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September 27, 2010 / ASJ 38.4 / Topics: Awards, Conference, Conference 2010 / by Carol Tarr
Sometime in the early 1980s, I received a call saying a family was moving from Evanston, IL, to Boulder, CO. Would I teach their son Suzuki cello? Alas, it was at least an hour’s drive from Boulder to Lakewood—but at that time the mother had no other choice for her son to continue with Suzuki cello, as there were no Suzuki cello teachers in Boulder. The mom agreed. The mom was Pam Brasch.
It soon became evident that this was no ordinary mom, content to let her son practice a few minutes a…
Read more of Pam Brasch: Creating, Educating, and Organizing the Future of the SAA »
September 27, 2010 / ASJ 38.4 / Topics: Awards, Conference, Conference 2010, Early Childhood Education, Video / by Nancy Brady
Dorothy’s introduction to the Suzuki Method was in the winter of 1968/69 when daughters Beth and Sharon began Suzuki violin study. Dorothy soon learned about the developments in Suzuki Piano and embarked on her career as an instructor and trainer in that area.
When Dorothy first met Dr. Suzuki in 1972, she heard him say the words that would forever change the direction of her life: “Music education of a child should not start at birth but should start nine months before birth.” Two years later when she returned to Hawaii…
Read more of Dorothy Jones: The Heart of Suzuki Early Childhood Education »
September 27, 2010 / ASJ 38.4 / Topics: Awards, Conference, Conference 2010, Guitar, Video / by Andrea Cannon
It is my pleasure to share with you the work of William Kossler in bringing the experience of his Matsumoto Training to Suzuki Guitar in the Americas. Suzuki Teachers place high priority on Dr. Suzuki’s Philosophy. Those who worked with Dr. Suzuki in Japan offer us much as role models with a first-hand perspective. Among guitarists, our only member who graduated from the Talent Education Institute of Matsumoto is Bill Kossler. His experience brings us many unique viewpoints and continues to have a major impact within our Guitar community.
Bill is…
Read more of William Kossler: Bringing Suzuki’s Ideas to Guitar in the Americas »
September 27, 2010 / ASJ 38.4 / Topics: Awards, Conference, Conference 2010 / by Gilda Barston
The Creating Learning Community awards are designed to celebrate significant contributions by individuals or groups who have contributed to the support of Dr. Suzuki’s ideas and the Suzuki community. Judi Bagnato, a Music Education and Suzuki Editor at Alfred Music Publishing, definitely fits that description. She is the person who unfailingly supports the dissemination of Dr. Suzuki’s ideas and serves the Suzuki community through the publication of the Suzuki Core Materials (books and recordings) and Suzuki-related materials. She is the person behind the books.
Judi Gowe was hired by Warner…
Read more of Judi Gowe Bagnato: Long-time Advocate for the Suzuki Movement »
September 27, 2010 / ASJ 38.4 / Topics: Awards, Conference, Conference 2010 / by Carol Ourada
Pam Brasch, Dorothy Jones, and William Kossler. (Judi Gowe Bagnato not pictured.)
On Saturday evening of the conference, the ballroom was hushed in anticipation for the announcement of the recipients of the Creating Learning Community Awards.
Through the biennial CLC Awards Program the SAA is pleased to recognize and celebrate significant contributions by outstanding individuals, groups, programs and organizations within our unique community of teachers, parents, students, families and friends, members of the business community and schools or groups involved in Suzuki education.
These awards recognize those who have worked toward the development and expansion of the Suzuki learning community in the Americas or internationally or who have helped to preserve the Suzuki legacy. The tributes and presentations illustrated how this year’s recipients contributed beyond the ordinary professional duties or routine work toward the welfare and growth of the Suzuki community.
Read more of Creating Learning Community Awards 2010 »
September 22, 2010 / ASJ 38.4 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2010, Students, SYOA / by James Van Reeth, Vanessa Vari
Young musicians from both North and South America joined together at this year’s “Teamwork” Conference to form two outstanding string orchestras—Suzuki Youth Orchestras of the Americas I and II. Each child arrived at the conference very well prepared, having worked on the music with his/her home teacher. Then, with expert guidance from two amazing conductors, Winifred Crock (SYOA 1) from St. Louis, Missouri, and Marilyn Kesler (SYOA 2) from Okemos, Michigan, students worked diligently forming two fantastic sounding “teams.”
The weekend kicked off on Thursday with full orchestra rehearsals, followed by…
Read more of SYOA: Seventh Successful Year »
September 22, 2010 / ASJ 38.4 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2010 / by May Ing Ruehle, Carol Waldvogel
The International Ensembles Committee of Carol Waldvogel and May Ing kicked into high gear on Sunday, May 30, overseeing the needs of Cellisimo, Allegro!!! and Noah Krauss.
The first performance was the Piano Concerto Competition winner, Noah Krauss. Noah was superbly accompanied by the Hartt Faculty and Alumni Orchestra, under the baton of Kirsten Marshall of Ithaca, New York. Noah is a student of Marina Obukovsky.
The spectacular performances by Cellissimo and Allegro!!!, students from the Western Springs Talent Education program, took place later in the evening and…
Read more of International Ensembles Concert: Sunday Night Finale Event »
September 22, 2010 / ASJ 38.4 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2010 / by Christie Felsing
A job worth doing is worth doing together!
The 2010 SAA Conference saw true teamwork in action! From its brainstorming stages to the on-site cooperation and collaboration amongst the entire crew, the 13th biennial conference attracted 850 teachers plus many parent, students and exhibitors to Minneapolis, May 27-31.
Kicking off Thursday’s registration night was an eclectic mix of music by the Bad Boyz of Bass. This quartet of Volkan Orhon, David Murray, Paul Sharpe, Antho the world of bass and entertained folks upon arrival with their refreshing arrangements and anecdotes. They literally “set the stage”…
Read more of 2010: A True Team Effort! »
August 27, 2010 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2010, Students, SYOA
The 2010 Conference Student DVD is now available online. It includes the SYOA 1 & 2, Flute Performing Ensemble, and Piano Concerto performances.
If you pre-ordered a DVD at the conference, it should be on the way to you. If you didn’t pre-order, order your copy online!
The 2010 Minijournal is now on sale online, featuring:
- Pedagogical Admonitions by John Kendall
- Let Us Adopt Methods for Developing the Abilities of Every Child by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
- Suggestions for Families Attending an Institute for the First Time by Alice Joy Lewis
-…
Read more of 2010 Conference Student DVD is here! »
July 25, 2010 / ASJ 38.3 / Topics: Board, Conference, Conference 2010
Board Chair Teri Einfeldt opened the SAA’s 2010 Annual General Meeting, welcoming and thanking everyone who came.
Marilyn Kesler talked about this summer’s institutes. With 67 institutes planned, there are 10 more than in 2009 and 4 more than the average number over the past six years! 32 states are to hold one or more institutes, and the eight to be held in Canada will take place in six different provinces. In addition to the North American Summer Institutes, Festivals, which are the Latin American equivalent of Institutes, were held in Mexico, Peru, El Salvador and Costa Rica. A few of the additional sites where teacher training was held included Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
Read more of 2010 Annual Meeting Summary »
June 23, 2010 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2010
The 2010 student concerts at the conference were video recorded. We expect to have them available for sale online at the end of July. Pre-orders will be shipped as soon as the DVDs are finished.
The 2008 Conference DVDs are still available too!
June 22, 2010 / Topics: Conference, Piano / by Gail Lange
Dear Colleague,
Can you believe it was the 14th Conference sponsored by SAA?
I thought you might be interested in some of the major events, particularly the sessions related to piano.
I will begin with the Teacher Training day on the Thursday. Pam Brasch and Joanne Melvin presented a ‘promo’ for the newly launched SPA course, and it would seem that there is a hugely favourable response amongst the few teachers who have been lucky enough to take the course. Do watch for the course being offered in your area, and if any of you would like to sponsor a SPA course, check…
Read more of Piano Summary of the SAA Conference »
May 3, 2010 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2010, Website
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The online auction starts now!
Log in to bid on items donated by our generous conference sponsors and exhibitors, including:
- Books
- Bows
- Cases
- Instruments
- Strings
- Teaching Aids & Accessories
- Artwork
- Teacher Training Workshops
- and more!
Starting bids range from $15 to $750—up to 80% off! Auction items retail from $75 to $2,000.
Visit the Online Auction!
The auction will end for general membership on May 25. Conference participants can continue to bid until May 30.
Winners will be announced…
Read more of Online Auction Starts Now! »
May 3, 2010 / Topics: Conference
The online auction starts now!
Log in to bid on items donated by our generous conference sponsors and exhibitors, including:
- Books
- Bows
- Cases
- Instruments
- Strings
- Teaching Aids & Accessories
- Artwork
- Teacher Training Workshops
- and more!
Starting bids range from $15 to $700—up to 80% off! Auction items retail from $75 to $2,000.
Visit the Online Auction!
The auction will end for general membership on May 25. Conference participants can continue to bid until May 30.
Winners will be announced at the conference, and donors will ship items after they get…
Read more of Online Auction Starts Now! »
May 2, 2010 / Topics: Conference
You have one week left to register for the May SAA Conference!
You must register online or by mail by Monday, May 10 to pay the regular price. Walk-in registration will be available Thursday evening, May 27, but prices will be $30 higher.
The conference is at the Hilton Minneapolis, Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31, with some pre-conference events on Wednesday and Thursday. You should arrive on Thursday evening, May 27 for check-in.
Basic full conference fee for members staying at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel is **$210, plus $20 tickets…
Read more of Conference Registration Ends May 10! »
April 28, 2010 / Topics: Conference
If you haven’t already made your hotel reservations:
There are less than 100 room nights left at the Hilton for our conference—that’s room for only 25 more 4-night stays at the Conference rate!
Make your Hilton reservations soon, before the hotel fills up. You’ve only got one week—these special rates end on May 6.
| People |
Room |
Price |
| 1 or 2 people |
Single, 1 King-size bed |
$103 per night |
| 2 people |
Double, 2 Double-size… Read more of Hilton Hotel Conference Rates End May 6! »
April 22, 2010 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2010
Check-In for Conference
Informal Networking & Bad Boyz Performance
Thursday, 6 pm
You won’t want to miss the Social Hour Thursday evening featuring the Bad Boyz Concert, an eclectic mix of classical, pop and more!
Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday, 8:15 am
Saturday afternoon
Practicing
Improvisation and Alternative
Working with Parents
Suzuki Philosophy: Excellence and Teamwork
Business of Teaching
Healthy Lifestyles
Concerts
Bad Boyz of Bass
Thursday, 8:30 pm
Claremont Trio
Friday, 8:15 pm
(tickets required)
Discussion with the Claremont Trio
Saturday morning
Young Artist Clinicians Recital
Saturday, 6 pm
Flute Choir & SYOA
Sunday, 4:30pm
Piano Concert & International Ensembles
Sunday,… Read more of Conference Schedule Highlights »
April 21, 2010 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2010
Be included in the virtual photo album at the conference! Plus, get to know your colleagues before coming to Minneapolis.
Upload your picture for the Who’s Coming list, and we’ll put it in the digital photo album for viewing at check-in.
If you are unable to upload your photo online, you can mail it to the SAA office, and we’ll return it to you when you check in at the conference.
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