Suzuki Violin at The Academy of Fine Arts

Founded by the legendary Japanese teacher Shinichi Suzuki, the Suzuki method of teaching is one that seeks to realize the fullest musical and personal potential of each child through the medium of a string instrument. At the heart of the Suzuki philosophy is the belief that children learn music in exactly the same manner in which they absorb language — through constant immersion and repetition in the home environment. Just as all children can learn to speak their native tongue, so too can all children become proficient in music. Daily listening to recordings, daily practicing, regular concert attendance, encouragement and love are required of student and parent.

Observation of classes and lessons required until teacher determines student's readiness. Email for more details.

Suzuki Violin (4 to 7 years)

The mix of private or small groups (pods) with a large group class is fundamental to Suzuki's enormous success. Students begin with one weekly 30-minute lesson (or, for violin, pod of two or three students for one hour) and 12 group classes per semester. The large group class is a vital component of all excellent Suzuki programs, giving the children invaluable ensemble experience, increasing their musical, expressive, and interpretive abilities, and building friendships and rapport with other young musicians. Because group class and private lessons are equally important, parents are required to observe, participate and take detailed notes at both.

Fall Group Class Dates:
Class #1 – September 10th – Community Room C
Class #2 – September 24th – Community Room C
Class #3 – October 1st – Community Room C
Class #4 – October 15th – Community Room C
Class #5 – October 22 - Community Room C
Class #6 – October 29th – Community Room C
Class #7 – November 5th – Community Room C
Class #8 – November 19th – Community Room C
Class #9 – December 3rd – Community Room C
Class #10 – December 10th – Community Room C
Class #11 – January 7th – Community Room C
Class #12 – January 14th – Community Room C

Group Class Schedule
8:30-9:00 – Pretwinkle Class
9:00-9:30 – Twinkle Class
9:30-10:00 – Book I Class
10:00-11:00 – Book II-III Class
11:00-12:00 – Advanced Class

Fall Parent Meeting – Saturday, September 24th – 1:00pm – Calvary
Solo Rehearsals – Saturday, December 17th – Academy of Music Room 8
Solo Recital – Saturday, December 17th – 2:00pm - Hefner
Group Recital – Saturday, January 28th – TBA

Piece Schedule:
8:30 – Pretwinkles
9:00 – Twinkles
9:30 – Lightly Row - FS
9:40 – Long, Long Ago – T.H. Bayley
9:50 – Solos & Poems
10:00 – Golden Slippers – James Bland, arr. Mark O’Connor
10:10 – The Happy Farmer – R. Schumann
10:20 – Musette – J.S. Bach
10:30 – Phoebus and Her Son – F.J. Haydn
10:40 – Theme from “Witches’ Dance” – N. Paganini
10:50 – Gavotte – Martini
11:00 – Somewhere Out There
11:10 – Solos & Poems
11:20 – Harmonies
11:35 – Tempo di Minuetto – F. Kreisler (Book IV) – Barbara Barber – Book III
11:45 – Advanced Chamber - TBA

Spring 2012 Registration Form
Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes