Suzuki Association of the Greater Washington Area

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  Mark your calendars!

Strings Institute (GWSI) ~ June 2009.
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Piano Institute (GWSPI) ~ June 2009.
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Flute Institute (GWSFI) ~ July 2009.
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String Festival Workshop Schedule ~ 16 May 2010
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SAGWA is a volunteer organization devoted to improving children’s lives through music education. Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for the untapped possibilities of children through promoting the understanding and use of the music teaching approach and educational philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki for the greater happiness of all children.

If you are new to SAGWA, welcome! All SAGWA sponsored events require that you are a current member. SAGWA sponsors musical events throughout the year, contributes scholarship support for deserving students, and provides a forum for parents and teachers to share ideas and learn from each other's experiences. Join or Renew your membership today.


40th String Festival Information - April 24th and 25th, 2010

The 40th Annual SAGWA String Festival will be held at the Bullis School in Potomac, MD and the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD on April 24th and 25th, 2010. We anticipate more than five hundred violin and cello students ages 4 to 17 to participate in the Festival weekend.

More Festival details will be available throughout the year and online registration will be available early in 2010.

Upcoming Events

SAGWA sponsored events as well as events of interest to the DC musical community can be found in our Upcoming Events and About Town sections. These links are also at the top of this page.