News

June 17, 2013

With great sadness we pass on the following message from the Talent Education Research Institute Office in Matsumoto. Many knew Ms. Mori well and will remember her wonderful teaching and strong support for Dr. Suzuki and the Suzuki Method. Read more ▶

June 14, 2013 by Mary Hofer

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June 12, 2013 by Libby Felts

A reminder of something that makes the Suzuki method extraordinary: its power to cross cultural and geopolitical boundaries to bring together people who share the common bond of creating beautiful music Read more ▶

June 12, 2013

The value of the SAA learning community was demonstrated repeatedly throughout the weekend, the process of visioning the future of Suzuki education was experienced, and through many opportunities for small group and one-on-one exchanges, many new friendships were formed. Read more ▶

June 6, 2013 by Sally Gross, Carrie Walsh Erdely

Studio management tips, from recruiting to building community and more! Read more ▶

June 5, 2013

Christie Felsing is this year’s recipient of the Iowa String Teachers Association “Leopold LaFosse Studio Teacher Award.” Congratulations! Read more ▶

May 30, 2013 by Heidi Curatolo, Christie Felsing

How do you encourage active communication in your studio? Among parents? Among students? Supporting colleagues? Read more ▶

May 29, 2013 by David Madsen

What tech tools do you use in your Suzuki program? How do you address these or other concerns? Read more ▶

May 21, 2013

In this issue: 2014 Conference Dates: May 22-26 in Minneapolis Suggested Supplementary Repertoire for Revised Violin Books 6-8 Suzuki Violin School Book Revisions Update Minijournal Cover Contest Winners 2014 Conference Dates: May 22-26 Plans are underway to make the SAA 2014 Conference, “Powered by Community,” a… Read more ▶

May 21, 2013

A big thank you to everybody who participated in the 2013 Minijournal Cover Design Contest! Read more ▶

May 21, 2013

The Revised Book 6 of the Suzuki Violin School and Piano Accompaniment are finally here! While there was some delay in getting the revised Book 6 to press, the ISA Violin Committee felt the book should be thoroughly prepared before… Read more ▶

May 21, 2013

The SAA Violin Committee is excited to report that the Revised Book 6 of the Suzuki Violin School is finally in print. Included in the mailing of the next SAA Journal is a list of Suggested Repertoire for Books 6,… Read more ▶

May 3, 2013

Suzuki teacher Winifred Crock received the 2013 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Educator of the Year award. Congratulations! Read more ▶

May 2, 2013 by Katrin St Clair

On an unusually sunny Saturday, March 23, in Olympia, Washington, children of all ages climbed the steep steps of our state capitol building with violin, viola and cello cases. They traveled up to three hours to participate in the second annual “Suzuki Concert at the Capitol.” Read more ▶

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 ▶

April 28, 2013

Welcome to the Suzuki Institute at PhoenixPhest Grande! PhoenixPhest Grande is a combined chamber music festival and full-scale Suzuki institute on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The synergy between the two events creates a truly inspiring experience… Read more ▶

April 27, 2013

Japan Seattle Suzuki Institute Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass students and teachers, please join us in August for an international Suzuki experience! Faculty and students from the United States, Canada and Japan. Students – to register visit http://www.japanseattle.org/student-registration-fees/ August 5-9 Pre-twinkle on in Violin,… Read more ▶

April 26, 2013

Come to Chicago for DePaul Community Music Division’s Guitar Teacher Workshop! The DePaul Suzuki Guitar Workshop is for Book 3 teacher training only and will be taught by nationally recognized Suzuki pedagogue Mary Lou Roberts. Teachers will be able to observe live lessons… Read more ▶

April 25, 2013

Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, ON, Canada Student Institute August 11–16 Teacher Development August 10–18 Canada’s biggest Institute is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a very special week of great programs for string and piano in the WLU’s modern and complete music… Read more ▶

April 24, 2013

The Hartt Suzuki Institute Saturday, August 2 – Saturday, August 10 www.hcd.hartford.edu Hartford, CT Student Institute Sunday, August 4 – Friday, August 9 Join us for the 25th annual Hartt Suzuki Institute. Drawing talented Suzuki faculty from around the country, Hartt’s Suzuki Institute will be a… Read more ▶