JULY Studio News
Thursday, July 12, 2018 by Cortney Baker | Studio news
July tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the cabinet when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
July Schedule
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class
Group classes will not meet during the summer months.
Summer Lesson Sign Up
If you have not signed up for summer lessons, send in your sign up sheet as soon as you are able. Continued lesson through out the summer months will help your child remain confident and interested in their skills as a young musician. I will accommodate your requests as best I can around the lessons already scheduled.
Summer lessons will run June 4 to August 24.
Fall Lesson Sign Up
The Lesson Sign Up for 2018-2019 has been posted! An email was sent to you directly. Here is a link to access from the website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G2X93DV
Deadline for filling out the lesson sign up survey is August 5.
Fall lessons begin on September 4.
Fall Chapel Hill/Durham Workshop
Save the Date!
Chapel Hill Cooperative Suzuki Project’s
Fall Suzuki Violin Workshop
Featuring Dr. Terry Durbin
Also offering classes in fiddle, improve, Music Mind Games, movement,
theory, history, and more
Saturday, October 6
Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill
Master Classes October 5 and 7
Website and Registration information coming soon!
Parent Education
When I was at the Greater Washington Suzuki Institute in June, I attended a 10-hour enrichment course with Dr. Terry Durbin. (see above, he will be here in October to work with all of our kids!!) The course focused on the topics of Motivation and Autotelic Learning. There were many tidbits of inspiration and serious food for thought given to all of us over week. I will share some of these tidbits over the coming months, but for starters, I want to recommend a book that I am reading right now.
The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
The Wake Co library does have a few copies available. Purchase a copy or check it out of the library - even the just the first 3 chapters are so enlightening!!
Here is an online overview of the book I found: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-case-for-the-ldquo-self-driven-child-rdquo/
CONCERTS
Websites for local concerts:
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2017-18. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University http://dukeperformances.duke.
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. http://ncartmuseum.org/p
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances http://www.ncsu.e
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.
JUNE Studio News
Friday, June 1, 2018 by Cortney Baker | Studio news
June tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the cabinet when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
June Schedule
There are no lessons Wednesday, June 13 - Friday, June 15 or Monday, June 27 - Friday, June 31 this month.
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class
Group classes will not meet during the summer months.
Summer Lesson Sign Up
If you have not signed up for summer lessons, send in your sign up sheet as soon as you are able. Continued lesson through out the summer months will help your child remain confident and interested in their skills as a young musician. I will accommodate your requests as best I can around the lessons already scheduled.
Summer lessons will run June 4 to August 24.
Summer Institues
I highly recommend attending a summer institute. To learn more about the locations near us (or not near us), visit the Suzuki Association of the Americas website: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/institutes/
I will be teaching at the Greater Washington Suzuki Institute in June. To learn more: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/greater-washington-suzuki-institute/
There is an institute in North Carolina: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/north-carolina-suzuki-institute/
Dr. Durbin directs the institute in Kentucky: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/university-louisville-suzuki-string-institute/
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it!
(I've noticed that most of you have not looked at the articles I post. I HIGHLY recommend you take 5-6 min / month to read over the articles I post. Remember the Suzuki Triangle? Allow me to educate and encourage you by reading these articles, they will be food for your soul and will help you intentionally direct your child's musical path. If having a printed copy would help, please let me know.)
This month I added the article: Today's Investment - Beyond Technology by Laurie Stroup. This article introduces us to the idea that a Suzuki education (parental involvement, daily listening and practice) can stand up to our current culture, steeped in technology in way that promotes positive growth, self-esteem and life balance. Enjoy and hope you glean a few nuggets to add to your practice routine!!
You Tube videos / Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week.
This month's famous performer is Maxim Vengerov (see notes below).
Sibelius, Violin Concerto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsbrRAgv1b4
Ysaye - Ballade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIkl-PEVv6Y
Brahms, Hungarian Dance No. 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ddzG9M-BeI
Dvorak/Kreisler, Danse Slave No. 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGoiwojlc6M
Dvorak, Humoresque (a Suzuki Book 3 piece!!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_JoPEX3pxc
There as so many recordings of him - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Maxim Vengerov (1974 - )
Few violinists appear so effortless in performance than Russian Maxim Vengerov, another prodigy made good. Oh, and he’s the first musician to be made an International Goodwill Ambassador by UNICEF.
*Sunday, June 3, 5:00 pm - Cary Classical Concert series, final performance for the season at Saint Francis UMC: http://www.saintfrancisumc.org/cary-classical-concerts
*indicates performance Dr. Baker is playing.
Websites for local concerts:
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2017-18. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University http://dukeperformances.duke.
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. http://ncartmuseum.org/p
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances http://www.ncsu.e
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.
MAY Studio News
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized
May tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the cabinet when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
May schedule
There are no lessons on Thursday, May 24 - Thursday, May 31 this month.
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class
Group classes meet this month on Friday, May 18. Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your individual group class assignment.
Summer Lesson Sign Up
Sign up for summer lessons by May 11 to be included in the first round of scheduling. Sign up sheets are available digitally in the email you received a week ago or on paper in your lesson (please ask me for a copy!).
Summer lessons will run June 4 to August 24.
Summer Institues
I highly recommend attending a summer institute. To learn more about the locations near us (or not near us), visit the Suzuki Association of the Americas website: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/institutes/
I will be teaching at the Greater Washington Suzuki Institute in June. To learn more: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/greater-washington-suzuki-institute/
There is an institute in North Carolina: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/north-carolina-suzuki-institute/
Dr. Durbin directs the institute in Kentucky: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/university-louisville-suzuki-string-institute/
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it!
(I've noticed that most of you have not looked at the articles I post. I HIGHLY recommend you take 5-6 min / month to read over the articles I post. Remember the Suzuki Triangle? Allow me to educate and encourage you by reading these articles, they will be food for your soul and will help you intentionally direct your child's musical path. If having a printed copy would help, please let me know.)
This month I added the article: Finding a Balance of Deliberate and Informal Practice by Rafael Vidiera. This article introduces us to the idea that fun practice is necessary component to motivating an individual along the path of developing talent and passion. Enjoy and hope you glean a few nuggets to add to your practice routine!!
You Tube videos / Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week.
This month's famous performer is Midori Goto (see notes below).
Bach, Sonatas and Partitas (excerpts): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpY6DZFHfqY
Ravel, Tzigane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn0XkLAM8eE
Paganini, Concerto No. 1, Op. 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEpn0DxzRE
Paganini, Caprice Op. 1, No. 24: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCHSdNzo8ek
Here is a link to the performance at Tanglewood that started her career off with a "pop!" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdZdzkEMBnc
There as so many recordings of her - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Midori Goto (1971)
Ever since she managed to conquer two broken E strings in one performance in front of Leonard Bernstein, Midori has been a legend. Read more here: http://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/midori-musician-eductaor,537047
Upcoming local concert dates
*Tuesday, May 8, 7:30 pm - NC Master Chorale presents Berlioz's Requiem at Meymandi Concert hall: http://ncmasterchorale.org/event/berlioz-requiem/
*Sunday, June 3, 5:00 pm - Cary Classical Concert series, final performance for the season at Saint Francis UMC: http://www.saintfrancisumc.org/cary-classical-concerts
*indicates performance Dr. Baker is playing.
Websites for local concerts:
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2017-18. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University http://dukeperformances.duke.
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. http://ncartmuseum.org/p
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances http://www.ncsu.e
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.
APRIL Studio News
Thursday, April 5, 2018 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized
April tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the cabinet when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
April schedule
There are no lessons on Monday, April 23 & Tuesday, April 24 this month, due to my NC Opera Rehearsal Schedule.
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class
Group classes meet this month on Friday, April 20. Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your individual group class assignment.
April Studio Recital
Our spring recital is scheduled for Saturday, April. 21 at 4:30a at Saint Francis UMC. Please note the TIME CHANGE back to our usual afternoon performance time.
Family and friends are invited to attend and support all of the performers!
All studio participants are expected to participate in our 2 recitals each year.
RECITAL ATTIRE:
Men/Boys - nice pants and shirt, dress shoes preferred (dark tennis shoes are fine)
Ladies/Girls - dresses (with a below the knee hemline - our "stage" is at eye level for our audience, so please plan accordingly) or dress pants and nice top, dress shoes preferred.
ARRIVAL:
Plan to arrive by 4:15 PM to unpack and tune
In addition to your child's chosen solo piece, the following pieces will be performed as a group:
Puppet Show (reading piece)
Gavotte in G minor by J.S. Bach (vol. 3)
Long, Long Ago by T.H. Bayly (vol. 2)
Minuet 1 by J.S.Bach (vol 1)
Perpetual Motion
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Twinkle VAR A, D and Theme
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it!
(I've noticed that most of you have not looked at the articles I post. I HIGHLY recommend you take 5-6 min / month to read over the articles I post. Remember the Suzuki Triangle? Allow me to educate and encourage you by reading these articles, they will be food for your soul and will help you intentionally direct your child's musical path. If having a printed copy would help, please let me know.)
This month I added the article: Summer Suzuki Institutes: Planning for a Positive Experience by Marie Custers. This article is a helpful overview of what an institute is, what to expect at an institute, and how to plan (musically and physically). I highly recommend attending a summer institute. To learn more about the locations near us (or not near us), visit the Suzuki Association of the Americas website: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/institutes/
You Tube videos / Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week.
This month's famous performer is Gil Shaham (see notes below).
Wieniawski, Scherzo Tarantelle (short excerpt from a masterclass with Isaac Stern when he was 10!!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfUms9O0-e0
Bach, Partita No. 3 in E major, Gavotte en Rondeau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBl1CFZvY0o&index=2&list=RDjMrLnjp1O_g
Sarasate, Carmen Fantasy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIaOyur3Qcw
Mendelssohn, Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78q-jbzk-Vg
There as so many recordings of him - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Gil Shaham (1971)
One of the youngest of today’s virtuosos, Shaham made a name for himself in 1989 when he was called in to replace Perlman for a series of shows in London. Since then, he has kept busy with a healthy discography and international tour, and is currently recording violin concertos of the 1930s.
Upcoming local concert dates
*April 8 (3p): NC Master Chorale presents a 'mixed' mass (several movements from various great composer's works of this genre) http://ncmasterchorale.org/event/motus-missae/
* April 29 (2p) NC Opera presents Saint-Saëns,s SAMSON AND DELILAH, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. http://www.ncopera.org/performances/1718-three
*indicates performance Dr. Baker is playing.
Websites for local concerts:
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2017-18. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University http://dukeperformances.duke.
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. http://ncartmuseum.org/p
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances http://www.ncsu.e
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.
MARCH Studio News
Monday, March 5, 2018 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized
March tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. The envelope for tuition is hanging on the cabinet when you enter the studio. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
March schedule
There are no lesson alterations this month.
Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates and times.
Group Class
Group classes meet this month on Friday, March 23. Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your individual group class assignment.
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it!
(I've noticed that most of you have not looked at the articles I post. I HIGHLY recommend you take 5-6 min / month to read over the articles I post. Remember the Suzuki Triangle? Allow me to educate and encourage you by reading these articles, they will be food for your soul and will help you intentionally direct your child's musical path. If having a printed copy would help, please let me know.)
This month I added the article: A Quest for More Resonance by Ann Montzka-Smelser She presents insight into her time studying with Dr. Suzuki. I have mentioned this concept of developing tone in several lessons this past month, so thought it would be nice to read from another teachers viewpoint. Ann is a dear friend of mine. She has a wonderful heart and is passionate about teaching music.
You Tube videos / Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week.
This month's famous performer is Joshua Bell (see notes below).
Brahms Violin Concerto (first 3 min are orchestra alone): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0mITH06iFs
Bach, Partita No. 2 in D minor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHQmjAbwXw
Brahms, Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, mvt 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RjyE7xtEI8
Bach, Concerto for 2 Violin in D minor (this is a book 4 & 5 piece - enjoy!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ohsBg6onXY
There as so many recordings of him - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Leonidas Kavakos (1967)
This Greek violinist had won numerous competitions by the tender age of 21, but he didn’t become popular until recently, when his exacting technique became appreciated by more mainstream listeners. He has close attention to detail and can perform very demanding pieces.
Upcoming local concert dates
*April 8 (3p): NC Master Chorale presents a 'mixed' mass (several movements from various great composer's works of this genre) http://ncmasterchorale.org/event/motus-missae/
* April 29 (2p) NC Opera presents Saint-Saëns,s SAMSON AND DELILAH, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. http://www.ncopera.org/performances/1718-three
*indicates performance Dr. Baker is playing.
Websites for local concerts:
NC Symphony Calendar of events: https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/
Duke Performances 2017-18. Use this link to view upcoming performances at Duke University http://dukeperformances.duke.
NC Museum of Art Chamber Music Concerts. Use this link to view upcoming performance at the NC Museum of Art. http://ncartmuseum.org/p
NCSU Center Stage Performances. Use this link to view upcoming performances http://www.ncsu.e
CAMPS and MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Pinecone youth music camps: https://pinecone.org/co
Triangle youth orchestra: http://philharmonic
**If you know of any other events in the area. Send them to me via email and I can mail out to everyone! Thanks.
