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We, the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin, are teachers, parents, students, and friends dedicated to supporting each other and spreading the life-enhancing joy of Suzuki music-making. Living primarly in Wisconsin, we support and encourage each other in this joyous journey!
We love the confidence, poise, and self-discipline Suzuki training establishes in our children. Too, we love the deep connections we build with our children and each other in meeting the challenges and sharing the fun of the Suzuki adventure. Explore this site to find more information about membership and events, like our student and teacher retreat weekends. Connect with us by locating an event, a teacher, or sending a message to include on our blog. Lyda Osinga, President Graham Emberton, Vice-president Janse Vincent, Treasurer Kari Gunderson, Secretary |
“Our mission is to provide inspiring, high-quality learning experiences for all three sides of the Suzuki triangle – students, parents, and teachers. We also nurture deeper ties among the Wisconsin Suzuki community.”
How do we accomplish this?
In January, we meet in Madison for a Student Winter Retreat in even-numbered years. In 2020, we were inspired by James Hutchins, Tanya Carey, Suzanne Baker, and Eunjin Lee, and our Wisconsin teachers! Activities included pool parties, pizza parties, and an ice cream social. In odd-numbered years, our teachers take a turn for recharging, inspiration, and new insights with a Suzuki teachers retreat. In 2021, Gregg Goodhart gave us a lot of great ideas on how to practice efficiently and effectively by learning how the brain works.
In July and August each summer, we meet at the American Suzuki Institute for a day of networking, observing, and conducting the business of our association. The Institute is kind enough to give us a free day of observing superb teachers working with our students. A great opportunity to steal some ideas for home joy!
How do we accomplish this?
In January, we meet in Madison for a Student Winter Retreat in even-numbered years. In 2020, we were inspired by James Hutchins, Tanya Carey, Suzanne Baker, and Eunjin Lee, and our Wisconsin teachers! Activities included pool parties, pizza parties, and an ice cream social. In odd-numbered years, our teachers take a turn for recharging, inspiration, and new insights with a Suzuki teachers retreat. In 2021, Gregg Goodhart gave us a lot of great ideas on how to practice efficiently and effectively by learning how the brain works.
In July and August each summer, we meet at the American Suzuki Institute for a day of networking, observing, and conducting the business of our association. The Institute is kind enough to give us a free day of observing superb teachers working with our students. A great opportunity to steal some ideas for home joy!
Sensei Leadership Award
We honor Suzuki Association of Wisconsin members who have greatly contributed to our community. At the 2022 Winter Student Retreat, we honored Patty Ladpli with this award. Thank you for all you've given to our community, Patty!
We honor Suzuki Association of Wisconsin members who have greatly contributed to our community. At the 2022 Winter Student Retreat, we honored Patty Ladpli with this award. Thank you for all you've given to our community, Patty!
2008--Everett and Santha Goodwin
2010--Pat D'Ercole
2012--David Smith
2014--Jenny Burton
2016--Carol Waldvogel
2018--Celestine Fitzgerald
2018--Janelle Severson
2020--Ann Marie Novak
2022--Patty Ladpli
2010--Pat D'Ercole
2012--David Smith
2014--Jenny Burton
2016--Carol Waldvogel
2018--Celestine Fitzgerald
2018--Janelle Severson
2020--Ann Marie Novak
2022--Patty Ladpli
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See you IN January 2024 for our Student retreat!
One of the best parts of January in Wisconsin?
Our delightful, heartwarming, Suzuki Winter Retreat
Our delightful, heartwarming, Suzuki Winter Retreat
- A luxurious hotel mini-institute at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton, Wisconsin.
- Great fun and great ideas from TERRY DURBIN and our other guest clinicians.
- Swim parties, dessert party, PIZZA, and lectures for teachers and parents, inspiration for everyone.
Teachers, join us at the Retreat!
WE ARE OFFICIALLY AN SAA CHAPTER AFFILIATE!
At the 2018 Biennial Suzuki Conference, the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin became the newest Chapter Affiliate! Thank you to Gretchen Rebar, Janelle Severson, and to the other wonderful SAW members who worked so hard to make this dream a reality!
Go Team Wisconsin!
At the 2018 Biennial Suzuki Conference, the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin became the newest Chapter Affiliate! Thank you to Gretchen Rebar, Janelle Severson, and to the other wonderful SAW members who worked so hard to make this dream a reality!
Go Team Wisconsin!
Shinichi Suzuki 1898-1998
"When love is deep. Much can be accomplished." Shinichi Suzuki
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