Alfred Music and The International Suzuki Voice committee are pleased to present Suzuki Voice School Volume One.This publication is the cooperative effort of the International Suzuki Voice Committee together with Dr. Kukkamäki, who have worked on Volume One preparation and proofreading since 2004. It sees the culmination of many years of dedication and support from teachers across the world.”Singing together in many languages is a unique experience and allows so much more than music to foster – it crosses cultural divides and brings us together through singing.”
New Recordings for
Suzuki Violin School Volume 4
Coming Spring 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. The new recordings will replace all existing ones associated with the Suzuki Violin School International Editions, Volumes 4–6. Upon release, recordings will be available on CD and via digital download and for teaching and practice purposes within SmartMusic.
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)
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 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)
PIANO Examiner Katarzyna Borowiak
Book 1 Ang Chor Eng (April 19, 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)
The International Suzuki Association is pleased to welcome three new Board members for 2020:
Anke van der Bijl, Netherlands (ESA Representative)
Christophe Bossuat, France (At-Large Director)
Therese Wirakesuma, Indonesia (At-Large Director)
Please read their bio and message to the members in July 2020 ISA Online Journal.
Here is the screen shot from theISA Board of Directors Meeting October 2020 via Zoom – across 23 time zones!
Top Row: Simon Griffiths (PPSA), Therese Wirakesuma (ALD), Allen Lieb (CEO)
Middle Row: Christophe Bossuat (ALD), Anke van der Bijl (ESA), Pamela Brasch (SAA)
Bottom Row: Carey Beth Hockett (ALD), Ryugo Hayano (TERI), Lan Ku Chen (ARSA)
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.’
“Given the spread of the COVID-19 infection throughout the world, TERI has decided to cancel the 69th Summer School that was scheduled for July 31~August 3, 2020.
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
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.).
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!
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)
“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.”
The 2017 International Suzuki Association Board Meeting
October 6-8, 2017
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.
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“Where Love is Deep, Much Can be Accomplished” – Dr. Suzuki
Asia Region Suzuki Association 