We’ve given you a preview of a few June Institutes, and now we would like to invite you to view snapshots of a few upcoming institutes that will be taking place in July! Please click on the names of the institutes below to view each preview:
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The Remarkable Story of Emily, Her Cochlear Implant, and how the Suzuki Method Made a Difference in Her Life
Emily’s History
When Emily was born, universal newborn hearing screens were not performed at birth in the hospital as they are today. Her parents assumed that she was just a good sleeper, able to tune out the loud sounds of her toddler brother. But at four months, they noticed that Emily wasn’t cooing, babbling or responding like other babies. They had her hearing checked, and the diagnosis was profound deafness. Emily’s cochlea was non-functional, preventing any sound from being transmitted from her ears to her brain.
Emily’s parents researched possible solutions and a cochlear implant appeared to be the best alternative.…
SAA Guitar Committee Conference Call Notes, January 8, 2012
Present on the Call: Andrea Cannon, Seth Himmelhoch, Andy LaFreniere, David Madsen, Joe Pecoraro, Bill Kossler, MaryLou Roberts
Not Present: Mychal Gendron
Agenda Items
1. Mychal—Video Vote
Mychal suggests that the committee to approve, by vote, the GFA article as a companion piece to the video David has been working on. This would be for distribution electronically or in hard copies to interested parties.
David and Seth concur that it contains much valuable information and once it is pared down—as more of a blurb than an article—it will be useful as a boilerplate to go…
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Violin Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference
As teachers, we are constantly looking for ways to tend to the excellent musical and character development of our students. But do we put as much care into nurturing ourselves?
The conference serves the same function for us as group class does for our students. Think about it: The conference motivates us, it makes us think about things in new ways, it gives us new tools, and it connects us with other like-minded people.
Don’t miss out on the special opportunities for personal growth that our conference group class provides! If you haven’t already done so, make plans to attend the [url=/conference/]SAA…
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Piano Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference
Calling all Pianists!
The 2012 Suzuki Conference, “40 and Forward,” is promising to be a true celebration of all the Suzuki method has accomplished in the US in the last 40 years.
The piano events we’ve planned for you are spectacular.
You will be able to watch the legendary teacher and pianist Ann Schein in 2 hours of piano masterclasses. During those hours you will hear Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin and Bach!
Our very own Suzuki teachers, Fay Adams, Marina Obukovsky, Christopher Liccardo and Mary Craig Powell will be teaching masterclasses on New Repertoire in Suzuki Piano books, as well…
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Guitar Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference
Hi Guitarists!
The SAA Conference weekend is May 24-28 this year, and there are lots of informative talks, inspiring speeches, and invigorating guitar sessions that are planned.
The SAA hosts this so we all have an excuse to go to events in a nice place, talk about teaching, building studios, Bach, technique, tons of things—and you are invited to join us live.
The cost of the conference is reasonable, and if you share a room either 2, 3 or 4 ways, it can be very affordable. In addition to some really nice restaurants, there are reasonable choices like Chipotle,…
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Harp Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference
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…
Suzuki Early Childhood Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference
Dear Colleagues, Parents and Friends,
Please join us for the 40th Anniversary Conference in May!
We are looking forward to an exciting program of events at the upcoming 2012 conference! Among our esteemed speakers will be William Starr who will be presenting, along with Dorothy Jones, never before seen video of Dr. Suzuki reflecting on his views on Early Childhood Education.
Dr. Laurel Trainor, along with SAA member David Gerry, will be presenting their research on the Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) classes.
Leena Crothers (Piano teacher trainer), Edmund Sprunger (Violin teacher trainer), and Sharon Jones (SECE teacher trainer) will be among some of…
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Cello Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference
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 Suite No. 3.
Watch Julie Albers as she works with 6 Master Class students, four of whom will be playing Bach and two of whom will be playing a Book 9 & 10 concerto movement.
There are 9 great cello sessions:
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All Thumbs: Left and Right Thumb Challenges with Pamela Devenport
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Bach to the Future with David…
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Flute Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference
Greetings Suzuki Flutists!
I would like to encourage each of you to join the SAA in celebrating 40 years of service to the Suzuki Community. Our bi-annual Conference is May 24-28 in Minneapolis, MN and is a weekend you definitely do not want to miss. These conferences are for all of us, not just the Teacher Trainers.
We will be having wonderful and informative sessions on everything from note reading to teaching via Skype, 10 minute mini-lessons, a flute ensemble reading session, group lesson ideas, Suzuki flute in Latin America and much, much more.
In addition, there are general sessions that cover subjects…
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Viola Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference
Hello Fellow Violists,
I hope you are are already making plans to attend the SAA 2012 Conference in Minneapolis this May. If not, please consider the reunions with old friend, new friendships to be made, and the many enlivening sessions the weekend promises. A visit to the SAA Conference website is a great place to start for more information on sessions offered, registration and even things like room sharing to help defray the cost.
Kirsten Docter will be the clinician for two viola master classes: one on Bach and one of other repertoire.
Please see below for sessions…
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Recorder Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference
Hello recorder players and teachers!
Have you registered for the SAA Conference yet?
If you haven’t been before, this is the year to do it!
Not only do we have some excellent recorder events planned, featuring our guest clinician from Brazil, Renata Pereira, but with the focus on Bach at this year’s conference there will be more early music content than ever before.
Come and be part of our International Suzuki Community!
Learn more about the conference
Kathleen Schoen
Conference Recorder Coordinator
Deadline Extended on Research Papers for IRSTE
Unpublished scholarly research papers, posters, and/or graduate student research projects, at any stage of development, on topics relevant to Talent Education are invited for submission to the 11th International Research Symposium or the IRSTE Graduate Student Seminar and “research master class” with Dr. Laurel Trainor (Director, Institute for Music and the Mind, McMaster University).
Appropriate topic areas could include early childhood development, any related areas of music education, instrumental education, historical research regarding the Suzuki method, teacher-student interaction, and parental involvement in music education.
Papers and graduate project ideas must be no…
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Atlantic Canada Suzuki Institute 2012
Atlantic Canada Suzuki Institute
June 24—29, 2012
Make your way to beautiful St. John’s, Newfoundland for the Atlantic Canada Suzuki Institute, which will be held from June 24th to 29th, 2012 at St. Bonaventure’s School in historic downtown St. John’s.
ACSI is a week-long program hosted by the Suzuki Talent Education Program (STEP) of St. John’s and welcomes any Suzuki violin, viola, or cello student.The festival offers:
- Visiting faculty from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom
- A Senior Student Program for non-Suzuki and Suzuki students at Book 5 or equivalent…
Idaho Suzuki Institute 2012
Idaho Suzuki Association’s Summer Institute
for Strings and Piano
Student Institute: June 25—29, 2012
(For exact Teacher Training dates, see below)
College of Idaho Campus, Caldwell
We’re looking forward to another exciting Summer Suzuki Institute! Online Registration is currently open for teachers and students (half day or full day).
Click here to register online for STUDENTS!
Click here to register online for TEACHERS!
Our Institute offers:
- Student programs: piano, violin, viola and cello
- Honors Recital Performances (requires audition)
- Enrichment options…
Greater Washington Suzuki Institute 2012
Greater Washington Suzuki Institute
Washington DC/Virginia Area
June 25-29, 2012:
- Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass Students
- Cello Teacher Development Course Book 3
- Violin Teacher Development Courses Books 2 and 3
- Violin Enrichment Course – Nurturing Advanced Artistry from Intermediate Level Students
June 24-July 1, 2012: Violin Teacher Development Course Book 1
June 23, 2012: Every Child Can Course
Students: Daily Masterclass Lessons, Repertory Classes, 5 Orchestras, Play-Ins,…
Vote on the 2012 Board Ballot By April 10
Please vote on this year’s Board Ballot to elect new members of the SAA Board of Directors.
Voting is primarily online. Paper ballots will be mailed to those eligible voting members without email addresses. Current individual Active members are eligible to vote. The ballot includes a proxy option for those unable to attend the Annual Membership Meeting in person.
Voting closes on April 10. Paper ballots must be postmarked by that date.
2012 Board of Directors Candidates
Dr. Susan Baer, TX/WA
Margot Jewell, ON
Joan Krzywicki, PA
Annual Membership Meeting
In accordance with Bylaws Section 3.3b of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc., official notice is hereby given of the 2012 Annual Membership Meeting. The Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 26, 8:30 am at the Hilton Minneapolis during the SAA 15th Conference. All members are encouraged to attend. In addition to annual reports, announcement will be made of Board members elected by this ballot. Arrangements will be made for those who are not able to attend to submit their questions.
Oregon Suzuki Institute 2012
OREGON SUZUKI INSTITUTE
Student Institute June 24 – 29, 2012
Advanced Chamber Workshop June 23 – 29, 2012
Teacher Workshops June 24 – 29, 2012
Looking for an institute with a strong sense of community in gorgeous surroundings? Come participate in one of the oldest Suzuki institutes in the country! Help us celebrate our 40th year of intense music learning in a nurturing, supportive environment on the campus of George Fox University, located in Newberg in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Come see where the Oregon Trail leads you!
Student Institute: Open to…
Colorado Suzuki Institute 2012
Student Fees
- Book 1 up $575/session
- Music Readiness program $370/session
- Sibling/Parent Enrichment Classes $175/class
- 2 week advanced string chamber music festival, June 18-July 1: Young Artist $1,095;
- 5 day advanced string chamber music festival, June 25 – July 1: Adult Amateur $800
Teacher Workshop Fees
- Every Child Can $234
- Book 1 $1,092
- Books 2-10 $585
- All other courses $39/hour
If your teacher course hours total 30 hours or more, subtract 10% from total tuition. Plus: For each of your students who attend the 2012 Colorado Suzuki Institute, and pay in full, your…
