ARSA would like to express our heartfelt condolences
to mrs suzuki’s family and teri.
Obituary of Ms. Hiroko Suzuki
Ms. Hiroko Suzuki, former president of TERI, passed away on August 13, 2021. She was 80 years old.
She is a niece of Dr. Shin’ichi Suzuki, the founder of Suzuki Method, and she grew up listening to Schubert’s “Unfinished” at the suggestion of Dr. Suzuki.
She graduated from Toho Gakuen School of Music with honors and has been a TERI violin and viola teacher since she was a student.She served as the 4th President of TERI from 2013 to 2016 and has been the Honorary President of ISA from 2020.
She had been ill for several months and had been recuperating at home. She passed away peacefully at 9:00 a.m. on the 13th, attended by her son, Shigeru Ishikawa, her daughter, Sakiko Ishikawa (a piano teacher at TERI), and other family members.
The family wishes to hold a farewell party when the corona pandemic has settled down.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Ms. Suzuki for her contribution to the Suzuki Method over the years, and we pray for the repose of her soul.Ryugo Hayano, TERI president
The 70th Suzuki Method Summer School Commemorative
Saturday, July 31, 2021
“Student Concert” at 13:00 – 15:00 (Japan Standard Time)
FREE (No registration required) Click here for further info
“Special Instructors Concert” at 19:00 (Japan Standard Time)
(¥500 online ticket required) Click here for further info
Korea Suzuki Association
The board of the International Suzuki Association ( ISA) and the board of Asia Region Suzuki Association (ARSA) have approved the application of Korea Suzuki Association ( KSA) to participate as a full country member of ARSA. The sub-license agreement was signed by all parties in March 2021. Welcome KSA!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
ARSA Examinations Passed May 18, 2019- January 11, 2020
CELLO Examiner Bai Chi Chen
Book 1 Neeranuch Pothipattananont (6 July 2019)
Book 2 Tapalin Charoensook (6 July 2019)
GUITAR Examiner Zeah Riordan
Book 1 David Alexander K. Cheng (July 7, 2019), Low Kim Pin (July 7, 2019), Gabriel Ramos (July 7, 2019)
Book 2 Phil C. Valdez (July 7, 2019)
PIANO Examiner Carmencita Arambulo
Book 1 Ang Chor Eng (April 19, 2019), Barbara Irene Gavas Bennett (October 21, 2019), Han Soo Yeon (October 21, 2019), Hui Phoebe Yan Ting (October 21, 2019), Banchinda Laothai (October 21, 2019), Miracle Ramano (October 21, 2019)
Book 2 Wu Yi (July 21, 2019), Xu Jie (July 21, 2019)
Book 3 Li Linzhong (November 21, 2019)
VIOLIN Examiner Dr. Lan Ku Chen
Book 1 Shirley Loo Shu Ting (May 18, 2019), Liu, Ya-Chih (June 9, 2019), Chen Qian (August 22, 2019)), Su Huaking (August 22, 2019), Maya Monika (Nov. 19, 2019), Andre Loong (Nov. 10, 2019)
Book 2 Calvin Lee Chee Keong (May 18, 2019), Kang Ting Ting (July 11, 2019), Frida Effrien (Nov. 19, 2019), Mellody Arben (January 11, 2020),
Book 3 Una Lauw (May 18, 2019), Lim Xiao Teng Mae (May 18, 2019), Toh, Yuan- Lu (June 9, 2019), Praewa Saithai (August 5, 2019), Stephanie Hosea (Nov. 19, 2019), Therese Wirakesuma (Nov. 19, 2019), Maulida Isnaini (Nov. 19, 2019), Elizabeth Ongko (Nov. 19, 2019), Suprapto Wiro Utomo (January 11, 2020)
Book 4 Kamolmas Charoensook (August 5, 2019), Kamolporn Byagghateja (August 5, 2019), Therese Wirakesuma (January 11, 2020)
A Consensus Statement Concerning Online Teacher-Training from the ISA Board of Directors – October 2020
‘In-person, individual approaches to training and mentoring teachers are foundational to the Suzuki Method and are an essential component in Suzuki Teacher Development.In current circumstances, ISA supports virtual teacher training as a temporary solution for maintaining teaching programs in the regions.Technology is a powerful tool but cannot replace the essential elements of human connection and live interaction.’
Link to Alfred Publishing
The 69th Summer School TERI
We know that some participants have already made plans to attend and we are very sorry for the inconveniences this will cause. “
Alfred Music Releases New Suzuki Violin Recordings by Hilary Hahn
Photo Credit: Dana van Leeuwe
The 68th Summer School Website is now online
We would like to inform you that the 2019 Summer School website for
participants from abroad is now available.
http://summer.suzukimethod.or.jp/en_index.html
Non-TERI members are able to register for the Summer School through the Tobu
Top Tours Registration Website.
A link to the Registration Website will appear on the above website.
The registration period is from 10:00 JST on May 10 (Fri.) to 17:00 JST on
May 27 (Mon.).
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Congratulation to following teachers who successfully passed the ARSA Teacher Certification Examination
Thailand Association for Talent Education
(ARSA Violin Teacher Exam/ 23rd December 2018)
Book 3:
Kamolmas Charoensook, Kamolporn Byagghateja, Omporm Kowintha,
Punyawas Manomaiphibul
Book 2:
Varissara Tanakom, Praewa Saithai
Taiwan Talent Education Association/
Fujian Music Talent Education Association
(ARSA Violin Teacher Exam/ 9th January 2019)
Book 1:
Lin Yi 林旖, Lin Yenshan 林燕珊, Chen Chen 陳琛 , Liao Yuze廖雨澤
Zhao Yujie 趙鈺杰
Philippines Suzuki Association
(ARSA Violin Teacher Exam/ 8th March 2019)
Book 4:
Anna Janine Samaniego, Area Jean S. Apalat, Amber Loraine O. Murillo,
John Jerry M. Ginon, John L. Frias
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ISA JOURNAL ARCHIVE NOW VIEWABLE ON WEBSITE: http://internationalsuzuki.org/journal.htm
All previously published print copies of the ISA Journal, dating from 1990 – 2004, are now online. Enjoy reading though articles from the past, many of which were written by Dr. Suzuki on Talent Education philosophy and pedagogy. Share your favorite articles with fellow teachers and with families in your studio. Gain new insights or refresh your thinking on Talent Education and its principles.
The ISA thanks Pam Brasch, Jackie Corina, Jason Hardgrave, Susan Kempter and Aaron Van Heyningen for their assistance on this project.
Look for a new ISA Journal to be posted online during Spring 2019!
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Congratulation to following teachers who successfully passed the ARSA Teacher Certification Examination
Thailand Association for Talent Education
(ARSA Cello Teacher Exam / 27th July 2018)
Book1: Tapalin Charoensook (TATE), Vivi Jingaa (SMAI)
Taiwan Talent Education Association
(ARSA Violin Teacher Exam/ 18th August 2018)
Book1: Chen Yong Hui、Chen Yuemin、Huang Xinyan、Kang Tingting、Wan Xinyue、Wu Wei、Xu Shanshan (FMTEA)
Thailand Association for Talent Education
(ARSA Violin Teacher Exam / 1st September 2018)
Book 1: Karuna Boonyuen (TATE)
Book 2: Kamolmas Charoensook 、Kamolporn Byagghateja、 Punyawas Manomaiphibul (TATE)、
Chen Kein Wooi (TEGM)、Lee Su-Wyn, Annette、Mae Lim (STEAS)
Book 3: Polyiam Palitponganpim (TATE)
Thailand Association for Talent Education
(ARSA Piano Teacher Exam / 28th September 2018)
Book1: Vorarat Wattanasombat (TATE)
Taiwan Talent Education Association
(ARSA Violin Teacher Exam/ 16th September 2018)
Book 2 : Chen Yong Hui、Fang Jian、He Run Ze、
Qiaoxi Zhang (FMTEA)
Suzuki Music Association of Indonesia
(ARSA Violin Teacher Exam / 15th November 2018)
Book 1: Aster lstya Nurati、Mellady Arben (SMAI)
Book 2: Stephanie Hosea (SMAI)
Suzuki Music Association of Indonesia
(ARSA Violin Teacher Exam / 20th November 2018)
Book 2: Elizabeth Suryani Ongko、Suprato Wiro Utomo (SMAI)
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2nd International Suzuki Teacher Trainers Convention SPAIN
From 11 October to 13 October 2019 at Hotel Silken Puerta Madrid, Juan Rizi Street, 5. 28027. Madrid | Back to Events
Globalisation and Teacher Training in the 21st Century
https://europeansuzuki.org/events/view/2019-10-11-2nd-int-tt-convention-spain
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ISA News Release: Suzuki Official Website in China
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ISA announcement of the Asia Region Suzuki Association (ARSA) as the official umbrella Association for the Asia Region.
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Alfred Music Announcement:
“We take the allegations of sexual misconduct that have been made against violinist William Preucil, Jr. extremely seriously, and we are dismayed at the findings of the investigation conducted on behalf of the Cleveland Orchestra. To that end, we will work closely with the International Suzuki Association and will replace our current Suzuki Violin School recordings with new recordings as soon as possible.”
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July Alfred Music Product Update News
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ISA PRESS RELEASE- June 2018
http://internationalsuzuki.org/news.htm
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“Where Love is Deep, Much Can be Accomplished” – Dr. Suzuki
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Congratulation to following teachers who successfully passed the ARSA Teacher Certification Examination: 
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April 30, 2018
TERI 67th Summer School
registration period: May 15-31, 2018.
http://summer.suzukimethod.or.jp/en_index.html
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Asia Region Suzuki Conference, Manila, Philippine, July 1-5, 2018,
Please visit conference official website
http://asiasuzukiconference2018.com
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ARSA Teacher Certification Examination Announcement :
December 12, 2017
Congratulation to following teachers who successfully passed the ARSA Teacher Certification Examination-Violin (2017):
1. Suzuki Music Association of Indonesia (SMAI):
Book 1: Therese Wirakesuma, Stephanie Hosea, Hartanti Irwanto, Maulida Nur Isnaini,
Edith Rahardja, Ziporrah Alexandria Telaumganua
Book 2: Therese Wirakesuma, Maulida Nur Isnaini
2. Suzuki Talent Education Association Singapore (STEAS):
Book 1: Una Lauw, Jayne Lee, Mae Lim
3. Fujian Province Music Talent Education Association, China (FPMTEA)
Book 1: Qiaoxi Zhang, Yu Yang, He Renze, Fan Jian
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The 2017 International Suzuki Association Board Meeting
The 2017 International Suzuki Association Board Meeting was held in Auckland, New Zealand. The official signing of the sub-license of the four Country Associations of Asia Region Suzuki Association (ARSA) by ISA, namely Philippine Suzuki Association (PSA), Taiwan Talent Education Association (TTEA), Suzuki Music Association of Indonesia (SMAI), and Suzuki Talent Education Association of Singapore (STEAS).
Photo: (Left to Right)
Lan Ku Chen, ARSA Representative ; Martin Rüttimann, ESA Representative, Chairperson; Allen Lieb, Jr. CEO; Pasquale Razzano, Member-at-Large.
ISA Board of Directors, 2017-18
Left to right: Prof. Ryugo Hayano,TERI Representative; Carey Beth Hockett, Member-at-Large; Koji Toyoda, President (Ex-Officio); Pam Brasch, SAA Representative, Treasurer; Simon Griffiths, PPSA Representative, Secretary; Martin Rüttimann, ESA Representative, Chairperson; Pasquale Razzano, Member-at-Large; Allen Lieb, Jr. CEO; Dr. Lan Ku Chen, ARSA Representative; Missing: Hiroko Driver Lipman, Member-at-Large.
Asia Region Suzuki Association 