Barbara Schneiderman, pianist, and nationally acclaimed author, lecturer and teacher who brought music into the lives of hundreds of grateful young students and their families died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at her home in Del Mar, California. She was 73. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
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In Memoriam: Barbara Schneiderman
In Remembrance: Julian Leviton
Julian Leviton, 89, resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully in his home Tuesday morning. He is survived by his son Lawrence Leviton, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, daughter, Barbara Leviton of Albuquerque, her husband, Kenneth Hodder, and their son Sam Hodder.
Listen to Mr. Leviton and Dr. Suzuki performing Prelude and Berceuse.
In Memoriam: Lynn Sengstack
Lynn Sengstack, educational music industry leader and well-known equestrian, died in her Ottsville, PA home on Sunday, December 9, 2007 of colon cancer. She was 53. She was well-loved and will be missed very much. Read more of In Memoriam: Lynn Sengstack »
In Remembrance: Lynn Baughman
Lynn Baughman, a long-time SAA member and Teacher Trainer, died unexpectedly on April 25th while on a trip to Italy. A memorial mass with family and friends was held at St. Benedict Church on May 7th in Duluth, Georgia. She was highly regarded, not only as a wonderful teacher, but also as an outstanding mentor of students at every level of ability.
Remembering a Beloved Suzuki Teacher
With great sadness we have learned that Yuko Honda passed away April 9 at home in Bellevue, WA. She was with family and friends, and her passing was peaceful. Yuko Honda was known by Suzuki teachers, families and friends throughout the world.
In Remembrance: Rudolph Hazucha
Rudolph “Rudy” Albin Hazucha, 63, accomplished musician, teacher, avid golfer and great humorist passed away peacefully Friday, April 14, 2006. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Nov. 19, 1942, he was a son of Albin Hazucha of Columbus, Ohio, and the late Margaret Ploscik Hazucha.
In Memoriam: Christina Hayakawa
Chris Hayakawa, Suzuki cello teacher in Wayne, PA, passed away on January 25, 2006. Chris taught Suzuki cello privately in the Philadelphia area and was a respected teacher and a beloved friend to all who knew her. She was a lifetime member of the SAA and dedicated to continuing Suzuki education.
More Than a Teacher: A Tribute to Gwen Runyon
Gwen Runyon, a Suzuki violin teacher, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2006. In honor of Gwen Runyon, a scholarship fund to benefit young music students has been established at Young Musicians, Inc. P.O. Box 2407, Keller, TX 76244. Please make checks payable to “Gwen Runyon Memorial Music Scholarship Fund”. If you have any questions, please contact www.ymonline.com or call 800-826-8648.
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In Memoriam—Two Beloved Suzuki Teachers
Jerilee Taverniti Kechley, Suzuki flute teacher, died on Monday, August 23, 2005 in Williamstown, MA at the age of 56 from breast cancer. Her influence was wide spread and includes all the friends she made in her travels, the teachers she encouraged and trained in Suzuki method and philosophy—and of course, all her college students, and the little Suzuki flute students, which she often started as preschoolers in her private studio, and their parents. To learn more about her life, visit www.suzukiflutes.com.
Jonathan “Ethan” Tracy Atkinson, Suzuki guitar teacher, died on Saturday, October 8, 2005 in Houston, TX at the age of 46 from pancreatic cancer. He studied with master teachers, William Kossler and Frank Longay, and was asked for his input into the first Suzuki Method Classical Guitar Book. Ethan played the repertoire beautifully and was a shining example for his students. To learn more about Ethan’s life and his memorial service, please click below.
Suzuki World Loses Pioneer Teacher, Anastasia Jempelis
We were saddened at the passing of Anastasia Jempelis, July 7, 2005. Jempelis was a beloved long-time faculty member at the Eastman School of Music and a pioneer of the Suzuki method in the United States.