶

March 15, 2012

Hello friends,
What are your plans for Memorial Day Weekend? You won’t want to miss the SAA Conference in Minneapolis, May 24-28, “40 and FORWARD.”

Hear William Starr on Visiting the Past, Revitalizing the Future.
Enjoy Julie Albers playing the Bach Cello… Read more ▶

September 15, 2011

The SAA would like to welcome five new Teacher Trainers:

Amy Matherly
Charlton, MA
Violin

Nightingale Chen
Powell, OH
Piano

Priscilla Jones
Bainbridge Island, WA
Cello

Sharon Jones
London, ON
Suzuki Early Childhood Education

Haukur Hannesson
Uppsala, Sweden
Cello
ESA Level V Trainer, added to SAA Registry
We look forward to their service in this new and… Read more ▶

August 11, 2011 by Marilyn Kesler

Meet newly-appointed SAA Board of Directors Chair-elect Marilyn Kesler. Kesler begins her two-year term as chair-elect on August 1, after which she will become board chair. Read more ▶

August 1, 2011

Cellos will be available for use at the conference for a small fee. Please contact Marilyn George if you need one. Deadline for cello requests: March 31, 2012. [javascript protected email address]var a=”2QyDV-BU6HY3bmCkWsFqSl5w1v@jP’TA8fEr+RL_zghJi4NKotZxG9cuMO.7Xnp0deaI”;var b=a.split(””).sort().join(””);var c=”coNM7oNiN99MChM9DiMc”;var d=””;for(var e=0;e Read more ▶