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June 16, 2009 / ASJ 37.3 / Topics: /

“Is that a recorder? But it sounds so beautiful!” I hear this exclamation time and again, following Suzuki group or solo concerts. Or, I’ll hear an incredulous observer from the non-Suzuki recorder community such as the American Recorder Society, saying, “How old is that little student?! Can you really teach a child that young?”

These are just two examples of what is happening with Suzuki recorder—the Suzuki community’s recognition that this instrument is a fascinating, ancient and beautiful voice from the past, which has an important place alongside other Suzuki instruments; and the growing awareness in groups such as the American…

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March 13, 2012 / Topics: , ,

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!

Renata Pereira

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!

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Kathleen Schoen
Conference Recorder Coordinator

December 7, 2011 / ASJ 40.1 / Topics: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Clinicians & Special Guests

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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March 16, 2010 / Topics: , , , , , , , ,

Teachers of violin, viola, guitar, flute, and recorder are encouraged to bring instruments. If possible, bring cellos and basses too. (We’ll try to borrow extras cellos.) Some informal chamber music playing opportunities are possible on Saturday evening.

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