Suzuki News

June 22, 2010 by Gail Lange

Dear Colleague, Can you believe it was the 14th Conference sponsored by SAA? I thought you might be interested in some of the major events, particularly the sessions related to piano. I will begin with the Teacher Training day on the Thursday. Pam… Read more ▶

June 22, 2010

We have a few CDs from the Claremont Trio and the Bad Boyz of Bass still available: Bad Boyz of Double Bass: Live Claremont Trio: Mendelssohn Trios Op. 49 & 66 Claremont Trio: Shostakovich & Arensky Trios Jonathan Cohler & Claremont Trio: Beethoven, Brahms,… Read more ▶

June 22, 2010

4 Mini Poster Collection of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki Four 8.5″ x 11″ posters of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki featuring his quotes. Photography by Art Montzka. $14 “If love is deep, much can be accomplished.” “Beautiful tone, beautiful heart.” “Tone has a living soul.” “The words ‘Music… Read more ▶

June 21, 2010

In this issue: Annual Meeting Summary Student Concert DVDs from Conference New Piano Books 4-7 Published 2009 CD Donation Gift—Final Offer! CDs from Conference Guest Artists New Products: Posters, Mystery Novel Group Cello Benefit Concert Annual Meeting Summary Board Chair Teri Einfeldt opened the SAA’s 2010 Annual General Meeting,… Read more ▶

June 21, 2010 by Megan Titensor

On April 10, many students gathered to play together to benefit the Latin American Suzuki Scholarship Fund. Students played repertoire from Suzuki Books 1-6 in reverse order, beginning with the most advanced students, and adding on younger and younger students.… Read more ▶

June 21, 2010

What is SPA? Suzuki Principles in Action (SPA) is a course designed to help teachers incorporate Suzuki’s principles effectively in their teaching. The course focuses on how to teach, not what to teach, and to allow for the sharing of… Read more ▶

May 14, 2010

In this issue: Online Auction! Conference Stats Be Prepared for Summer Institutes Suzuki Voice Training This Summer Super-Size Your Success with Suzuki ECE! Early Childhood Training This Summer SPA Course in Houston, Sept 11-12 More Institute Emails Online Auction! Our first ever online auction is now open! Log in to bid… Read more ▶

May 13, 2010 by Teri Einfeldt

Are your students attending an institute this summer? If so, it’s time to help them prepare to get the most out of the experience. Read more ▶

May 13, 2010 by Shirley Jamison Star

Ten Things to Know Suzuki Early Childhood Education (ECE) is a program for parent and child 0-3 years old. (There also is a Prenatal component in Suzuki ECE.) Suzuki ECE is unique in its emphasis on natural development from birth and the… Read more ▶

May 11, 2010

Join us June 27—July 2 for the 27th East Tennessee Suzuki Flute Institute International Now offering flute, violin, and piano! The East Tennessee Suzuki Flute Institute International provides a family-oriented environment for learning which is founded on the basic keystones of… Read more ▶

May 3, 2010

The online auction starts now! Log in to bid on items donated by our generous conference sponsors and exhibitors, including: Books Bows Cases Instruments Strings Teaching Aids & Accessories Artwork Teacher Training Workshops and more! Starting bids range from $15 to $700—up to 80% off! Auction items retail from $75 to… Read more ▶

May 2, 2010

You have one week left to register for the May SAA Conference! You must register online or by mail by Monday, May 10 to pay the regular price. Walk-in registration will be available Thursday evening, May 27, but prices will be… Read more ▶

April 28, 2010

If you haven’t already made your hotel reservations: There are less than 100 room nights left at the Hilton for our conference—that’s room for only 25 more 4-night stays at the Conference rate! Make your Hilton reservations soon, before the hotel… Read more ▶

April 26, 2010 by Kelly Watson Woelffer

Previously, I was living in NYC and teaching at the Greenwich Suzuki Academy in Greenwich, CT. This school has an amazing community and I had some really special families and students that I had become very attached to… Then I met… Read more ▶

April 20, 2010

Shenandoah Valley Elementary School, taught by Loren Abramson, performed with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra last weekend. Loren Abramson was recognized as SLSO’s 2010 Educator of the Year. Read more at St. Louis Today: Shenandoah Valley performs with St. Louis Symphony Read more ▶

April 16, 2010

6-year-old Suzuki piano student Gavin George will be featured on The Early Show (CBS) on Monday, April 19. He is estimated to appear at approximately 8:45 AM, but we can’t count on that time. The show runs from 7 to 9… Read more ▶

April 15, 2010

Friday, April 9, 2010, Boulder, CO The meeting was called to order at 9:23 a.m. by Teri Einfeldt, chair. Members present: Sue Baer, Ellen Berry, Teri Einfeldt, Chair, Mark George, Chair-elect, Marilyn Kesler, Ruth Engle Larner, Marilyn O’Boyle, Carol Ourada, Betsy Stuen-Walker, secretary,… Read more ▶

April 15, 2010

In this issue: Conference Online Auction! Conference Reminders Your Photos Schedule Highlights Hotel Rooms More: Follow SAA on Twitter Shenandoah Valley Elementary students perform with St. Louis Symphony Summer Suzuki Institutes: Planning for a Positive Experience In Memoriam: Nehama Patkin ASJ Volume 38.2 Thanks to our donors! More Institute Emails Did You Know? Online Auction! Support the… Read more ▶

April 14, 2010

SAA now has a Twitter account! Follow SAA on Twitter for breaking Suzuki news. You can also keep up with Suzuki news on the SAA Facebook page. Read more ▶