Suzuki Training Committee Members

Kelly Williamson, Flute
Kathleen Schoen, Recorder
Kyra Sovronsky, Brass
Mary Kay Waddington, Harp
Sachiko Isihara, Piano
Danette Warren, SECE
Judy Bossuat-Gallic, Violin
James Hutchins, Violin
Edward Kreitman, Violin
Charles Krigbaum, Violin
Fernando Piñero, Violin
Karyn Grove-Bruce, Viola & Institutes
Joanne Martin, Viola
Pamela Davenport, Cello
Shu-Yi Scott, Cello

ABOUT

The Suzuki Training Committee is an advisory committee that supports the Executive Director and SAA staff in ensuring Teacher Development courses offered by the SAA maintain the vision and direction of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. The committee provides support and advice to the Executive Director, ensuring that the SAA meets its mission to, “improve the quality of life in the Americas through Suzuki education,” and to “create a learning community which embraces excellence and nurtures the human spirit.”

WHO CAN APPLY?

The Suzuki Training Committee (STC) will include 10-20 SAA members who meet the eligibility requirements listed below. We seek individuals willing to volunteer their time, effort, and energy toward making our teacher development stronger. The group will meet approximately once per month. Terms for committee members will last 2-3 years, and the committee will grow in size each year for two years to ensure overlap between new and existing members.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Teacher Trainers are highly encouraged to apply (if you have already been designated as a Teacher Trainer, you do not need a Certificate of Achievement to be eligible)
  • Individuals who have been members of the SAA for at least five (5) years and have completed a Certificate of Achievement are also eligible to apply
    • Note: Because Brass is an area of development, we will make an exception for any interested applicants who are brass musicians, but do not meet one of the requirements listed above.
    • Note: If you are a teacher based in Latin America, a Certificate of Achievement is not required

Additional Qualifications:

  • Current SAA membership
  • Honor and value diverse perspectives and backgrounds
  • Demonstrate a deep commitment to the Suzuki Method
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of Suzuki, including a history of upholding the SAA’s Aspirational Code of Ethics
  • Demonstrate a willingness to represent member perspectives and a willingness to connect with members of the SAA
  • We highly encourage applicants who have multiple perspectives and lenses—those who are Institute Directors, have led Festivals, work in Latin America, and/or who have worked as administrators
  • Administrative experience preferred
  • Be available to offer the list of commitments below

STC Members

  • Volunteer 2-4 hours per month to the SAA
  • Hold open office hours to connect with members whose instrumental groups fall within their roles. They will also be responsible for collaborating with any active instrumental committees
  • Be a representative for specific instruments and/or instrumental groups
  • Read and uphold the SAA Community Guidelines and the SAA’s Aspirational Code of Ethics
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and leaders who may have differing perspectives, opinions, and experiences
  • Represent the SAA in communications about the organization

INTERESTED?

While we’re currently not accepting applications for the Suzuki Training Committee, stay tuned!