SAU Parent Convention 2017
Join teachers and parents from the Suzuki Association of Utah for a day of inspiration and motivation especially for Suzuki Parents, featuring Ed Sprunger, SAA Teacher Trainer and author of "Helping Parents Practice" and "Building Violin Skills." Don't miss it!
Saturday, February 25th, 2017
8:00 am-4:00 pm:
SAU Teacher and Parent Convention
8:30 am: Registration opens, light breakfast served
8:30 am: Instrument Meetings
9:00 am: Classes for Teachers and Parents
- PreTwinkle Techniques: Ed Sprunger
- Creating a Practice Plan: Brittany Gardner
- Teaching Form Using Suzuki Pieces: Nicole Brady
- Using Technology in the Studio: Brecklyn Ferrin, Colin Mitchell, Nancy Wood
10:00 am: Keynote address for Teachers and Parents by Ed Sprunger
11:00 am: Classes for Teachers and Parents
- Building Your Village as Suzuki Teacher and a Suzuki Parent: Brittany Gardner and Stacy Smith
- Parent Lecture: Ed Sprunger
- Suzuki Piano Masterclass: Cleo Brimhall
- Introduction to Suzuki Voice: Debby Smith
12:00 pm: Lunch for all participants, included in registration
1:00 pm: Classes for Teacher and Parents
- Parent Lecture: Ed Sprunger
- The Business of Running a Suzuki Studio: Asheley Watabe
- Suzuki Piano Masterclass: Cleo Brimhall
- Viola for Violinists: Megan Mason
2:00 pm: Classes for Teachers and Parents
- Q&A with Ed Sprunger
- Beginning with the End in MInd: Nicole Brady
- Organization for Parents: Mary Wood
- Note Reading for Suzuki Students: Denise Willey
3:00 pm: Classes for Teachers and Parents
- Organization for Suzuki Teachers: Mary Wood
- Student Age and Ability Level: MiKelle DeMille