DATE CHANGE: Suzuki Orchestras and DYO Concert moved to 1/29

The original concert date was 1/22, with the snow date being 1/29, however due to circumstances beyond our control, we need to use the snow date for the actual concert date.

The Suzuki Association of the Americas presents: Parents as Partners Online!

Presented via the SAA website over the course of six weeks, PPO will feature informative talks on various parent education and Suzuki education topics. The Parents as Partners Online sessions are sure to be informative and inspiring. And they are concise--only 10 to 20 minutes each--just right to fit into your busy lifestyle and accessible anytime, day or night.

Visit this website for more information:
suzukiassociation.org/email/282/

REMINDER: No Julie Murphy Groups, Lessons, or Suzuki orchestras this Saturday 12/11

Julie Murphy will not be at the Music School this Saturday 12/11.

NEW REPERTOIRE LIST PAGE

Please refer to this page for repertoire lists for upcoming events (Harvest Concert, Suzuki Day, etc.)

REGULAR lessons still in session next Mon & Tues. 11/22 & 23!

11/24 is a makeup day--you only have a makeup lesson if your teacher has scheduled one DIRECTLY with you.

Harvest Concert REHEARSAL in ROOM 224!!

NOT in the concert hall Saturday. Concerts are still in the Concert Hall Sunday.

Harvest Concert Reception INFO

1pm Concert:
Flutes--please bring beverages--24 drink boxes or bottled water (nothing requiring cups)
Violas--please bring a healthy/salty snack to share
Cellos--please bring a sweet snack to share

3pm Concert:
Albinoni, Vivaldi, Bach & Mozart--please bring 24 drink boxes or bottled water
Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Kreisler--please bring a sweet snack to share
Corelli, Tchaikovksy, Paganini & Heifetz--please bring a health/salty snack to share

Attention--please scroll down and review Harvest Concert Details!!

Details were posted on an earlier post--please review for the upcoming festivities!

Workshop Opportunity!

Don't miss this!! Internationally renowned violinist Tracy Silverman will be presenting a class at the Wilmington Branch on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 10-11:30am. He will be interacting with students and the audience with his acoustic and 6-string electric violins. This class will appeal to aficionados of all types of music. Tracy is performing at the DuPont Theatre with Jim Brickman later the same day. http://www.tracysilverman.com/
Tracy Silverman is known for jazz violin.

No need to sign up for this workshop--just show up with your instrument. All string players welcome!

Attention Milford Students!

Please pick up your new SA uniform shirts right BEFORE or AFTER the Harvest Concert Dress rehearsal on Saturday 11/20 at the front desk. It's $15 for all returning students. If you're not participating in the Harvest Concert this year, your shirt will be sent down to you, and you may pay the desk in Milford.

*Julie Murphy's students will be handled separately.

ALL SUZUKI STUDENTS--PICK UP NEW SA UNIFORM SHIRTS AT FRONT DESK!!

All new students to the program will receive their shirt free--just tell the front desk you're a new student to us this year.

All returning students will need to pay for their shirt at the front desk ($12 or $15).

NEW "Concert Etiquette and Dress" Page!

Please look over all info on this new page (found at the top) before future concert events :)

New "Slow-down" CD Player info!

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Tascam-CDVT2-Portable-CD-Vocal-Trainer?sku=242039

This CD player slows down your CDS for easier practice at home! This link is also posted permanently under the "instruments and materials" page.

10/17 Solo Recitals REMINDER

Please remember to wear your "Sunday best" clothing for Sunday's recitals. This means skirts/dresses at knee length or longer, dress shoes (no sneakers, sandals or boots), no denim, no T-shirts or sweats. See you all looking and sounding your best on Sunday!

10/17 Solo Recitals

A reminder: Please arrive 15 minutes before your recital time for tuning in the concert hall. Reception items may be dropped off in room 118 beforehand.

Reminder to ALL Suzuki Academy Students: Harvest Concert Details

The Harvest Concert will take place on Sunday, Nov. 21 at the Wilmington Branch. Flutes, violas and celli should arrive at 12:30pm for tuning. Your concert begins at 1pm. Violins should arrive at 2:15pm for tuning--your concert begins at 3pm (Bk 3+ violas will need to stay for the violin concert).

CONCERT DRESS: SA uniform shirt (they will arrive in time for this concert) and black pants or skirt. Skirts must be at LEAST knee length. Students may wear a plain white turtleneck under the uniform shirt if they are cold. NO DENIM. Students must wear DARK/BLACK shoes WITH dark/black socks or tights. NO SNEAKERS, BOOTS or OPEN TOED shoes. Hair must be pulled back and no excessive jewelry please.

The Harvest Concert Dress Rehearsals will take place on Saturday, Nov. 20th at the Wilmington Branch. Attendance is MANDATORY to participate in the concert. Dress rehearsals will take place in room 224. Flutes, violas and celli should arrive at 10:15am for tuning (rehearsal is from 10:30-11:30). Bk 3+ violas will need to stay for the first part of the violin rehearsal. Violins should arrive at 11:30am for tuning (rehearsal is from 12noon-1:30pm)

Attn: Elissa Wagman Group(s)

Group classes for this Saturday 10/16 have been cancelled due to a death in the family.

Attn Late Book 5 Violin Students!

I just wanted to give you a heads up about Book 6 (since some of you will be there soon). There are 2 non-Suzuki pieces that we have added to the Book 6 curriculum: Tempo Di Minuetto by Kreisler and Polish Dance by Severn. You'll all need to purchase the music and recordings of these 2 pieces.

For Tempo, I'd recommend purchasing the sheet music of this piece, and the CD "The Kreisler Album" by Joshua Bell. For Polish Dance, I'd recommend getting the book & CD Volume 4 from Barbara Barber's "Solos for Young Violinists" collection. You'll most likely need other pieces from this collection, so it is a worthwhile investment at this point.

Last Chance for Pre-Suzuki Music and Movement Class Enrollment!

For ages 2-3 yrs old. This class meets Saturdays 11:15am-12pm. A great way to start future Suzuki children off on the right foot!

REMINDER: No Julie Murphy Lessons, Groups or Orchestras this Friday & Saturday!

Kreisler & Heifetz Groups

Harvest Concert INFO

Book 4 Perpetual Motion tempo: 1/4 note=140

Boy Paganini tempo: 1/4 note=120 for beginning section; dotted 1/4=80 for last section

Oct. 17th Recitals Rehearsals!

For those of you performing on the 10/17 recitals, please call the school to schedule a rehearsal with Liliya. Remember these spots come on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up asap! Also, a reminder that you MUST rehearse with the accompanist in order to perform on a recital.

Attn: Cello Students

The link to Jennifer Stomberg's Cello Blog is posted on THIS page, under "Links".

VIOLIN BOOK 4 & 5 STUDENTS

Information to order the CD for "Infant Paganini" and "Boy Paganini" is posted on the page "Instruments & Materials", under the "Additional Materials" section.

REMINDER: Please email your student(s)'s T-shirt sizes to Shelley Schleigh ASAP!!

This is for those parents who were NOT at the Parent Orientation on 9/7. Email address is beardshelley@aol.com. Please specify Adult or Youth size XS,S,M,L or XL.

NO Cheri Astolfi Music & Movement/Theory Classes this Saturday 9/25!

Due to a death in the family.

Viola, Cello, Flute Groups!

We are CANCELLING the piece "Grandfather's Clock" for the Harvest Concert.

Group and Theory Rosters Posted!

Under "Group and Theory Rosters" Page.

Suzuki Orchestras Start This Saturday!

Concert Strings at 1:15pm; Festival Strings at 2:15pm. Both in ROOM 124.

Vivaldi and Bach Group Classes

Please bring your footchart and all lesson materials to group class each week. If you do not have a footchart, please speak with your private teacher about this at your first lesson.

Attention Eric Coyne Theory Classes

Your first-2 theory classes of the year will be spent reviewing past concepts/skills. At the 3rd class, a quiz will be given for placement purposes, to ensure each student is in the appropriate class. Please be sure to bring a pencil and paper, as well as any theory workbooks you may have from past classes.

Eric Coyne Theory Classes--NO Theory 9/18

The makeup for this class will be on Saturday, 6/11.

Delaware Youth Orchestra schedule change!

NEW this year, the Delaware Youth Orchestra will meet on Saturdays from 1:30-3:00 p.m. to make it more convenient for Suzuki students to participate.  Students who have graduated from Level 3 and have been in Festival or Concert Strings for at least one year are eligible to audition for the DYO.  There's no additional cost!   Find complete ensemble details here.

(DYO participation is included in Suzuki Academy tuition.  Students must still participate in weekly group classes.)

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