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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 ▶

April 23, 2013

Join us for a fun filled flute week of music making at the Boston Suzuki Flute Institute August 4-8, 2013 This summer you have a unique opportunity to combine Suzuki Flute Training with a visit to the Boston area, with its rich historical… Read more ▶

April 22, 2013

On the invitation, Dan suggested that, in lieu of gifts, guests make a donation to the SAA Annual Fund. What a brilliant stroke of genius, Dan! Read more ▶

April 22, 2013

Celebrate Suzuki Piano at the Carolina Suzuki PianoFest ECC: Aug. 3; Book 2 Teacher Training: Aug. 4-8; Opening Ceremony for all Participants: Aug. 4 Student Classes and Teaching with Purpose: Aug. 5-8 Would you like to offer your children… Read more ▶

April 19, 2013

View a snapshot of a few upcoming institutes that will be taking place in August. Read more ▶

April 18, 2013

World Convention in Japan, Caroline Shaw wins Pulitzer Prize for music, New Book: 101 Japanese Children’s Songs, Leadership Retreat Registration Ends April 30, Annual Members Meeting: May 24, Deer Creek, Ohio, Parents as Partners Online Still Open. World Convention in Japan The 16th Suzuki World… Read more ▶

April 9, 2013 by Edward Kreitman

See Ed’s previous updates from the Convention, and more from Matusumoto. March 31—Sunday Today is the last day of the conference, and we begin with a slightly shortened version of our morning group class. After lunch, we are all assembled in… Read more ▶

April 7, 2013

GNO Suzuki Forum 2013 Summer Institute Students: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, Harp Teachers: Violin Book 1: Ronda Cole Violin/Viola Book 3: Julia Hardie The Greater New Orleans Suzuki Forum 2013 Summer Institute is held a the University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center, beautifully situated… Read more ▶

April 6, 2013

UWSP.EDU/SUZUKI/ASI AMERICAN SUZUKI INSTITUTE THE WORLD’S FIRST SUZUKI INSTITUTE OUTSIDE JAPAN! Located in the heart of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been home to the American Suzuki Institute since 1967. The beautiful campus, comfortable state-of-the-art facilities, and the guarantee of… Read more ▶