Island Strings

Teaching Suzuki Music for 40 Years

March 8, 2016
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Sue Baer now teaching with Island Strings

Susan Baer is a freelance violinist and violin teacher residing in Greenbank, WA. In her four decades of experience with the Suzuki method, Susan has run a thriving private studio, co-founded a Suzuki school, organized workshops, taught in a long-term training program, and served on the board of directors of her local foundation. Susan is in high demand as a Suzuki clinician and registered Suzuki Association of the Americas violin teacher trainer. She has served as area coordinator for six SAA conferences, has been published in the SAA journal, and has served two terms on the SAA Board of Directors. Dr. Baer holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree, a Master of Music degree in violin performance, and a PhD in Fine Arts.

 

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September 4, 2014
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Every child can learn musical ability — come to “Every Child Can” and see how

Every Child Can! presented by Dr. Susan Baer is coming to Whidbey Island.

Dr. Baer presents Every Child Can! at Suzuki institutes nationwide.

The typical cost is $95. But for this class only, admission is just $30.00.

The date: Saturday, September 20, 10:00-1:00 and 2:00-5:00.

The place: Whidbey Evangelical Free Church, 874 Plantation Dr, Greenbank, WA 98253.

Watch the video, and see why we’re so enthused about this rare opportunity.

Every Child Can, presented by Dr. Susan Baer

August 19, 2014
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September 20: Every Child Can! with Dr. Susan Baer

 

 

 

Every Child Can! is a one day introductory course on the Suzuki philosophy and its application to education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas Teacher Development Program.  

Audience

ECC! is required for all new Suzuki teachers, but open to non-teachers, prospective teachers, parents, administrators and all others interested in learning about Suzuki approach to education. It is not instrument-specific. Experienced Suzuki teachers are also encouraged to participate for renewed inspiration and review. 

Class Size

Maximum number of participants per class is 30. 

Qualifications to Participate

High school graduation completed or within 6 months of graduation, plus age 17 or older. There are no instrument proficiency requirements and no audition is required. There is no auditor status for this course. 

Logistics

When: Saturday, September 20, 2014, 10:00-1:00 and 2:00-5:00

Where: Whidbey Evangelical Free Church, 874 Plantation Dr, Greenbank, WA 98253

Lunch: Please bring a dish to share. Drinks and utensils provided.

Fee: $30. The fee suggested by the SAA is $95. However, because Island Strings is dedicated to promoting the Suzuki philosophy and excellent music education in our community, we are underwriting the cost of this workshop. If you would like to make an additional contribution to Island Strings, we would be most grateful. 

Registration

Registration is on a first-come basis and will close Tuesday, September 9. Please register as soon as possible by emailing the following information to donandsue.turner@ttu.edu: name, mailing address, email address, phone number. You may pay with cash or check (made payable to Island Strings) when you arrive. 

*Dr. Susan Baer is a free-lance violinist and violin teacher who currently divides her time between Lubbock, Texas, and Whidbey Island, Washington. Susan is in high demand as a Suzuki clinician throughout the world, and is a registered Suzuki Association of the Americas violin teacher trainer. In her forty years of experience with the Suzuki method, Susan has run a thriving private studio, co-founded a Suzuki school, organized workshops, taught in a long-term teacher training program, served as area coordinator for four SAA conferences, and served on the Board of Directors of her local foundation.  She publishes frequently in the SAA journal, and currently serves on the SAA Board of Directors. Dr. Baer holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree, a Master of Music degree in violin performance, and a Ph.D. in Fine Arts.