Recently I was invited by Dr. Jimenez, the Executive Director of OCCTAC to attend a banquette called the 'Spirit of Volunteerism' held at the Disney Land Hotel to... »
OCCTAC News
- Support Us Through Ebay Giving Works September 7, 2010
- Event Alert: Get Your Dancing Shoes Ready! September 7, 2010
SAA
- ECC Grant for September**We are STILL in the running to win a Pepsi Refresh grant of $50,000 to be used for 1,000 partial Every Child Can scholarships.** **We only have a few spots to climb this month to be in the top 10.** We need you all to vote online and text once a day. Instructions below. Think about this: I believe if every US SAA member voted ONLY 5 time between now an […]
- Letter to Students: Cliffs Notes for A Faster BrainDaniel Coyle was a keynote speaker at our 2010 conference. Be on the look out for the next ASJ with conference summations. Here are some of his great tips on training your brain: Daniel Coyle: Letter to Students: Cliffs Notes for A Faster Brain […]
- 2010 Conference Student DVD is here!The 2010 Conference Student DVD is now available online. It includes the SYOA 1 & 2, Flute Performing Ensemble, and Piano Concerto performances. If you pre-ordered a DVD at the conference, it should be on the way to you. If you didn't pre-order, order your copy online! The 2010 Minijournal is now on sale online, featuring: - *Pedagogical Admoni […]
- November is Parent Education MonthSAA will be hosting a special online parent education program in November. More details to pass on to your studio parents will be available in next month's newsletter. […]
Making friends at Day in the Park
We had a successful event last Saturday at Day in the Park. I want to thank everyone that came and played at our booth for the... »
Why talent is overrated, book discusion for Suzuki teachers.
I have seen Mr. Colvin interviewed by Charlie Rose and found it interesting. But much to my surprised I found it listed as a reading... »
Great examples of Musical Leadership
Great examples of Musical Leadership Not even a flood can stop these kids. What a great inspiration these young musicians are. It makes me proud to be from... »
Official Photo with Mayor Kang
Dear Mayor Kang: Thank you again from the Suzuki Violin students at TEC and SASS. We very much appreciate having the opportunity to play for the... »
TEC and SASS Violin Student Play for Irvine Global Village Festival
This last Saturday from 10-6, on Oct. 3 a number of violin students from both Talent Education Center and Santa Ana Suzuki Strings participated in... »
TEC and SASS Violin Students play for Irvine City Council Meeting
For most students it was the first day of school but for TEC Suzuki Students and their friends from SASS at OCCTAC, it was the... »
A bow hold that challenges us all
When I first saw this young man play I thought. Here is a child missing fingers looking for an instrument to make music on, that could... »
Pandora gets violin music on line
Finally Classical Music can get a melody in edge wise on line. Finally Classical music can get a note in edge wise on the net. Here's... »
Chamber Arts Festival 2009
Our friends from Musishare during their Chamber Arts Festival this summer rehearsing for a recital at UCI, coming up Saturday evening Saturday, 25 July 2009... »
The Music Instinct on PBS
Along with Bobby McFerrin and David Levitin the author of This is Your Brain on Music. The site has many articles, interviews, videos and educational... »
NOVA Musical Minds
Whether you are thinking about starting musical instruction or you just enjoy music the book, Musicophilia by renown neurologist Oliver Sacks is a fascinating read. It is... »
NOVA on Musical Brains
NOVA | NOVA Short | Inside Oliver Sacks's Brain | PBS If you are thinking about starting your child in music instruction this Nova series is... »
Ray Chen Bio
A little more personal information about Ray Chen. What a wonderful role model for Suzuki Students around the world. He takes time to honor some... »
Congratulations to Ray Chen
This last month something happened that would have made Dr. Suzuki very happy. A young Suzuki Violin student from Australia just won a very prestigious... »
Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California invites Suzuki Students to concert
I want to thank Dir. Gene Wie and the CYOSC Board for providing free seats to hear the Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California at their performance... »
Prelude Strings Concert, Spring 09′
I was very pleased with this Springs Prelude Strings Concert. Compared to other concerts I have heard them play in the past I thought this... »
Training of a Suzuki Teacher, documented.
Into I was just on my SAA membership profile and noticed that they kindly put all of my Suzuki Teacher Training Experience on an accessible document. ... »
Graduations 09′
International Graduation Every year in March the SMAC/LA regional teachers send in Graduation recordings of students who have mastered an International Book level of playing. In... »
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TEC Suzuki Violin Notes
- Time for Three | On Canvas | PBS Video September 7, 2010
- Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California, Oct 30th September 7, 2010
- Gustavo Dudamel and The Los Angeles Philharmonic: Preview of the Concert | Great Performances | PBS September 7, 2010
- Current Season | Great Performances | PBS September 7, 2010
- Suzuki Violin was a hit at Irvine Global Village Festival September 7, 2010
- Ms Cynthia now has the photos and video from our Visit at the... September 7, 2010
- Registration for Suzuki Festival Due Sept 26th September 7, 2010
- TEC Suzuki Students will play in Irvine Global Village Festival in OCT September 7, 2010
- Suzuki violin students play for Irvine City Council and Mayor... September 7, 2010
- Suzuki violin students play for Irvine City Council September 7, 2010
