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March 16, 2012 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2012, Harp
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…
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December 7, 2011 / ASJ 40.1 / Topics: Bass, Cello, Conference, Conference 2012, Early Childhood Education, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Recorder, Students, Suzuki in the Schools, SYOA, Teachers, Viola, Violin
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 24, 2010 / ASJ 38.2 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2010, Harp / by Janell Lemire
Suzuki Harp students and teachers will gather at the Conference for a weekend of learning, sharing and inspiration. Harp sessions include Master classes and a harp session by Angela Willis; Supplemental Materials for Suzuki Harp Students, Books 1-5+ by Elinor Niemisto; “Five Different Animals”—Aria in a Classic Style by Grandjany, presented by Shru De Li Ownby; reading sessions by Mary Kay Waddington and Phala Tracy; 20 great teaching ideas by Mary Kay Waddington and a session by Delaine Fedson.
–Janell Lemire, Harp Coordinator
December 1, 2009 / Topics: Harp
For lots of great information about Suzuki Harp, see the new Suzuki Harp Info website created by Mary Kay Waddington and the Suzuki Harp Committee.
October 1, 2009 / Topics: Bass, Cello, Conference, Conference 2010, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Recorder, Viola, Violin
The 14th biennial SAA Conference will “feature our own” distinguished SAA members, friends, and former Suzuki students who are now young artist-teacher professionals as our special clinicians for the instrument master classes. True to the theme of the Conference, the format of these master classes will include both team teaching and solo instruction. The young artist clinicians will also be involved in side-by-side chamber music coachings and perform a selection on the Young Artist Recital. Read further about the impressive list being showcased for 2010!
Bass: Paul Sharpe, Nicole Castleberry
Cello: Gilda Barston, Amy Barston
Flute: Bart Feller, Sara Traficante
Guitar: William Kossler,…
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October 14, 2008 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2008, DVD, Flute, Harp, Performance, Piano, Students, Video
Preview of the Piano / Flute / Harp DVD from the 2008 SAA Conference
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September 7, 2007 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2008, Harp / by Kathy Kienzle, Phala Tracy
We are thrilled to announce that María Luisa Rayan-Forero will be our guest clinician! The masterclasses will be a great opportunity for advanced students to work with a world renowned instructor. Ms. Rayan-Forero is also planning to teach a workshop on Latin Rhythms for teachers of all instruments. What a fantastic way to “Expand the Vision” in rhythm! Our Suzuki clinician will be Jill Whitman from
Washington State, an extremely experienced and inspiring teacher. Students of all ages and abilities will benefit from these masterclasses and we teachers will benefit from observing them!
We are also…
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November 1, 2005 / ASJ 34.1 / Topics: Books, Harp, Reviews / by Kathleen Spring
One of the benefits of being a teacher of young children is having a good reason to indulge in a weakness for attractive children’s books. The waiting students need books to look at and/or read, right? Of course being a Suzuki teacher means that children’s books dealing with music are particularly attractive. The Adventures of a Harp Mouse by Diane E. Dunn certainly falls into this category. The book came to the Suzuki Association’s attention by a chance internet exchange. This is particularly appropriate because harp mouse’s…
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