Suzuki Graduation

Suzuki Association of Minnesota Graduation Performances

One of the primary purposes for the existence of the Suzuki Association of Minnesota is a graduation process for students. The development of accuracy in rhythm, pitch, articulation, and musicality are goals of every fine music teacher. With nurture, review and maturation of playing skills, students develop technique and musicianship in pieces they know. This program involves careful preparation and joint cooperation on the part of students, parents, and teachers. Graduation repertoire for violin is based on Mr. Suzuki’s selection of pieces from each book. Music for other instruments is comparable.

Students record tapes or CDs in individual teacher studios. SAM teachers then send all recordings to state coordinators who redistribute them to different teachers who listen, evaluate, and make constructive comments. Instruments currently represented are:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, Harp, Flute, Recorder, and Guitar.
This program is open to all students of SAM members.

Students of string and wind instruments perform in groups until reaching highest playing levels. Soloists are chosen to demonstrate highly developed skills and repertoire. Piano students perform solos in recitals. All the many efforts that make up the graduation process culminate in the recitals at Orchestra Hall (Minneapolis) for strings and winds and the College of St. Catherine (St. Paul) for piano. Graduates receive certificates and trophies to celebrate their achievements.

Graduation Recitals
Saturday, March 12, 2010
Orchestra Hall
Exact Times TBA
MORE INFO:
http://www.suzukiminnesota.org/4.html