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Talent Is For Everyone
Join us in the Power of Community:
Power of Community
Support the Power of Community
To donate by check, please make checks out to “Suzuki Association of the Americas”, and put “Power of Community” on the memo line. PO Box 17310, Boulder CO 80308
The “Power of Community” is a week-long campaign aimed at raising funds and awareness about the Suzuki Association of the Americas. The core of the campaign is not really about the $5 donation but, rather, realizing how far-reaching our own individual impact can be when we all act together as part of a larger community.
Our goal is to engage as many SAA members as possible and…
See SAA Board Chair Dr. Mark George with Suzuki Students on Windy City Live
SAA Board of Directors Chair Dr. Mark George appeared with students of the Music Institute of Chicago on Windy City Live on Thursday, August 25.
The performance can be seen here:
http://windycitylive.com/episodes/Learning-with-the-Suzuki-Method/8326125
Why the SAA?
Salerni Parents Promo
Paul Salerni, former SAA Board Chair and Suzuki Dad introduces Parents As Partners Online, which will happen January 17 through February 28 on the SAA website.
Mark George Parent Promo
Mark George, SAA Board Chair-Elect introduces Parents As Partners Online, which will air January 17 through February 28 on the SAA website.
Dorothy Jones: The Heart of Suzuki Early Childhood Education
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…
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William Kossler: Bringing Suzuki’s Ideas to Guitar in the Americas
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…
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Board Election Results
Congratulations to the SAA’s newly elected Board members: Sue Baer, Ellen Berry and Marilyn O’Boyle. Their three-year terms will begin August 1, 2009. Chair-Elect Teri Einfeldt will assume the role of Board Chair in August and Betsy Stuen-Walker will fill the role of Board Secretary. The Board has named Dr. Mark George as Chair-Elect. Many thanks to the Board members whose terms are completing in July: Christie Felsing (Secretary), Lamar Blum, Diane Schroeder (Chair), and Beth Titterington. Each provided valuable and dedicated service to the Association as Board members. Their thoughts as their terms draw to a close are posted…
The Promise…The Challenge: A Suzuki Teacher’s Pledge
At the SAA’s April 4 Annual Meeting, a brand new Teacher Development video was unveiled. We are proud to present this new short film, “The Promise…The Challenge: A Suzuki Teacher’s Pledge.” It gets to the heart of Dr. Suzuki’s vision for excellence in education for every child. Its message helps us understand the essential importance of ongoing Teacher Development and life-long learning.
“The Promise…The Challenge” features interviews with Charles Krigbaum, Rachel Fabulich, Beth Cantrell, Sarah Bylander Montzka, Elizabeth Stuen-Walker, Gilda Barston, Pat D’Ercole, Yvonne Davila, Robbin Gordon-Cartier, Sheryl Shohet, and Stephanie Price. It was premiered at the end of the 2009…
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Annual Meeting Live Broadcast
The SAA Annual Meeting took place on the web on April 4th, 2009, in the SAA office in Boulder, Colorado. Many of you participated through the live broadcast on the SAA website. With skits and presentations delivered in a lighthearted vein, the Board covered a variety of topics, including board election results, fundraising, 2009 Institutes, a tour of the SAA office, 2010 Conference preview, and the unveiling of the new Teacher Development video focusing on life-long learning. Please take a few moments to learn more about your association!
Broadcast correspondents: Diane Schroeder, Teri Einfeldt, Christie Felsing, Lamar Blum, Ruth Engle Larner,…
European Suzuki Association Organ Project
Visit the Suzuki Organ website at www.suzukiorgan.com
