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June 12, 2014

2013-2014 SUZUKI PROGRAM-WIDE CHALLENGES

Congratulations to the following students pictured below who completed 1, 2 or 3 of the MacPhail Suzuki 2013-2014 Program-Wide Challenges. The 100 Days Listening Challenge, 100 days Practicing Challenge and 10 Recital/Concert Attendance Challenge were designed to offer an opportunity for students to realize the power of consistent practice, consistent listening and consistent concert attendance in furthering their musical education.

Natalia Yurecko

Emma and Franklin Sellner

Alexis McIntoshPiano and Violin!

Evie WergerFrances Strahan

Clara Dunne

Congratulations to the following students

who completed 2 Challenges:

Congratulations to the following students who completed all

3 Challenges:Alex Hinrichs

Benjamin Vanderley Klaasen

Cathleen Curry

Bijou Abbas

Frencesca Righini

Annabelle Larkin

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Natasha LaRusso

Veronica Mool

Roshni Flannery

Vivian Nguyan200 Days!

Charlie Poulter

Gabby Geer

Henry Kriegal

Ileri Alabi Maheeya Bhattacharya

Mitch Hinrichs

Sanjay Pignato

Paulo Righini

Grace Curry

Luca Righini

Alessandra Righini

Wyatt Kriegal

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Congratulations to the following students who attended 10 Recitals

or Concerts as an Audience Member Challenge:

Congratulations to the following students who completed 100 Days

of Listening in a Row Challenge:

Congratulations to the following students who completed 100 Days of Practicing in a Row Challenge:

John Dunne

Cameron Powell Arame Sy Matias Wiese

Claire and Sarah Kodama

Tess Dutton

Lila MillerKian Fitchett

Ryan CaicedoGrace Annabella Anderson

Allen Adams

Kylie Spangler

Ingrid Fellows581 Days!

Justin LibbusJanine Libbus

Gigi Munson

Lucy Dunne

Wyatt Peterson

Solveig Fellows581 Days!

Elena Berman500 Days!

Asha Murugesan Charlotte McPherson

Christopher Shirk

Grier McPherson

Helen Frost Svea Hagen

Madeline McCormick

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The Carmina Trio, Isabella Isett, Lauren Luna and Caroline Paulson, performed for the Duke alumni and MacPhail CEO, Kyle Carpenter. The evening was a private event. The girls played for guests following their cocktail hour in the US Bank Lobby.

A successful lesson with Justin Libbus, Suzuki Piano student of Annette Lee.

Congratulations to Adam Gips, Suzuki Piano Student of Cindy Malmin. Adam recently completed and performed Suzuki Piano Book 2!

Not Pictured

Madeline Bohn: 10 concert attendance challenge, 100 days of listening (twice) and 100 days of practicing (also twice). Lily, Juliette & Maia Ark: All 3 have completed the 100 day practicing and 100 day listening challenge twiceRachel Betts: 100 days practice in a rowSarah Betts: 100 days practice in a row

Alexis McIntosh Everything is AwesomeNolan Nguyen Challenging, Relaxing, ExhilaratingJaden Ma Emotion, Entertainment, FunClaire Huang Makes People HappyPranav Mathur Because I CanPriyank Jain I Like MusicNatalie Tustison Fun, Exciting, LearningSara Defor It is expressive

Kali Grose Learn, Grow, ExpressStephen Betts Relax, Imagine, InventAndy Zhou Create, Sound, ArtMichael Feldkamp Teach the Soul.Marco Giovanelli Calming, Reflecting, SatisfyingIan Bromander I just doMira Ho-Chen Express, Encourage, EntertainAaron Chung Enjoyment, expressing yourself

Defining Why You Perform

Recently the Suzuki Piano Young Artist students were asked to use 3 words to define “Why do you perform music?”

Alexis Tuan Ingrid Vorbrich



SUZUKI TOUR 2015

We are pleased to announce the 2015 Suzuki Program Tour to the Hartt Suzuki School in Hartford, CT and New York City. The tour is planned for June 19 – 24, 2015. Students will partner with the Hartt Suzuki program for a concert, home stays and group classes and then travel to New York City for five days packed with concerts and sight-seeing. The approximate cost for the tour is $1500.00.

UPDATE!We are expanding the eligibility for students to participate on the 2015 tour to include students who are entering 8th grade and higher during the 2014-15 academic year. We want to include younger students as well as string students outside of the Chamber Orchestra in order to form a balanced group and to make the trip economically feasible for everyone. All instruments are welcome! Let your teacher know if you are interested. Note that the deadline for registering for the tour is June 30, 2014.

Next steps• We had a tour information meeting on Sunday, June 8th to review the details of the trip itinerary, travel arrangements, cost and payment plan. The tour company we have chosen to work with is Music Celebrations International.• Students will need to commit to going on the tour by June 30, 2014. At that time a non-refundable deposit will be due. Your studio teachers have the tour brochure, registration form and payment details in their studios. These are also available via email.

Questions? Contact Carlynn Savot, Tour Director at [email protected] or Beth Turco, Suzuki Director at [email protected].

SUMMER SESSION

SUMMER SESSION:June 9 to September 1, 1014

Tuition is due on or before June 9th.

Summer is a great time to extend lesson times, ask your teacher to come 2x/week, meet up

with group class or studio friends and have a “play date,” arrange a performance for your

neighborhood, attend an outdoor concert, and/or participate in a summer camp or institute!

The Suzuki Association of the Americas has a full listing of Suzuki Institutes below:

https://suzukiassociation.org/events/institutes/

GROUP CLASSES ARE COMPLETE FOR 2013-2014!

You will receive your 2014-2015 info in the mail in early August including:

Suzuki Department General Calendar

Welcome Letter

New Parent Class Information

Group Class Schedule and Assignment

Buddy Program Information

MacPhail Suzuki Association Information


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SAA CONFERENCE

Who do I contact with questions about . . . . .?

Guitar Groups: Jean [email protected]

Harp Groups: Emily Gerard and Nikki [email protected]; [email protected]

Piano Groups: Susan [email protected]

String Groups: Heather [email protected]

General Department Information:Kamini LaRusso, [email protected]

Suzuki Program Issues and Concerns: Beth Turco, [email protected]

CONTACT INFO

Where can I find information about the Suzuki Department Online?

Visit www.macphail.orgScroll down to the bottom right hand Student Corner

Choose Suzuki Talent Education

or visit: http://www.macphail.org/STUDENT-CORNER/

SUZUKI-TALENT-EDUCATION/index

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THANK YOU!Elizabeth Glidden

Tracy DunneSarina Khariwala

Erin BohnThese parents volunteered on Sunday,

May 25th, to help distribute snacks and assist with a craft at the Suzuki Association of

Americas Conference.

Thank you for your time and efforts!

Watch the Suzuki Americas Concert:https://suzukiassociation.org/conference2014/

suzuki-americas-video/

Interested in the MacPhail Suzuki Program?

The MacPhail Suzuki department hosts monthly information sessions to share a brief history of Dr. Suzuki and his approach to musical education, our program details, and next steps to enroll.

This meeting is for interested parents and caregivers.

Upcoming meeting is Wednesday, July 9, in Room 107 at MacPhail Minneapolis from 6:30-7:30 pm.Future meetings: August 6, September 10

Would you like to see something included in the next issue of The Gavotte? Suzuki parents,

students and teachers are welcome to submit items. The Gavotte is published every 2 weeks. Future submissions can be sent to Kamini LaRusso at

[email protected]

Lucy Dunne, piano, with a new Suzuki friend from Latin America at the Suzuki Americas event.

Madeline Bohn at SAA Americas concert meeting a new friend.

John Dunne, cello, performing at the Suzuki Americas May 26th concert.

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