Harp

Dear harp colleagues, teachers, parents and students,

I’m very pleased to announce a varied, practical, and highly instructive set of workshops for the harp at the SAA conference this year—from sessions focusing on “details” such as music ornamentation to confidence in keeping a well-cared for harp, from comprehending music theory with enjoyment to the new Suzuki harp repertoire on the horizon.

Our harp clinician is Karen Gottlieb, who will be presenting a few sessions in addition to teaching the harp master class.

There is much to be gleaned and shared over this exciting weekend. If you aren’t yet…

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Plans are well underway for the SAA 15th Biennial Conference, May 24-28, 2012, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mark your calendar! Don’t miss our 40th anniversary!

SAA Conferences are sentinel events for teachers, parents, and students. Expect enlightening sessions on Suzuki philosophy and pedagogy in general and for each instrument. Learn to run your studio and work with parents. Become adept in new technologies. Enjoy special topics of Bach and outreach. Share and learn from colleagues. Listen to master classes, performing ensembles, the 40th anniversary Kaleidoscope Concert, Suzuki Youth Orchestras, and professional artists. Connect with the Suzuki community. See old friends,…

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Suzuki Harp students and teachers will gather at the Conference for a weekend of learning, sharing and inspiration. Harp sessions include Master classes and a harp session by Angela Willis; Supplemental Materials for Suzuki Harp Students, Books 1-5+ by Elinor Niemisto; “Five Different Animals”—Aria in a Classic Style by Grandjany, presented by Shru De Li Ownby; reading sessions by Mary Kay Waddington and Phala Tracy; 20 great teaching ideas by Mary Kay Waddington and a session by Delaine Fedson.

–Janell Lemire, Harp Coordinator

For lots of great information about Suzuki Harp, see the new Suzuki Harp Info website created by Mary Kay Waddington and the Suzuki Harp Committee.