Suzuki News

July 15, 2022

English, Español, Português, Français English The June Community Gathering event took place on June 23, 2022. Executive Director Angelica Cortez led the event. The previous Community Gathering events centered around members, hearing the views, opinions, and questions from members, and getting acquainted with… Read more ▶

June 15, 2022

English, Español, Português, Français English The fourth Community Gathering event took place on May 26, 2022, during the virtual We Are Suzuki event. Over 90 people registered. Executive Director Angelica Cortez led the event. We experimented with a new simultaneous translation software… Read more ▶

May 21, 2022

Here is the 2022 Minijournal. Read more ▶

May 27, 2022

The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is seeking applications to the Board of Directors from active members. Members are invited to self nominate or nominate members of the greater music education community who might be interested in joining the… Read more ▶

May 23, 2022

Alfred Music, in cooperation with the International Suzuki Association, is pleased to announce the release of new recordings for the Suzuki Violin School Volumes 4-6. Two extraordinary artists, world-renowned violinist Augustine Hadelich, and pianist Kuang-Hao Huang, have… Read more ▶

May 21, 2022

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May 21, 2022

English: The Suzuki Association of the Americas is committed to creating inclusive, diverse, and generative spaces for its members. We are a community made up of members from several countries, many walks of life, and a wide set of perspectives and… Read more ▶

May 21, 2022 by Meredith Connie

This article is part two in a series about memory and music. “We learn it to forget it” is a common mantra among music educators about music performance. Some people believe that performance is about letting what you’ve already learned take… Read more ▶

May 16, 2022

The ISA is thrilled to announce the posting of this original video series, first recorded beginning in 1968. This series is a comprehensive collection of interviews with Dr. Suzuki explaining his ideas on Talent Education, and demonstrating… Read more ▶

April 13, 2022

In Depth Answer: “Who exactly is on the SAA Communications Team?” This is like asking which instrument creates a symphony. Sometimes all the instruments play together, sometimes one section is highlighted, sometimes one instrument solos while the rest play a… Read more ▶

March 28, 2022

Scholarships are designated primarily for unit course trainings (Units 1–10) both online and in person. The application process requires SAA membership, a video performance (as specified in the application), letters of recommendation, and a statement of need. Deadlines for Latin American scholarships are April 1st and October 15th. Read more ▶

March 18, 2022

On March 10, 2022 the SAA held its first Community Gathering event. Over 60 people registered and attended. It was the first time many community members had seen each other’s faces and been in the same virtual space in months,… Read more ▶

March 9, 2022

Guidelines: Original cover design by a Suzuki student between the ages of 4 and 14. Suzuki or music-related subject matter preferred. Please do not send computer-generated artwork. One entry per child. Deadline extended to: April 1, 2022 Send to: SAA Cover Contest;… Read more ▶

March 3, 2022

Welcome! We hope to see you at our monthly Community Gatherings with Executive Director Angelica Cortez: every Fourth Thursday at 9:00a PT, 12:00p ET. Read more ▶

February 24, 2022 by Angelica Cortez

Hello from my first month in office! I am so grateful to have received several messages from our members, welcoming me, and offering insights and hopes for the future of our organization. Over the coming months, there will be more… Read more ▶
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February 23, 2022

The International Suzuki Association, in conjunction with Alfred Music, is pleased to announce the highly anticipated recordings of the Suzuki Violin School, Volumes 4–6 by internationally renowned violinist Augustin Hadelich in collaboration with pianist Kuang-Hao Huang. Read more ▶

February 8, 2022

Use the link below to access this new resource list of repertoire gathered and collated by the ISA Violin Committee. Many thanks to the viola teachers around the globe that assisted in this project. Suggested Supplementary Viola Repertoire List Books 6, 7, 8, 9 Read more ▶

January 31, 2022

The ISA notes with sadness the passing of Lorraine Fink, renowned SAA Suzuki pedagogue and one of the first Suzuki violin teachers in the United Sates. Her lifetime’s dedication to the Suzuki Method began with her initial training under Dr.… Read more ▶

January 21, 2022

With the start of the new SAA Executive Director Angelica Cortez on January 31, we’re excited to also announce the new SAA Communications Team! Certainty and fairness are the leading values of the team which consists of the Executive Director, the… Read more ▶

January 12, 2022

The SAA Board is united in its support for Executive Director Angelica Cortez, and is excited for what the future holds. The Board continues to operate in compliance with all SAA policies and bylaws, and to serve the SAA… Read more ▶