DECEMBER Studio News

  Tuesday, December 1, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized

  December tuition                               

is due at your first lesson of the month.  Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount. 

Ways to pay:

1. MAIL CHECK:  814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
2. ONLINE PAYMENT:  PayPal (include fee) or Google Pay (no fee) 

What to do:

Reply to your invoice email on the 1st and let me know how you will send tuition this month. 

1. Check is in the mail, 

2. PayPal link on invoice (you will pay the 2.9% fee), or 

3. Google Pay (I will need to send you money request to go this route.  I will send out requests to everyone who chose this option prior)

  December Schedule                              

No Lessons are scheduled from Mon, Dec 21 to Fri, Jan 8.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location.  Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more! 

   Group Classes                                   

Group Classes will meet on Friday, December 11th.  Location: Zoom.   

Here is our schedule:

  Online Community Play-In                  

Use this link to register to participate in a monthly Virtual Book 1 or 2 Play In!  https://www.cyosc.org/violin-play-in.html   Once you register to participate, they will send you information regarding the day and time. 

How wonderful is this to be able to play with other Suzuki students from all over the country!!  From what I understand the accompaniment track is an orchestra (a unique opportunity) and there will be a "conductor" leading the class.  If you are able to participate, please let me know how it goes!

   ZOOM Virtual Lessons                        

Here is the link to use for online lessons: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937

Password: cbviolin

Thank you all for continuing to work on establishing lesson etiquette online.  A few reminders:

• Set up your lesson space with ample time to log in 5 minutes before your lesson time.  (music stand, music, tuned instrument, etc)
• Please have the video in landscape (horizontal) setting so I can see both arms.  Test out your bow arm at the tip...can you see your bow hold in the picture with your arm extended?  I do not need to see your music stand, that can be off to the side of the camera.
• Turn off as many Wi-Fi devices in your house as you are able.  The more devices you have accessing your router, the more delays and cut outs happen when you are playing.  Airplane mode?  I will have most everything here at my house removed from our router during lesson times to help us out.  
• Mute yourself and even turn off your video to be less of a distraction to the lesson in progress.
• Feel free to experiment with speakers or mics on your end to be able to hear me / make your audio sharper. 

You can also access the Zoom link through the MMS website.  Log into your user account and click on the link associated with the event.

   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 highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it.  There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent.  Let these articles give you that blessing!!    

This month I have added a new file for you to access.  As we look towards a new year, maybe one of these 5 ideas will speak to you and enhance your music journey with your child.  "5 Little Ideas" is the name of the file.  I don't know who to give credit for this list of ideas, but I sure did enjoy reading them and wanted to share! 

If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc.  I would love to know what speaks to you.    

 

    Suzuki Book Recordings                                  

New recordings of the Suzuki Books 1-3 performed by violinist Hilary Hahn have just been released!   Use this link to read more and/or purchase from iTunes, Amazon Music or Alfred websites: https://www.alfred.com/suzuki-violin-overview/ 

   
   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 performers a various artists I have found online - all performing holiday tunes!     

Enjoy!

The Christmas Song: https://youtu.be/QQF0NSLhnzc  :  https://simplythreemusic.com/

Carol of the Bells (for 4 violins): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNbdBAUbre4

Joy to the World:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHPw-w29hX0

Silent Night : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzdov-md55c

Winter Wonderland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmdIaJ0KWtA

Frosty the Snowman (string quartet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQLrv_nur3E

Please share these with the kids.

NOVEMBER Studio News

  Sunday, November 1, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized

  November tuition                               

is due at your first lesson of the month.  Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount. 

Ways to pay:

1. MAIL CHECK:  814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
2. ONLINE PAYMENT:  PayPal (include fee) or Google Pay (no fee) 

What to do:

Reply to your invoice email on the 1st and let me know how you will send tuition this month. 

1. Check is in the mail, 

2. PayPal link on invoice (you will pay the 2.9% fee), or 

3. Google Pay (I will need to send you money request to go this route.  I will send out requests to everyone who chose this option prior)

  November Schedule                              

No Lessons are scheduled from Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location.  Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more! 

   Group Classes                                   

Group Classes will meet on Friday, November 6th.  Location: Zoom.  This is our dress rehearsal for the solo recital the following day. Everyday attire is fine.  "Dress rehearsal" just means we will be going over the logistics of how the recital will work.  Please have your "at home" recital location chosen and set up, and the accompaniment files ready to play with.  

Here is our schedule:

*I will send you separate information regarding location and details for the rehearsal and recital.

   November Solo Recital                      

Our fall recital is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 at 10:30 a.m. Location: ZOOM (link info below). Family and friends are invited to attend and support all of the performers!  I will send out an email invite shortly so you can share with anyone you would like to invite

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 log into the Zoom room by 10:15 AM.  Have your violin unpacked and tuned to A=441 (if you need help with this, please ask!)  I will set up a Zoom waiting room again.  You all will be admitted at 10:15.  Audience members will be admitted at 10:30 (after I have been able to assign all of the performers co-host status). 

Join Zoom Meeting for Fall Solo Recital:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88466245334?pwd=blNKa0FGd01WL2pBYm1aUXQ2bjRCQT09

Meeting ID: 884 6624 5334
Passcode: solo

  Online Community Play-In                  

Use this link to register to participate in a monthly Virtual Book 1 or 2 Play In!  https://www.cyosc.org/violin-play-in.html   Once you register to participate, they will send you information regarding the day and time. 

How wonderful is this to be able to play with other Suzuki students from all over the country!!  From what I understand the accompaniment track is an orchestra (a unique opportunity) and there will be a "conductor" leading the class.  If you are able to participate, please let me know how it goes!

   ZOOM Virtual Lessons                        

Here is the link to use for online lessons: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937

Password: cbviolin

Thank you all for continuing to work on establishing lesson etiquette online.  A few reminders:

• Set up your lesson space with ample time to log in 5 minutes before your lesson time.  (music stand, music, tuned instrument, etc)
• Please have the video in landscape (horizontal) setting so I can see both arms.  Test out your bow arm at the tip...can you see your bow hold in the picture with your arm extended?  I do not need to see your music stand, that can be off to the side of the camera.
• Turn off as many Wi-Fi devices in your house as you are able.  The more devices you have accessing your router, the more delays and cut outs happen when you are playing.  Airplane mode?  I will have most everything here at my house removed from our router during lesson times to help us out.  
• Mute yourself and even turn off your video to be less of a distraction to the lesson in progress.
• Feel free to experiment with speakers or mics on your end to be able to hear me / make your audio sharper. 

You can also access the Zoom link through the MMS website.  Log into your user account and click on the link associated with the event.

   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 highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it.  There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent.  Let these articles give you that blessing!!    

This month I am pointing us back to an article I had shared a while back.  As many of you are working to graduate books and finish up those repetition charts thought I would share a few timely tidbits: "Repetition Can Be Fun" by Laura Yeh, Suzuki teacher in St. Louis, MO.  For the older kids, I particularly like the MadLibs idea.  Maybe reading these ideas will help you create an interesting plan specific to your child's preferences?!

           If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc.  I would love to know what speaks to you.    

 

    Suzuki Book Recordings                                  

New recordings of the Suzuki Books 1-3 performed by violinist Hilary Hahn have just been released!   Use this link to read more and/or purchase from iTunes, Amazon Music or Alfred websites: https://www.alfred.com/suzuki-violin-overview/ 

   
   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 SooBeen Lee (see notes below).   

There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.

 Enjoy!

Introduction and Rondo Capriccio, Saint-Saens: https://youtu.be/18gX2pbB1mc

"Melodie", Tchaikovsky: https://youtu.be/tx31Ym8ui6Y

Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (Winter) A.Pizzolla: https://youtu.be/rG3K1FuNAIs

Piano Trio in B-flat, Schubert: https://youtu.be/53J56m_MP98

Please share these with the kids.

Violinist SooBeen Lee has been called “Korea’s hottest violin prodigy” (HanCinema). She has already appeared as soloist with every major Korean orchestra, including the Seoul and Busan Philharmonics and KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) Symphony Orchestra.

SooBeen Lee began studying the violin at the age of four. At eight years old she won the National Competition of the Korean Chamber Orchestra, she won First Prize at the Russia International Youth Violin Competition the following year, and she captured First Prize at the 2013 Moscow International David Oistrakh Violin Competition. Ms. Lee currently studies with Miriam Fried at the New England Conservatory, where she performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto as winner of their Concerto Competition.

OCTOBER Studio News

  Thursday, October 1, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized

  October tuition                               

is due at your first lesson of the month.  Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount. 

Ways to pay:

1. MAIL CHECK:  814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
2. ONLINE PAYMENT:  PayPal (include fee) or Google Pay (no fee) 

What to do:

Reply to your invoice email on the 1st and let me know how you will send tuition this month. 

1. Check is in the mail, 

2. PayPal link on invoice (you will pay the 2.9% fee), or 

3. Google Pay (I will need to send you money request to go this route.  I will send out requests to everyone who chose this option prior)

  October Schedule                              

Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location.  Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more! 

   Group Classes                                   

Group Classes will meet on Friday, October 16th.  Location: Bethel Baptist Church. 1111 W. Chatham Street Cary, 27511.  Looking forward to meeting in person outside a few times this year, weather permitting.  Plan B is always to meet up on Zoom again!  Here is our schedule (adjusted this year to allow for several smaller groups):

   November Solo Recital                      

Our fall recital is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 at 10:30 a.m. Location TBD. 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.

  Online Community Play-In                  

Use this link to register to participate in a  weekly Virtual Book 1 or 2 Play In!  https://www.cyosc.org/violin-play-in.html 

Book 1

1. Every Thursday at 5:00-5:30PM PDT
2. Every Friday at 9:00-9:30AM PDT

Book 2

1. Every Thursday at 5:30PM PDT
2. Every Friday at 9:30AM PDT

How wonderful is this to be able to play with other Suzuki students from all over the country!!  From what I understand the accompaniment track is an orchestra (a unique opportunity) and there will be a "conductor" leading the class.  If you are able to participate, please let me know how it goes!

   ZOOM Virtual Lessons                        

Here is the link to use for online lessons: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937

Password: cbviolin

Thank you all for continuing to work on establishing lesson etiquette online.  A few reminders:

• Set up your lesson space with ample time to log in 5 minutes before your lesson time.  (music stand, music, tuned instrument, etc)
• Please have the video in landscape (horizontal) setting so I can see both arms.  Test out your bow arm at the tip...can you see your bow hold in the picture with your arm extended?  I do not need to see your music stand, that can be off to the side of the camera.
• Turn off as many Wi-Fi devices in your house as you are able.  The more devices you have accessing your router, the more delays and cut outs happen when you are playing.  Airplane mode?  I will have most everything here at my house removed from our router during lesson times to help us out.  
• Mute yourself and even turn off your video to be less of a distraction to the lesson in progress.
• Feel free to experiment with speakers or mics on your end to be able to hear me / make your audio sharper. 

You can also access the Zoom link through the MMS website.  Log into your user account and click on the link associated with the event.

    Studio Videos                                  

Reminder: link to our YouTube folders: https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links

For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols. 

 

   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 highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it.  There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent.  Let these articles give you that blessing!!    

This month I am pointing us back to an article I had shared a while back.  A good reminder of the benefits of various practice styles: "Finding a Balance of Deliberate and Informal Practice" by Rafael Vidiera, Suzuki teacher in New Mexico.   

           If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc.  I would love to know what speaks to you.     

   
   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 Ray Chen  (see notes below).   

There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.

 Enjoy!

Vitali: Chaconne: https://youtu.be/HvMYJmO5lrE

Tartini: Devil's Trill Sonata https://youtu.be/orWePX13N3M

Massenet: Meditation from 'Thais': https://youtu.be/bnzQcP7x46g

Waltzing Matilda: https://youtu.be/4c364LnyOU4

Please share these with the kids.

Ray Chen is a violinist who redefines what it is to be a classical musician in the 21st Century. With a media presence that enhances and inspires the classical audience, reaching out to millions through his unprecedented online following, Ray Chen's remarkable musicianship transmits to a global audience that is reflected in his engagements with the foremost orchestras and concert halls around the world.

Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, Ray was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music at age 15, where he studied with Aaron Rosand and was supported by Young Concert Artists. He plays the 1735 “Samazeuilh” Stradivarius violin on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation. This instrument was once owned by the famed American violinist, Mischa Elman (1891-1967).  

https://www.raychenviolin.com/

SEPTEMBER Studio News

  Sunday, August 30, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized

  September tuition                               

is due at your first lesson of the month.  Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount. 

Ways to pay:

1. MAIL CHECK:  814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
2. ONLINE PAYMENT:  PayPal (include fee) or Google Pay (no fee) 

What to do:

Reply to your invoice email on the 1st and let me know how you will send tuition this month. 

1. Check is in the mail, 

2. PayPal link on invoice (you will pay the 2.9% fee), or 

3. Google Pay (I will need to send you money request to go this route.  I will send out requests to everyone who chose this option prior)

  September Schedule                              

• Fall Lessons begin Monday, Aug 31
• No Lessons on Monday, Sept 7.  Happy Labor Day!
• No Lessons from Sept 15-18 (T-F).  I will be out of town those days.

Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location.  Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more! 

   Group Classes                                   

Group Classes will meet on Friday, September 25th.  Location: TBD. I am working to find a way to gather in small groups outside a few times this year, weather permitting.  As plans are able to be established, I will communicate via email.  Plan B is always to meet up on Zoom again!  Here is our schedule (adjusted this year to allow for several smaller groups):

  Online Community Play-In                

Use this link to register to participate in a  weekly Virtual Book 1 or 2 Play In!  https://www.cyosc.org/violin-play-in.html 

Book 1

1. Every Thursday at 5:00-5:30PM PDT
2. Every Friday at 9:00-9:30AM PDT

Book 2

1. Every Thursday at 5:30PM PDT
2. Every Friday at 9:30AM PDT

How wonderful is this to be able to play with other Suzuki students from all over the country!!  From what I understand the accompaniment track is an orchestra (a unique opportunity) and there will be a "conductor" leading the class.  If you are able to participate, please let me know how it goes!

   ZOOM Virtual Lessons                        

Here is the link to use for online lessons: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937

Password: cbviolin

Thank you all for continuing to work on establishing lesson etiquette online.  A few reminders:

• Set up your lesson space with ample time to log in 5 minutes before your lesson time.  (music stand, music, tuned instrument, etc)
• Please have the video in landscape (horizontal) setting so I can see both arms.  Test out your bow arm at the tip...can you see your bow hold in the picture with your arm extended?  I do not need to see your music stand, that can be off to the side of the camera.
• Turn off as many Wi-Fi devices in your house as you are able.  The more devices you have accessing your router, the more delays and cut outs happen when you are playing.  Airplane mode?  I will have most everything here at my house removed from our router during lesson times to help us out.  
• Mute yourself and even turn off your video to be less of a distraction to the lesson in progress.
• Feel free to experiment with speakers or mics on your end to be able to hear me / make your audio sharper. 

You can also access the Zoom link through the MMS website.  Log into your user account and click on the link associated with the event.

    Studio Videos                                  

Reminder: link to our YouTube folders: https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links

For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols. 

 

   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 highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it.  There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent.  Let these articles give you that blessing!!    

This month I am pointing us back to an article I had shared a while back.  A good reminder as to the many benefits of group classes: "The ABC's of Group Experience" by Jacqueline Maurer, a long time Suzuki teacher and teacher trainer.   

           If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc.  I would love to know what speaks to you.     

   
   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 ??  (see notes below).   

There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.

 Enjoy!

Beethoven: Sonata No. 5 "Spring": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCubFZNkrd8

Gershwin: Summertime from "Porgy & Bess": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGvgmXY67Ks

Waxman: Carmen Fantasy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ3zDtose0k

Please share these with the kids.

Chloe Hanslip was born in Guildford, Surrey, and has been playing the violin since she was two. At the age of five she performed for Yehudi Menuhin and subsequently, at his invitation, studied with Natasha Boyarskaya at the Yehudi Menuhin School. By ten she had played in major concert halls throughout Europe and North America, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Royal Albert Hall in London.At 13 she was the youngest recording artist ever to be signed to Warner Classics UK. Her debut album, recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra under Paul Mann, was released in September 2001 to great critical acclaim.  

Since then, she has performed in Russia, France and Japan, performed numerous time for the British Royal family, and been featured on several TV shows. In 2017, Hanslip became the first Artist in Association at the Northern Chamber Orchestra.  Hanslip plays a 1737 Guarneri del Gesu violin.

AUGUST Studio News

  Sunday, July 26, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized

  August tuition                                   

is due at your first lesson of the month.  Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.

Ways to pay:

1. MAIL CHECK:  814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
2. ONLINE PAYMENT:  PayPal (include fee) or Google Pay (no fee) 

What to do:

Reply to your invoice email on July 1 and let me know how you will send tuition this month. 

1. Check is in the mail, 

2. PayPal link on invoice (you will pay the 2.9% fee), or 

3. Google Pay (I will need to send you money request to go this route.  I will send out requests to everyone who chose this option prior)

  August Schedule                              

No Lessons the week of August 24-28.  I am on vacation that week.

Consult your registration form or log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location.

   2020-2021 Lesson Sign Up            

The Lesson Sign Up for 2019-2020 is live!  An email was sent to you directly last week.  Here is a link to access from the website:

      https://forms.gle/n1QGyV2nU33qwZup9

Deadline for filling out the lesson sign up form is FRIDAY,August 10.   If you need more time, please email me so I am aware.

Fall lessons begin on Monday, August 31.

  Online Community Play-In                

Use this link to register to participate in a  weekly Virtual Book 1 or 2 Play In!  https://www.cyosc.org/violin-play-in.html 

Book 1

1. Every Thursday at 5:00-5:30PM PDT
2. Every Friday at 9:00-9:30AM PDT

Book 2

1. Every Thursday at 5:30PM PDT
2. Every Friday at 9:30AM PDT

How wonderful is this to be able to play with other Suzuki students from all over the country!!  From what I understand the accompaniment track is an orchestra (a unique opportunity) and there will be a "conductor" leading the class.  If you are able to participate, please let me know how it goes!

   ZOOM Virtual Lessons                        

Here is the link to use for lessons this month: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937

Password: cbviolin

Thank you all for continuing to work on establishing lesson etiquette online.  A few reminders:

• Set up your lesson space with ample time to log in 5 minutes before your lesson time.  (music stand, music, tuned instrument, etc)
• Please have the video in landscape (horizontal) setting so I can see both arms.  Test out your bow arm at the tip...can you see your bow hold in the picture with your arm extended?  I do not need to see your music stand, that can be off to the side of the camera.
• Turn off as many Wi-Fi devices in your house as you are able.  The more devices you have accessing your router, the more delays and cut outs happen when you are playing.  Airplane mode?  I will have most everything here at my house removed from our router during lesson times to help us out.  
• Mute yourself and even turn off your video to be less of a distraction to the lesson in progress.
• Feel free to experiment with speakers or mics on your end to be able to hear me / make your audio sharper. 

    Studio Videos                                  

Reminder: link to our YouTube folders: https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links

For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols. 

 

 

   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 highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it.  There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent.  Let these articles give you that blessing!!    

This month I am pointing us back to an article I had shared a while back.  In the wake of COVD-19, the increase in time together has changed the "relationship game" in our house.  It's all to easy to notice the things that repeatedly annoy, versus the things that bring joy.  A shift in my mental thoughts is not easy to command at times, so having a few tools at my disposal is a good thing.  Love this article, "6 Words You Should Say Today" by Rachel Macy Stafford, for that reason--it's a good tool. I hope you will take the time to read and implement her idea.    

           If you have time, let me know your reaction, thoughts. etc.      

   
   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 Sergey Khachatryan    (see notes below).   

There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.

 Enjoy!

Please share these with the kids.

J.S. Bach - Sonata No. 1 (unaccompanied) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6jdYRXP0NY

Grigor Narekatsi -  Havoun, havoun : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHY8W7LCjlQ

Komitas - The Sky Is Cloudy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxMOKtRJdQI

Waxmen, Fantasía Carmen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k3SjPOUddA

                                           

Born in Yerevan, Armenia, Sergey Khachatryan won First Prize at the VIII International Jean Sibelius Competition in Helsinki in 2000, becoming the youngest ever winner in the history of the competition.

Since 1993 he has lived in Germany where he gave his first orchestral concert at the age of nine. He and his sister, Lusine, a renown pianist in her own right, released their album “My Armenia” with works by Armenian composers in 2015.

Sergey plays the 1740 ‘Ysaÿe’ Guarneri del Gesu violin on kind loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.