General Information about the
Committee and its Members
The International Suzuki Guitar
Committee is an internationally represented body created
and approved by Dr. Suzuki in May of 1986 and licensed
by the International Suzuki Association.
The committee adheres to the guidelines set forth in the
official "Policies for ISA Instrument Committees"
adopted by the ISA Board of Directors on September 11,
1999.
Our Mission Statement
"To develop a globally recognized
approach to the guitar by adhering to the basic tenants
and vision of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki so that children,
families and teachers everywhere benefit and, in so
doing, realize a better world."
The current committee is comprised of
representatives of three recognized regional bodies.
They are: Frank Longay, SAA; Harald Söderberg, ESA; Zeah
Riordan, PPSA. It is a great honor to be a part of Dr.
Suzuki's great legacy. We are pleased that the guitar
continues to assume its role in bringing quality music
education to the world. It is our hope that our efforts
will make a valuable contribution to children and
families, enabling a better life for generations to
come.
Accomplishments
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Developed standardized teaching
points for the repertoire
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Developed a Code of Practice
for Suzuki Guitar teachers
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Commitment to continue to upgrade
guitar page on ISA website
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Finalized a satisfactory
recording of Vivaldi concerto with the subsequent
release of the Book 7 recording (The recording of
Book 7 will be available by February, 2008)
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Release of Book 8 (Books 1
through 8 are now published and available)
World Convention in Turin in April,
2006
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Participation of 120 guitar
students from Europe, USA, Australia in books levels
ranging from 1 through 7
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A face to face meeting of
committee members at 14th World Convention in April
of 2006
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General discussions took place
between guitar teachers from Europe, USA and
Australia
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Sharing and collaboration in
teaching of classes
Ongoing
Repeated trips of to Australia enable
SAA representatives and teachers of PPSA to continue to
share professional training developments in the upper
levels of the Suzuki Guitar School™ .
Future plans include
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Submission of Book 9 of the
Suzuki Guitar School™ for publication in January
2008
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Recording and release of Books 8
and 9 CDs including the selection of recording
artists
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Edit, revise and re–record Books
1 through 4
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Plans are also set for the first
ever “International Suzuki Guitar Festival” to be
held in Santa Clara, California, USA, July 7–12,
2008
Publications
Trained Suzuki teachers may receive
the currently approved method Book 9 until final
publication.
Published recordings of the
literature of Books 7, 8 and 9 are not available at this
time. Please contact Judi Bagnato of Alfred Publishing
Co., until they are published, at 864–277–0864.
Previously published books (Vols.
1–8) and recordings (Vols. 1–6) are available at local
music stores or by calling Alfred Publishing Co. at
1–800–6ALFRED or you can do so on the website –
www.alfred.com
Regional Committee members
European Suzuki Association
Elio Galvagno
Harald Söderberg
Raimo Päiväläinen
Nuria Cervantes
Pan–Pacific Suzuki Association
Zeah Riordan
Robert Turton
Marcus Bussey
Jane Darcey
Joanne Wood
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Andrea Cannon
Seth Himmelhoch
William Kossler
Andy LaFreniere
Frank Longay
David Madsen
Suggestions?
The members of the International Suzuki Guitar Committee
wish to express our deepest appreciation to those who
contribute to this very special effort. Your help
assures that children everywhere will continue to thrive
and benefit as parents and teachers have always dreamed.
The ISGC welcomes comments and suggestions. Please feel
free to contact your regional representative…
Frank Longay, SAA – frank@longay.com
Harald Söderberg, ESA –
harald.soderberg@telia.com
Zeah Riordan, PPSA – zeah@zeahriordan.com
