Saturday, August 16, 2014

Importance of Group Classes and UPDATED SCHEDULE

Group lessons are key to the Suzuki method. 
Group lessons 1) motivate students as they hear pieces they will be learning, 2) reinforce skills and concepts introduced in private lessons, 3) provide opportunities to perform and practice proper concert etiquette, 4) develop fundamental skills of focusing, playing together as a group and following a leader 5) introduce or reinforce note-reading, music history and other musical concepts. 

I personally have my students wait until they can play the Twinkle Variations before joining Suzuki Strings so they have a solid foundation to build on. Students still working on Twinkles-Song of the Wind should attend the Pre-Twinkle and Early Book 1 Class to reinforce their skills. If needed, we can make adjustments throughout the semester.

Suzuki Strings Group Classes begin Wed., Sept. 3rd at SUU in the Music Building, 432 W. 200 S, Cedar City. 


Schedule: 

Rm 207  5:00-5:30 Pre-Twinkle and Early Book 1
Rm 207  5:30-6:15 Book 1 (to Andantino)
Rm 207  6:20-7:00pm Cello

Rm 104 (Downstairs) 5:30-6:15 Late Book 1 (Etude and up)
Rm 206 Orchestra 5:00-6:15pm ALL students, Bk 1 and up, rehearse with Orchestra until 5:30pm
Rm 206 Adv. Violins and Viola 6:20-7:00pm  (Bk3 and up)

Make checks payable to Suzuki Strings. 

Payment is due at the beginning of each semester. 
Group Fee: $70 for one student, $80 for two students, $90 for three or more students. 
Suzuki Association of Utah (SAU) members get a $10 discount off the group fee. 

Let me know if you have any questions on which class your child should attend.