Suzuki News
Board Member Ballot
May 10, 2009
This year’s board ballot for election of new Board members is online and ready for voting by all current Active members whose email we have in our database. You will need to log in to your online account to access… Read more ▶
Online Access
May 10, 2009
Member access to the SAA website opens many new opportunities to SAA members. If you have not set up your account to access the “members-only” section of the website, please do so right away. You will need an account to… Read more ▶
History of SAA Leadership Retreats
May 10, 2009
In 1994 the SAA Board became increasingly aware of the importance of understanding and sharing concepts of Leadership. Believing that Leadership is essential to the growth of the Suzuki method and to the future success of the Association, the SAA… Read more ▶
Revising Suzuki Piano Books 5-7
May 10, 2009 by Pam Brasch, Teri Einfeldt, Gail Lange, Mary Craig Powell
The International Suzuki Piano Committee, working with Mr. E.L. Lancaster of Alfred Publishing Company, met in Boulder, CO, in November 2008 to begin work on revisions to Suzuki Piano Method Books 4-7. History was made for Suzuki Piano as a… Read more ▶
European Suzuki Association Organ Project
April 26, 2009 by Gunilla Rönnberg
Visit the Suzuki Organ website at www.suzukiorgan.com Read more ▶
Joy Song
April 26, 2009 by Nathan Francisco
Nathan Francisco, student of Ernie Zenoniani, performs “Joy Song”. Read more ▶
Certificate of Achievement Level 1
April 22, 2009
The Level 1 Certificate of Achievement application is now available online. Requirements include registered training in Books 1-4 plus Practicum, 3 years of SAA membership and Suzuki teaching experience, commitment to Aspirational Ethics Code, and video of teaching and student performances. Read… Read more ▶
Suzuki News #8: Certificate of Achievement, Conference 2010, Essay Contest
April 21, 2009
Certificate of AchievementThe Level 1 Certificate of Achievement application is now available online. Requirements include registered training in Books 1-4 plus Practicum, 3 years of SAA membership and Suzuki teaching experience, commitment to Aspirational Ethics Code, and video of teaching and… Read more ▶
Board Meeting Minutes, April 3-5 2009
April 12, 2009
April 3-5, 2009, SAA Offices, Boulder, CO Members present: Lamar Blum, Teri Einfeldt, Christie Felsing, Mark George, Marilyn Kesler, Ruth Engle Larner, Carol Ourada, Diane Schroeder, Chair, Betsy Stuen-Walker (April 3-4 noon), Beth Titterington, and Pam Brasch, ex officio. The meeting was… Read more ▶
Essay Contest
April 7, 2009
Thomasitk-Infeld, a VLR sponsor, is offering a prize to the two winners of a special VLR Essay Contest. If you are one of the lucky winners, you’ll be able to choose a full set of any strings Thomastik offers (violin,… Read more ▶
Virtual Retreat Registration Re-Opened
April 7, 2009
Due to much begging and pleading, registration has been re-opened for the Virtual Leadership Retreat. It will not remain open indefinitely, so don’t wait—register now if you want to participate! Read more ▶
Annual Meeting 2009
April 6, 2009 by Lamar Blum, Pam Brasch, Teri Einfeldt, Ruth Engle Larner, Christie Felsing, Mark George, Marilyn Kesler, Carol Ourada, Diane Schroeder, Beth Titterington
The 2009 Annual Membership Meeting was broadcast live on the web on April 4th, 2009 from the SAA office in Boulder, Colorado. It features the new teacher development video “A Suzuki Teacher’s Pledge”, a tour of the SAA office, and… Read more ▶
Annual Meeting
April 4, 2009
The live broadcast will begin today at 3:30 pm Pacific time (4:30 Mountain, 5:30 Central, 6:30 Eastern). Check back then for the link to the Annual Meeting video. Read more ▶
Suzuki Flute students perform with Denver Pops Orchestra
March 17, 2009 by Elizabeth Cain Nelms
Thirty-one flute students from five studios in the Denver area performed on the February 7, 2009 program with Denver Pops Orchestra. Accompanied by the orchestra, the students performed two J.S. Bach Minuets, #15 G major from Suzuki Flute Book 1… Read more ▶
Suzuki News #7: Virtual Retreat, Conference 2010, Violin Revisions Update
March 16, 2009
Virtual Leadership Retreat—Register Now!The April Virtual Leadership Retreat is fast approaching. The kick-off event will be the LIVE Annual Meeting video webcast and chat on April 4th at 3:30pm Pacific time, which will be open to all members. Other VLR-only… Read more ▶
2010 SAA Conference
March 16, 2009
May 27-31, 2010 marks the SAA’s 14th Biennial Conference in Minneapolis, MN. Be sure to save the dates for this special event, which will focus upon the theme of TEAMWORK. Stay tuned for audition details for expanded chamber music participation… Read more ▶
Book Discussion for the VLR
March 16, 2009
The book Talent Is Overrated by Geoff Colvin will be discussed during the Virtual Leadership Retreat. There is a review of the book in the latest issue of the ASJ on page 31. Read the book in preparation for the… Read more ▶
Some Thoughts on the VLR
March 16, 2009 by Kelly Williamson
I am really looking forward to the Virtual Leadership Retreat, and hope that many of my colleagues will participate. Given the high costs of traveling to conferences, the possibility of using technology in this way is a real boost to… Read more ▶
ASJ Volume 37.2
March 13, 2009
The American Suzuki Journal volume 37.2 is now being mailed to current SAA members. Look for it in your mail soon! Features include: Butterfly Dust by Diane Worthey Matsumoto Experience by Heidi Behrenbruch 2009 Summer Institute Listings Many more great articles on teaching and… Read more ▶
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