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Violin Teachers: Join Us at the SAA Conference

March 16, 2012 / Topics: Conference, Conference 2012, Violin

As teachers, we are constantly looking for ways to tend to the excellent musical and character development of our students. But do we put as much care into nurturing ourselves?

The conference serves the same function for us as group class does for our students. Think about it: The conference motivates us, it makes us think about things in new ways, it gives us new tools, and it connects us with other like-minded people.

Don’t miss out on the special opportunities for personal growth that our conference group class provides! If you haven’t already done so, make plans to attend the [url=/conference/]SAA…

Clinicians & Special Guests

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,…

Time for Three to Perform at Conference 2012

October 31, 2011 / Topics: Bass, Conference, Conference 2012, Violin

The 2012 Conference Team is excited to announce very special guest performers for the 15th Biennial Conference, 40 and Forward. Time for Three (Nicolas Kendall, Ranaan Meyer, Zachary DePue) will be the featured performers at the SAA conference on Sunday night, May 27, 2012.

Time for Three has roots in classical music, but explores myriad styles in a unique fusion of sounds. Their first music video, “Stronger,” debuted online in October 2011, bringing a positive anti-bullying message to thousands of viewers:

Minnesota Orchestra names Erin Keefe, former Suzuki student, as new concertmaster

September 27, 2011 / Topics: Suzuki Graduates, Violin

Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco

The Minnesota Orchestra announced Thursday the appointment of American violinist Erin Keefe, 31, as concertmaster. Keefe was a Suzuki student of SAA violin teacher and teacher trainer Teri Einfeldt for eight years.

The announcement praised Erin’s “depth, refinement, and exquisite artistry” as a concertmaster, chamber musician and solo violinist. Congratulations, Erin!

To see the announcement and read more about Erin, visit the Minnesota Orchestra website:

Minnesota Orchestra names Erin Keefe as new concertmaster

Two Books Added to the SAA Store

September 21, 2011 / Topics: Books, Group Lessons, Piano, Viola, Violin, Website

Group Lessons for Suzuki Violin and Viola

By Carolyn McCall
Book, 84 pages, $12.95

Group lesson ideas for violin and viola, organized by book level and technique/skill.

Focus on Suzuki Piano: Creative and Effective Ideas for Teachers and Parents

By Mary Craig Powell
Book, 76 pages, $12.95

During the past few years it has been exciting to watch the area of Suzuki piano develop. Through workshops, institutes, and teacher development courses, parents and teachers have been able to grow and improve their skills in an unprecedented way. I…

Congratulations to New Teacher Trainers

September 15, 2011 / Topics: Cello, Early Childhood Education, Piano, Teacher Development, Trainers, Violin

The SAA would like to welcome five new Teacher Trainers:

Amy Matherly

Charlton, MA
Violin

Nightingale Chen

Powell, OH
Piano

Priscilla Jones

Bainbridge Island, WA
Cello

Sharon Jones

London, ON
Suzuki Early Childhood Education

Haukur Hannesson

Uppsala, Sweden
Cello
ESA Level V Trainer, added to SAA Registry

We look forward to their service in this new and important capacity.

Looking for a Trainer? Search for Teacher Trainers by instrument or location.

See SAA Board Chair Dr. Mark George with Suzuki Students on Windy City Live

August 26, 2011 / Topics: Performance, Students, Video, Violin

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

Senior Strings

August 15, 2011 / ASJ 39.4 / Topics: Human Interest, Teaching Adults, Violin / by Jentry Barrett

The title of Kay Collier Sloan’s fantastic book They’re Rarely Too Young and Never Too Old to Twinkle was put to the test in January 2009. I was working as an administrative assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Education and Human Science, which houses…

In Memoriam: Louise Behrend

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August 5, 2011 / Topics: Memorial, Trainers, Violin

With sadness we are sharing the news that Louise Behrend passed away August 3, 2011.

In the fall a memorial concert will be planned by the 40-year-old music school Miss Behrend founded, The School for Strings in New York. We will post information about that event on the website when it becomes available.

Miss Behrend was an early Suzuki method pioneer who will be greatly missed by colleagues and former students throughout the Americas.

*From December 2009 issue of “The Tuning…

Suzuki Community Mourns the Loss of Leader and Mentor, John Kendall

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March 25, 2011 / ASJ 39.2 / Topics: Memorial, Trainers, Violin

John D. Kendall

August 30, 1917 – January 6, 2011

John Kendall, 93, a violin pedagogue widely known for his role in introducing the Suzuki method of music education in the United States, died at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on January 6. Mr. Kendall’s health had been in decline after he suffered a mild stroke in November 2010.

In 1958, Mr. Kendall and several other American violin teachers saw a film of 750 small Japanese children, students of Shinichi Suzuki, playing the Bach Concerto for two violins. Impressed and curious, Mr. Kendall applied for and received a grant to spend three months in Japan observing Mr. Suzuki and his young violin students. Following Mr. Kendall’s return from his path-breaking visit to Japan in 1959, he laid the groundwork for implementation of the Suzuki method in the United States, publishing the first English-language edition of the method books and helping to organize a 1964 concert tour by Japanese Suzuki students that captured the attention of audiences across the United States.

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Events

May 2012

SAA Conference

May 24 – 28 2012 15th SAA Conference: Bass, Cello, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Piano, Recorder, Suzuki Early Childhood Education, Suzuki in the Schools, Viola, Violin, Voice Minneapolis, MN

Studio of Elayne Ras

May 27 – Jun 24 2012 Violin Book 4 Toronto, ON

Fairbanks Suzuki Institute

May 29 – Jun 3 2012 Fairbanks Suzuki Institute: Cello, Flute, Viola, Violin Fairbanks, AK
May 29 – Jun 3 2012 Violin Book 3 Fairbanks, AK

June 2012

Absolutely Ottawa!

Jun 6 – 15 2012 SOUND ENCOUNTERS: Bass, Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Ottawa, KS
Jun 17 – 22 2012 Ottawa Suzuki Institute Mid-Southwest: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin Ottawa, KS
Jun 17 – 24 2012 Violin Book 1 Ottawa, KS
Jun 18 – 22 2012 Violin Book 2 Ottawa, KS
Jun 18 – 22 2012 Violin Book 6 Ottawa, KS

Chaparral MusicFest Suzuki Academy

Jun 6 – 9 2012 Chaparral MusicFest Suzuki Academy: Piano, Violin Prescott, AZ

Memphis Suzuki Institute

Jun 8 – 15 2012 Violin Book 1 Memphis, TN
Jun 10 – 15 2012 Student Institute: Bass, Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Memphis, TN

Suzuki School of Houston

Jun 8 – 15 2012 Violin Book 1 Houston, TX
Jun 18 – 22 2012 Violin Book 2 Houston, TX
Jun 25 – 29 2012 Violin Book 3 [FULL] Houston, TX

Suzuki Music Columbus Summer Institute

Jun 9 – 17 2012 Violin Book 1 Westerville, OH
Jun 9 – 13 2012 Violin Book 2 Westerville, OH
Jun 9 – 13 2012 Violin Book 4 Westerville, OH
Jun 11 – 16 2012 Suzuki Music Columbus Summer Instititute: Cello, Viola, Violin Westerville, OH
Jun 13 – 17 2012 Violin Book 3 Westerville, OH
Jun 13 – 17 2012 Violin Book 5 Westerville, OH

Florida Suzuki Institute

Jun 10 – 17 2012 Violin Book 1 Saint Petersburg, FL
Jun 11 – 15 2012 Students: Cello, Viola, Violin Saint Petersburg, FL

Intermountain Suzuki String Institute

Jun 14 – 23 2012 Chamber Days with the Fry Street Quartet: Cello, Viola, Violin Draper, UT
Jun 14 – 23 2012 Violin Book 2 Draper, UT
Jun 14 – 23 2012 Violin Book 4 [FULL] Draper, UT
Jun 14 – 23 2012 Violin Book 6 Draper, UT
Jun 15 – 23 2012 Violin Book 1 [FULL] Draper, UT
Jun 15 – 23 2012 Violin Book 1 Draper, UT
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Lower Suzuki Book Curriculum: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin Draper, UT
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Advanced String Camp: Cello, Viola, Violin Draper, UT
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Twinkle Curriculum: Cello, Viola, Violin Draper, UT
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Upper Suzuki Book Curriculum: Cello, Viola, Violin Draper, UT
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 3 Draper, UT
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 5 Draper, UT
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 7 Draper, UT

Virginia Suzuki Institute

Jun 15 – 19 2012 Violin Book 2 Emory, VA
Jun 15 – 21 2012 Fiddle weekend and Suzuki Institute: Violin Emory, VA
Jun 16 – 22 2012 Kontras Chamber Music Workshop: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin Emory, VA
Jun 17 – 22 2012 Suzuki Institute: Bass, Cello, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin Emory, VA
Jun 17 – 22 2012 Adult Suzuki and Chamber Music Institute: Bass, Cello, Flute, Viola, Violin Emory, VA
Jun 19 – 23 2012 Violin Book 3 Emory, VA

Blue Lake Suzuki Family Camp

Jun 16 – 24 2012 Violin Book 1 Twin Lake, MI
Jun 16 – 20 2012 Violin Book 2 Twin Lake, MI
Jun 17 – 20 2012 Students: Bass, Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Twin Lake, MI
Jun 20 – 24 2012 Violin Book 3 Twin Lake, MI
Jun 21 – 24 2012 Students: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin Twin Lake, MI

Colorado Suzuki Institute

Jun 17 – 24 2012 Violin Book 1 Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Student Session 1: Bass, Cello, Flute, Harp, Piano, Viola, Violin, Voice Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 3 Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 5 Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 7 Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 9 Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 25 – 30 2012 Student Session 2: Bass, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin, Voice Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 2 Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 4 Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 6 Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 8 Beaver Creek, CO
Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 10 Beaver Creek, CO

Festival Suzuki de Colombia

Jun 18 – 22 2012 Violin Book 2 Bogotá, Colombia
Jun 23 – 27 2012 Violin Book 4 Bogotá, Colombia

Atlanta Suzuki Institute

Jun 23 – 29 2012 Student sessions: Cello, Guitar, Viola, Violin Roswell, GA
Jun 23 – 30 2012 Violin Book 1 Roswell, GA
Jun 23 – 29 2012 Violin Book 2 Roswell, GA
Jun 23 – 29 2012 Violin Book 3 Roswell, GA
Jun 23 – 29 2012 Violin Book 4 Roswell, GA

Centro Suzuki Buenos Aires

Jun 23 – 26 2012 Violin Book 5 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Oregon Suzuki Institute

Jun 23 – 29 2012 Advanced Chamber Workshop: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Newberg, OR
Jun 24 – 29 2012 Student Institute: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Newberg, OR

Atlantic Canada Suzuki Institute

Jun 24 – 29 2012 Atlantic Canada Suzuki Institute: Cello, Violin St. John’s, NL

Greater Washington Suzuki Institute

Jun 24 – Jul 1 2012 Violin Book 1 Falls Church, VA
Jun 25 – 29 2012 Students: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin Falls Church, VA
Jun 25 – 29 2012 Violin Book 2 Falls Church, VA
Jun 25 – 29 2012 Violin Book 3 Falls Church, VA
Jun 25 – 29 2012 Violin Technique and Tone Production to take intermediate students to advanced levels Falls Church, VA

Idaho Suzuki Institute

Jun 24 – Jul 1 2012 Violin Book 1 Caldwell, ID
Jun 25 – 29 2012 Students: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Caldwell, ID
Jun 25 – 29 2012 Violin Book 3 Caldwell, ID
Jun 25 – 29 2012 Violin Book 6 Caldwell, ID

New England Suzuki Institute

Jun 24 – 30 2012 New England Suzuki Institute: Cello, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin Standish, ME

Westchester Suzuki Institute

Jun 24 – 28 2012 Westchester Suzuki Institute: Cello, Viola, Violin Purchase, NY

DFW—WOW Suzuki Institute

Jun 29 – Jul 3 2012 Violin Book 9 Fort Worth, TX
Jun 30 – Jul 8 2012 Violin Book 1 Fort Worth, TX

Chicago Suzuki Institute

Jun 30 – Jul 6 2012 Advanced Chamber Program: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Deerfield, IL
Jun 30 – Jul 6 2012 Chamber Program: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Deerfield, IL
Jun 30 – Jul 4 2012 Violin Book 2 Deerfield, IL
Jun 30 – Jul 4 2012 Violin Book 4 Deerfield, IL
Jun 30 – Jul 4 2012 Violin Book 6 Deerfield, IL
Jun 30 – Jul 4 2012 Violin Book 8 Deerfield, IL

July 2012

Jul 1 – 6 2012 Student Institute: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Deerfield, IL
Jul 1 – 8 2012 Violin Book 1 [FULL] Deerfield, IL
Jul 4 – 8 2012 Violin Book 3 Deerfield, IL
Jul 4 – 8 2012 Violin Book 5 Deerfield, IL
Jul 4 – 8 2012 Violin Book 7 Deerfield, IL
Jul 4 – 8 2012 Violin Practicum Deerfield, IL

DFW—WOW Suzuki Institute

Jul 1 – 8 2012 Advanced String Camp: Cello, Viola, Violin Fort Worth, TX
Jul 4 – 8 2012 Student String Institute: Cello, Viola, Violin Fort Worth, TX
Jul 4 – 8 2012 Violin Book 4 Fort Worth, TX

Ithaca College Suzuki Institute

Jul 1 – 20 2012 Preludio Violin Program Ithaca, NY
Jul 8 – 13 2012 Suzuki Program, all levels: Cello, Viola, Violin Ithaca, NY
Jul 8 – 20 2012 Suzuki Program, all levels: Cello, Viola, Violin Ithaca, NY
Jul 9 – 19 2012 Violin Book 1 [FULL] Ithaca, NY
Jul 9 – 19 2012 Violin Book 1 Ithaca, NY
Jul 9 – 13 2012 Violin Book 2 Ithaca, NY
Jul 9 – 13 2012 Violin Book 4 Ithaca, NY
Jul 9 – 13 2012 Violin Book 6 Ithaca, NY
Jul 15 – 20 2012 Suzuki Program, all levels: Cello, Viola, Violin Ithaca, NY
Jul 16 – 20 2012 Violin Book 3 Ithaca, NY
Jul 16 – 20 2012 Violin Book 5 Ithaca, NY
Jul 16 – 20 2012 Violin Book 8 Ithaca, NY

CICA Summer Suzuki Institute

Jul 2 – 6 2012 Students: Bass, Cello, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Viola, Violin Eureka Springs, AR
Jul 2 – 6 2012 Violin Book 2 Eureka Springs, AR

Fundación Gisela

Jul 4 – 8 2012 Violin Book 4 Caguas, PR

North Carolina Suzuki Institute

Jul 6 – 13 2012 Violin Book 1 Greenville, NC
Jul 7 2012 Pre-Twinkle Day Camp: Violin Greenville, NC
Jul 8 – 13 2012 North Carolina Suzuki Institute: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin Greenville, NC
Jul 8 – 13 2012 Violin Book 3 Greenville, NC

Alberta Summer Suzuki Institute (Edmonton)

Jul 7 – 13 2012 Chamber Music Program: Cello, Viola, Violin Edmonton, AB
Jul 7 – 11 2012 Violin Book 2 Edmonton, AB
Jul 8 – 13 2012 Beginner Mini-Institute: Bass, Cello, Recorder, Viola, Violin Edmonton, AB
Jul 8 – 13 2012 Core Program: Bass, Cello, Recorder, Viola, Violin Edmonton, AB
Jul 8 – 13 2012 Core Program Books 4+: Bass, Cello, Recorder, Viola, Violin Edmonton, AB
Jul 8 – 15 2012 Violin Book 1 Edmonton, AB
Jul 8 – 13 2012 Violin Book 6 Edmonton, AB
Jul 11 – 15 2012 Violin Book 3 Edmonton, AB

Green Mountain Suzuki Institute

Jul 7 – 13 2012 Green Mountain Suzuki Institute: Cello, Flute, Piano, Viola, Violin Rochester, VT

Greater New Orleans Suzuki Music Camp

Jul 8 – 14 2012 Greater New Orleans Suzuki Summer Music Camp: Cello, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Viola, Violin New Orleans, LA
Jul 9 – 13 2012 Violin Book 2 New Orleans, LA

Ogontz Suzuki Institute

Jul 8 – 11 2012 Practice Pathways: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin Lisbon, NH
Jul 11 – 16 2012 Ogontz Suzuki Institute—session I: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin Lisbon, NH
Jul 17 – 22 2012 Ogontz Suzuki Institute—Session II: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin Lisbon, NH

Northern California Suzuki Institute

Jul 9 – 13 2012 Violin Book 6 Santa Rosa, CA
Jul 10 – 13 2012 Students: Cello, Violin Santa Rosa, CA

Southern California Suzuki Institute

Jul 10 – 19 2012 Violin Book 1 Claremont, CA
Jul 15 – 19 2012 Students: Cello, Piano, Suzuki Early Childhood Education, Viola, Violin Claremont, CA
Jul 15 – 19 2012 Chamber Music Workshop: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Claremont, CA
Jul 15 – 19 2012 Violin Book 4 Claremont, CA

Walla Walla Suzuki Institute

Jul 12 – 20 2012 Violin Book 1 College Place, WA
Jul 15 – 20 2012 Students: Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin College Place, WA

Brandon Suzuki Summer Institute

Jul 13 – 29 2012 Brandon/Montreal Quartet Exchange Program: Cello, Viola, Violin Brandon, MB
Jul 13 – 20 2012 Violin Book 1 Brandon, MB
Jul 15 – 20 2012 Institute for Student Programs: Cello, Guitar, Viola, Violin Brandon, MB
Jul 15 – 20 2012 One Week Chamber Music Program: Cello, Viola, Violin Brandon, MB

Montana Suzuki String Institute

Jul 14 – 21 2012 Violin Book 1 Missoula, MT
Jul 15 – 20 2012 Violin Book 2 Missoula, MT
Jul 15 – 20 2012 Student Institute: Violin Missoula, MT

South Carolina Suzuki Institute @ Furman

Jul 15 – 21 2012 Students: Cello, Viola, Violin Greenville, SC
Jul 15 – 21 2012 Violin Book 3 Greenville, SC
Jul 15 – 21 2012 Violin Book 4 Greenville, SC

Langley Community Music School Suzuki Workshop

Jul 16 – 19 2012 Langley Community Music School Suzuki Summer Institute: Piano, Suzuki Early Childhood Education, Violin Langley, BC
Jul 16 – 20 2012 Violin Book 2 Langley, BC

Peaks to Plains Suzuki Institute

Jul 16 – 20 2012 Students: Cello, Harp, Piano, Viola, Violin Westminster, CO
Jul 16 – 20 2012 Violin Book 4 Westminster, CO

Hawaii Suzuki Institute

Jul 19 – 27 2012 Violin Book 4 Honolulu, HI
Jul 23 – 27 2012 Students: Cello, Viola, Violin Honolulu, HI

Institut Suzuki Montréal

Jul 20 – 27 2012 Advanced Chamber Music Session: Cello, Flute, Piano, Viola, Violin Montréal, QC
Jul 22 – 27 2012 Student Suzuki Institute: Cello, Flute, Piano, Viola, Violin Montréal, QC
Jul 22 – 27 2012 Violin Book 2 Montréal, QC
Jul 22 – 27 2012 Violin Book 4 Montréal, QC

Pennsylvania Suzuki Institute

Jul 22 – 27 2012 Students: Cello, Viola, Violin Hershey, PA
Jul 22 – 27 2012 Violin Book 3 Hershey, PA

Desert Suzuki Institute

Jul 28 – Aug 4 2012 Violin Book 1 Las Vegas, NV
Jul 30 – Aug 3 2012 Students: Flute, Piano, Violin Las Vegas, NV

I AM Festival

Jul 28 – Aug 1 2012 Violin Book 2 Indianapolis, IN
Jul 29 – Aug 5 2012 Violin Book 1 Indianapolis, IN
Jul 30 – Aug 3 2012 Students: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Indianapolis, IN

American Suzuki Institute

Jul 29 – Aug 4 2012 Students-Session One: Bass, Cello, Harp, Piano, Violin Stevens Point, WI
Jul 29 – Aug 11 2012 Chamber Music Program: Bass, Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin Stevens Point, WI
Jul 29 – Aug 11 2012 Violin Book 1 Stevens Point, WI
Jul 29 – Aug 4 2012 Violin Book 2 Stevens Point, WI
Jul 29 – Aug 4 2012 Violin Book 4 Stevens Point, WI
Jul 29 – Aug 4 2012 Violin Book 6 Stevens Point, WI
Jul 29 – Aug 4 2012 Violin Book 8 Stevens Point, WI
Jul 29 – Aug 4 2012 Violin Practicum Stevens Point, WI