Suzuki in the Schools

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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The Suzuki in the Schools are continues to grow! The list of this year’s presenters includes Daniel Gee, Alicia Kulla-Branz, Constance Barrett, Patricia Purcell, Laurie Scott, Davis Holden, Linda Branch, Frances Green and Amy Rosen. In addition, Teachers will be inspired by the great lineup of ensemble and chamber music presentations.

–Connie Barrett, Coordinator

SAA-sanctioned Suzuki in the Schools Teacher Training is available again this summer.

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Philosophy

The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Suzuki in the Schools Committee recommends and encourages the utilization of the following aspects of the Suzuki method and philosophy for any elementary or secondary, public or private school program wishing to incorporate Suzuki into their instruction and curriculum.

The aspects are:

• Incorporate the Suzuki philosophy in the child’s life
  • by realizing every child can learn
  • by creating a positive, supportive learning environment
  • by encouraging noble human values and
  • by encouraging positive personal, social and education values
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As Suzuki teachers, excellent teaching is always our aim. We try to look for ways to improve our teaching ability, to grow as human beings and to be inspiring models for our precious students. However, though quality teaching alone is one of the treasures of our contribution as teachers, there are other aspects of the Suzuki philosophy that affect our local program’s success, especially in our Suzuki public school endeavors. One of those aspects is how we shape the environment around the child’s learning process and how we obtain cooperation from the human elements in that environment.

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