Jan
25
8:00 AM08:00

Charlotte Metrolina Suzuki Workshop

  • 2304 The Plaza Charlotte, NC, 28205 United States (map)
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Carolina Suzuki Strings (Arts+), Queen City Suzuki Violin and other Charlotte area instructors are collaborating to bring you the Charlotte Metrolina Suzuki Workshop in January 2025! We have amazing guest clinicians lined up and a full day of really fun and exciting sessions! 

REGISTER HERE!

Workshop Highlights:

  • Guest Clinicians: Learn from top-notch Guest Clinicians including Terry Durbin, and Lisa Liske!

  • Improvisation (Creativity Ability Development): Unlock your musical imagination and discover the joy of improvisation.

  • Suzuki Repertoire Classes: Dive into some of our favorite Suzuki pieces, perfecting technique while making beautiful music alongside fellow young musicians in a fun and motivating class with our Guest Clinicians.

  • Strings Pop Jam (Late Book 2+): Jam out by learning a current pop song hitting the charts.

  • STOMP Class (Twinklers – early Book 1): Rhythm and movement activities designed for our beginning learners.

  • Strings in Motion: Healthy Movement for Optimal Performance: A class that will get you moving in a healthy way!

  • Suzuki Parent Conversations: Parents/caregivers can connect, share experiences, and discuss the Suzuki philosophy alongside other parents/caregivers with students at the same level.

  • Final Play-In Concert: Show off your hard work with a celebratory group performance!

Parents/caregivers of students aged 12 and under are expected to attend classes with their students. We understand that this can be challenging with your busy schedules - you can team up with another family that is attending if needed. Students aged 13+ can attend on their own. Lunch is on your own.

Sample Full Day Schedule*

9:00 Strings in Motion: Healthy Movement for Optimal Performance/Suzuki Parent Conversations
10:05 Suzuki Repertoire Class
11:10 Improv (Creative Ability Development)
12:00 Lunch (bring your own)
12:45 Music Mind Games
1:50 Strings Pop Jam (late Book 2+) or STOMP Class (Twinkler-early Book 2)
3:30 Final Play-In Concert

*Timing of classes varies depending on age/level. You’ll receive your exact schedule a day or two before the Workshop via email.

Master Classes are being offered separately on Friday, January 24.

Schedule and Registration Information

WHEN:
Saturday, January 25th
8 am - 5 pm Suzuki Workshop
3:30 p.m. Concert

WHERE:
Arts+ Community Campus
2304 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28205

WORKSHOP FACULTY:

Terry Durbin, Violin Repertoire Classes + Violin Master Classes
Lisa Liske, Cello Repertoire + Master Classes + Creative Ability Development
Heather Atha, Violin + Music Mind Games
Casey Mink, Violin + Strings Pop Jam Class
Kirsten Swanson, Violin/Viola Master Classes + Strings in Motion
Victoria McLaughlin, STOMP Class
Wendy Azrak, Suzuki Parent Conversations
Betsey Sesler, Harp Repertoire + Harp Master Classes

Contact: Marissa Keener
Suzuki Violin, Early Childhood and Alexander Technique Teacher
Suzuki Program Artistic Director, Arts+
Scholarship Chair, North Carolina Suzuki Association Board Member
keenerml@gmail.com
marissakeener.weebly.com

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Jan
4
9:00 AM09:00

Music Mind Games One-Day Workshop

Contact: Heather Atha at queencitysuzukiviolin@gmail.com or 704-756-3133

Sign Up: click here
More Info: click here or visit musicmindgames.com

A quote from a NC Suzuki Teacher who recently took Music Mind Games Unit 1:
“As a youth orchestra conductor and private violin teacher for over 40 years, I have always felt it was important for my Suzuki students to learn music theory so they had the knowledge to read music well. I have tried a variety of games myself but Muisc Mind Games gave me a curriculum with fantastic materials and wonderful fun games for the kids to play. After taking a workshop and then completing Unit 1 training; I now use it regularly in lessons and in group class. It adds variety to my teaching in an educationally appropriate progression of activities and we all have fun.”
- Christina Morton

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Oct
26
2:00 PM14:00

Suzuki Stringfest in Johnson City, Tennessee

You are invited to the 1st Annual “Suzuki Stringfest”

Come join violinists and cellists from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee who all play pieces from the Suzuki repertoire! Similar to the celebration concert held in Tokyo Japan every year, we will play pieces of all levels (from memory). This is a free event!

Tuning and placement will begin at 1:15 pm. Dress will be “sharp casual”. Cellists, please bring your rock stops and chair/ stool if needed.

Teachers are encouraged to come as well!

Contact Kim & Tim Barrett at 423-631-2500 or barrett@academyofstrings.com for the registration link, repertoire lists and more information.

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Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00

NC Suzuki Association Play-In 2024

We hope you can join us for our 2024 Statewide Play-In and workshop! The day will consist of a repertoire class, a supplemental class, and the play-in concert!

Registration is $35, and includes a T-shirt if submitted by August 31st! Repertoire lists (what to practice) will be updated below.

Registration Procedure:
1. If you have a Suzuki Association of the Americas account, log in first at https://suzukiassociation.org/login/. If you are not yet a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA), you will need to create a free account where it says “Student Events” before registering.
2. Complete the form found at https://suzukiassociation.org/event/ncsa-statewide-play-in-and-workshop-2024/
3. Scroll to the very bottom of the page to select a ticket, and go to the next page to pay!
*If you prefer to pay with a check the morning of the Play-In, please email us at ncsuzukiassociation@gmail.com to let us know.

Cello repertoire list
Piano repertoire list
Viola repertoire list
Violin repertoire list

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Jul
14
to Jul 19

2024 NC Suzuki Institute

  • A. J. Fletcher Music Center (map)
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For over 40 years The North Carolina Suzuki Institute (NCSI) has provided an opportunity to study the philosophy and teaching of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. The institute is held on the campus of East Carolina University, utilizing the facilities of the A.J. Fletcher Music Center. The University is located in Greenville, NC and is close to popular family vacation destinations including the Crystal Coast and the Outer Banks.

For Students

  • July 13 - 14 Pre-Twinkle Day Camp

  • Jul 14 - 19, 2024 Cello, Viola, Violin Student Institute

For Teachers

Pricing

Student Fees

  • Pre-Twinkle Day Camp $120

  • Student Institute $450

  • Enrichment Courses $50 each (Fiddling/Chamber Music/Advanced Repertoire)

Teacher Fees

  • Every Child Can $100

  • Violin Unit 1 $600

Website:
www.ncsuzuki.org

Laura Eis, Director
laura_eis@hotmail.com

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Jun
23
to Jun 28

2024 VA Suzuki Institute and Kontras Chamber Music Workshop

  • Emory and Henry College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open to Violin, Viola, Cello, Harp, Piano, and Guitar players Ages 3 through Adult 

Suzuki Institute:  June 23-27
Adult Suzuki Institute: June 23-27
Prelude Chamber Music and Suzuki Institute: June 23 -28
Adult Chamber Music and Suzuki Institute: June 22-28
Jazz and Suzuki Institute: June 23-27
Kontras Chamber Music Workshop: June 22-28

Suzuki Teacher Development Workshops include:
Every Child Can: June 21-22 Beth Cantrell
Unit 1 Violin: June 22-29 James Hutchins
Unit 2 Violin: June 21-25 Libby Armour
Unit 3 Violin: June 25-29 Libby Armour
Unit 2 Cello: June 22-26 Beth Cantrell
Teaching Strategies for Cello: June 26-28 Beth Cantrell
Unit 3 Piano: June 22-26 Joan Krzywicki
Teaching Strategies for Piano: June 26-28

Contact: Nan Freeman - Director (828) 308-0118 or virginiasuzukiinstitute@gmail.com

www.virginiasuzukiinstitute.com

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Apr
1
to Apr 5

Suzuki Early Childhood Education Stage 1

There are only a few spots left for this unique Suzuki Early Childhood Education Stage 1 training in Raleigh, April 1-5! Registration increases after February 1, so register today! 

We have Danette Warren, a fabulous teacher trainer from Houston Texas coming up for the week. She has worked very closely with the SAA for years to develop and revise their materials, and is an absolute delight to work with! 

These all-day trainings will be held at the Montessori School of Raleigh (7005 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, 27615). This course is a SAA approved training, and will appear on your bio upon completion. 

The course fee will be $650 ($700 if registering after February 1). Max registration is 15, so please get your registration form and fee and in ASAP to secure your spot. (All payment info is on the registration form).

For those not familiar with SECE, this is the Suzuki approach to working with children ages 0 to 3, teaching Suzuki philosophy, developing many of the early skills that will help with language development and school readiness, and hopefully also prepare them for private lessons. Dr. Suzuki once told Dorothy Jones, the founder of SECE, “ Please don’t forget the babies!” You can see many articles and videos in the SAA website-

https://suzukiassociation.org/ece/about/  

Nancy Brown has graciously been working to put all of this together. Please contact Nancy at nancywbrown@gmail.com with any questions.We hope you will seriously consider this wonderful opportunity! And look forward to hearing from you soon.

Teacher Trainee Registration Form

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Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00

Music Mind Games workshop

This 6 hour workshop is an introduction to Music Mind Games. We will do at least 10 games, but if teachers come with questions, we might do 20 games! I want to use this to serve the teachers. Whether they are teaching in a string orchestra class, private lessons in a school or at home, we can adapt and come up with ideas on how to best use these games to your teaching practice.

We will do the workshop in my studio in Charlotte and some will also be joining online. We will have 2 screens online and record it as well.

Heather (queencitysuzukviolin@gmail.com)

Click on the image below to view the workshop flyer!

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