Suzuki News

February 8, 2006

Great news! TEIGIT has just added long term care insurance through John Hancock. Insurance for members is found under services > membership. Please contact the companies for policy info and enrollment with your member number. Read more ▶

February 5, 2006

Chris Hayakawa, Suzuki cello teacher in Wayne, PA, passed away on January 25, 2006. Chris taught Suzuki cello privately in the Philadelphia area and was a respected teacher and a beloved friend to all who knew her. She was a… Read more ▶

February 1, 2006 by Robin Erickson

Frequently in our lives, we plant a seed not knowing if or how it will grow, hoping for bounty and beauty. We do what we know to nurture its growth, but must leave much to chance and contingency, and wait… Read more ▶

February 1, 2006 by Caroline Fraser

November 12 and 13, 2005 The Suzuki Association of Peru is committed to spreading the Suzuki philosophy throughout the country, including those regions where people are geographically and economically disadvantaged. Our Association sponsors two national workshops during the year, in addition… Read more ▶

February 1, 2006 by Tanya Carey

7th-18th October, 2005 28 Cello Teachers in Argentina! The first Suzuki cello teacher training course in Argentina was held in Buenos Aires from October 10-16 in beautiful spring weather. Twenty-seven cellists were enrolled: 25 in Book 1 and two in Book 9.… Read more ▶

February 1, 2006

June 20th-July 5th, 2005 Dilva Sanchez, Vice President, Suzuki Association of Colombia writes: The VII Suzuki Festival of Colombia ended and, as happens every year, we are left feeling satisfied after seeing new teachers taking courses and new students participating in the… Read more ▶

February 1, 2006

Magali Pinto, President of the Suzuki Association of Santa Cruz writes: We are profoundly thankful for the unselfishness, which the students, families and Pat D’Ercole demonstrated through the fund raising project to benefit the Suzuki Association of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. This… Read more ▶

January 29, 2006

Gwen Runyon, a Suzuki violin teacher, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2006. In honor of Gwen Runyon, a scholarship fund to benefit young music students has been established at Young Musicians, Inc. P.O. Box 2407, Keller, TX 76244. Please… Read more ▶

January 18, 2006

Philosophy The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Suzuki in the Schools Committee recommends and encourages the utilization of the following aspects of the Suzuki method and philosophy for any elementary or secondary, public or private school program wishing to incorporate Suzuki… Read more ▶

January 16, 2006

For institute and training information, please see the teachers’ institute search and parents’ (students) institute search. If attending for training, please see the teacher training section of our website for background and audition info. Recent Program Changes Santa Fe Suzuki Institute has… Read more ▶

January 16, 2006

SAA Board of Directors Meeting Homewood Suites, Boulder, CO January 13-15, 2006 Present: Pam Brasch, Teri Einfeldt, Christie Felsing, Beth Goldstein-McKee, Dave Madsen, Dee Martz, Carrie Reuning-Hummel, Paul Salerni, Betty Wahlig, Carol Waldvogel The meeting was called to order on Friday January 13… Read more ▶

December 20, 2005

Seven current students, two alumni, and two parents participated in the Voices for Hospices world-wide concert event on October 8th. Kelly Williamson’s studio contributed the Doppler Andante for two flutes and piano, a movement from a concerto for five flutes… Read more ▶

December 15, 2005

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November 22, 2005

Celebrating Excellence 2005 features musicians who began their careers as Suzuki students. Our thanks to these gracious and talented performers who were willing to share their artistry with Suzuki supporters and friends. What an inspiring tribute to the legacy Dr.… Read more ▶

November 14, 2005

We’re excited to be able to offer a premium gift with this year’s Annual Fund Campaign! Donors of $75 or more will receive Celebrating Excellence, a very special CD of outstanding musical performances. The CD was created for the… Read more ▶

November 1, 2005 by Kathleen Spring

One of the benefits of being a teacher of young children is having a good reason to indulge in a weakness for attractive children’s books. The waiting students need books to look at and/or read, right? Of course being a… Read more ▶

November 1, 2005 by Kaitlin Phelan

This is a great book whether music interests you or not. It revolves around the story of two girls who are very different in time, personality and some of their interests. What they have in common is their passion for… Read more ▶

October 25, 2005

Suzuki teachers, students and parents throughout the Americas reached out to those affected by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Thank you to everyone who contributed donations to the Suzuki Hurricane Relief Fund by holding Practice-A-Thons and Benefit Concerts.… Read more ▶

October 25, 2005

Ready, set…play! The SAA Conference, “Always with Excellence,” May 26-29, 2006 in Minneapolis promises to capture the best the Suzuki community has to offer—featuring highly regarded master clinicians, International Ensembles Concert, Suzuki Youth Orchestra of the Americas, Parent Day sessions,… Read more ▶

October 25, 2005

Jerilee Taverniti Kechley, Suzuki flute teacher, died on Monday, August 23, 2005 in Williamstown, MA at the age of 56 from breast cancer. Her influence was wide spread and includes all the friends she made in her travels, the teachers… Read more ▶