Suzuki News
Oregon Suzuki Institute, June 26—July 2, 2010
April 12, 2010
Oregon Suzuki InstituteGeorge Fox University Newberg, OR Advanced Chamber Music: June 26 through July 2 Student Institute: June 27 through July 2 Teacher Workshop: June 27 through July 2 Piano Practicum with Peggy Swingle Student Institute The Institute provides an opportunity for Suzuki students of Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano… Read more ▶
Last Chance for Conference Early Bird Rates
March 31, 2010
Now is your last chance to get early bird pricing for the May SAA Conference! You must register online or by mail by Wednesday, March 31 to receive the early bird prices.To make food and hospitality plans we need a… Read more ▶
In Memoriam: Nehama Patkin
March 26, 2010
Our good friend and colleague, Nehama Patkin, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. She was 70 years old. Nehama had been in the ICU at Epworth Hospital for 19 days being treated for a massive infection… Read more ▶
Register Now for Conference Early Bird Rates
March 26, 2010
Just a quick reminder: early bird pricing for the conference ends next Wednesday, March 31. You must register online or mail in your registration by that date to receive the early bird prices. The conference will be held at the Hilton… Read more ▶
ASJ Volume 38.2
March 22, 2010
American Suzuki Journal volume 38.2 is now being mailed to current SAA members—some of you may have it already! Features include: 2010 Summer Institutes More about the 14th SAA Conference with details on Sessions. Teaming Up on first-time conference experiences. What to do with… Read more ▶
Suzuki News #19: 2010 Board Ballot, Conference Early Bird Ending, Session Descriptions, and more
March 15, 2010
In this issue: Conference: Early Registration Ends March 31 Book Your Hilton Hotel Rooms Minnesota Orchestra Tickets Bringing Instruments Student Participants Session Descriptions Visit Our Sponsors More: Board Ballot (Active Members Only) Certificate of Achievement Thoughts on the Institute Experience More Institute Emails Six-Year Old Winner Board Ballot (Active Members Only) Active members can now vote… Read more ▶
Exhibit at the 2010 Suzuki Conference
March 8, 2010
Save the dates! May 27-31, 2010, and exhibit at the SAA 14th Biennial Conference. There are only 5 booth spaces left. Sign up now! Conference Exhibitor Brochure Sincerely, Deb Yamashita Conference Exhibit Manager Phone: 1-888-378-9854 ext 103 Fax: 303-444-0984 Read more ▶
Shipping & Refund Policy
March 8, 2010
Shipping Items are shipped via USPS Media Mail. Shipping rates start at $4 for the United States, $11 for Canada and $17 for the rest of the world. If you need your items faster, please order by phone at 1-888-378-9854 for… Read more ▶
In Memoriam: Robert Klein Reinsager
March 8, 2010
Robert Klein Reinsager, age 59, passed away unexpectedly of a cardiac arrest on January 25, 2010, at his home in Muscatine, Iowa. A private memorial service was held on February 7 at the Muscatine Presbyterian Church. Robert was an organist,… Read more ▶
Teaming Up
March 8, 2010 by Susan Baer
I remember, as a young teacher, reading about the SAA conference and thinking that it might be a good idea to go. I knew there would be interesting speakers to hear, important people to meet, and ideas to stimulate my… Read more ▶
Scholarship Applications in Process
March 8, 2010
SAA received over 30 scholarship applications for the Peru Festival in January and 105 applications for the 2010 Summer Institute Scholarships. Many thanks to the Scholarship Committee for their work. The results will be announced later this month. Read more ▶
Did You Know?
March 8, 2010
We frequently hear from members who are looking for addresses, phone numbers and emails of other Suzuki friends and colleagues. The SAA Staff is always happy to hear from you, to help you with questions and receive your suggestions. But, did… Read more ▶
Thanks to our donors!
March 8, 2010
The SAA Board would like to extend heartfelt thanks to those members and friends who donated to this year’s Annual Fund Campaign, “Following in Their Footsteps.” Many thanks also to those young artist performers who donated their recordings to Celebrating… Read more ▶
2010 Board Ballot—Vote Now!
March 8, 2010
Active members can now vote on the 2010 board ballot. Voting members without an email address will be mailed a paper ballot. The four candidates are Dan Browning, Sarah Bylander Montzka, Patricia Purcell, and MaryLou Roberts. You have until April 10th… Read more ▶
Six-Year Old Winner
March 8, 2010
Six-year-old Suzuki Pianist Gavin George has been named a Gold Medal winner in the competition sponsored by The American Association for Development of the Gifted and Talented. Gavin will perform in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on April 18… Read more ▶
SAA Annual General Meeting
March 8, 2010
The SAA Annual Meeting will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 8:30 am . The Annual Meeting will be your opportunity to meet your Board of Directors, learn about SAA’s accomplishments during the past… Read more ▶
Edmonton Suzuki Flute and Recorder Society Haiti Fundraiser
March 8, 2010 by Kathleen Schoen
The Edmonton Suzuki Flute and Recorder Society used their annual Winter Recital in January 2010 as a fundraiser for earthquake relief in Haiti. They raised $226.50 with a silver collection at the door, but with the matching grant for donations from… Read more ▶
Tribute to Evelyn Hermann, Suzuki Institute of Dallas Founder
March 5, 2010 by Malori Fuchs
In October of 2009, the founder of the Suzuki Institute of Dallas, Dr. Evelyn Hermann, passed away. A short while before she died, she sent a tape of herself speaking about how SID was begun. I listened to it and… Read more ▶
2010 Board Ballots
February 17, 2010
The Board ballot will be online again this year. Active members will receive an email notification in March. Read more ▶
Suzuki News #18: International Ensembles, Sessions, SPA, Ask the Experts
February 16, 2010
In this issue: Conference: International Ensembles Groups Sessions, Concerts & Sponsors Suzuki Principles in Action SAA Annual General Membership Meeting Board Ballots More ask the Experts, parts 12-14 Emails about Institutes Edmonton Suzuki Flute and Recorder Society International Ensembles Allegro!!! String Performance Ensemble Edward Kreitman, Director The Allegro!!! Show is a multimedia presentation… Read more ▶