May 1994

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Dorothy Delay masterclass at the Sixth Conference
Donald Weilerstein from the Cleveland Institute of Music provided students and teachers with new ideas and inspiration.
Piano masterclass clinician Claude Frank inspired students and teachers with his warmth and vigor.
Dr. James Garbarino encouraged SAA members to consider the larger community in which we work to improve the lives of children.
Bass students prepared for the luncheon performance and a special session on bass repertoire.
The luncheon also featured a performance by the Wheaton College Suzuki Program Viola Ensemble.
Generous exhibitor donated exciting prizes for the Saturday luncheon raffle.
Board members worked before, during, and after the Conference to support the new directions for the SAA.
Board meeting at the 1994 SAA Conference
Jeff Cox at the 1994 SAA Conference
Carol Tarr at the 1994 SAA Conference
Masterclasses were given by Hiroko Masaoka and Haruko Kataoka of Japan.
Sunday’s Ensemble Concert featured four violin groups and the Preucil School of Music Orchestra.
Attended by players of all instruments, Toshio Takahashi’s lively opera sessions were characterized by his infectious humor and enthusiasm.
Attendees filled conference rooms for concurrent sessions on specific instrument topics and general sessions.
Student chamber groups performed in a session demonstrating appropriate repertoire.
Student chamber groups performed in a session demonstrating appropriate repertoire.
Viola Session at the 1994 Conference
Flute Session at the 1994 Conference
“Tools for Your truck: NLP for Suzuki Teachers” was the topic of Ed Sprunger’s popular violin area session.
Summer Institute Directors met to discuss ideas and issues.
William Kossler demonstrated guitar teaching techniques at his session “Reading Development.”
A breakfast and book signing sponsored by Summy-Birchard brought participants to meet authors of Suzuki materials.
Waltraud Suzuki at the 1994 Conference
American Suzuki Journal volume 22.3