JUNE Studio News
Saturday, June 3, 2023 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized
June tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
Ways to pay:
- IN PERSON at your lesson
- MAIL CHECK: 814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
- ONLINE PAYMENT: Google Pay or Zelle
June Schedule
There are no lessons Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 16.
Summer lessons begin on Monday, June 19.
There will be no lessons from Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30.
Summer lessons end on August 25.
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!
June Group Class
Group Classes will not meet during the summer months.
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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 want to highlight an article in our Online Resource's folder>Parent Education.
Beyond Technology by Laurie Stroup. A brief article that reminds us how practicing can be and is a great substitute for our children's technology time (be it for pleasure, school or other). I enjoy her insight each time I read this article. Let me know what you think!
Check it out! If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc. I would love to know what speaks to you.
Suzuki Summer Institutes
Use this link to view all of the options around the country for summer study: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/institutes/
What is an Institute? It is a 5-day family camp. Each day, students have a Masterclass lesson and 2-3 classes (group repertoire, group technique, chamber music, orchestra, fiddle, etc) depending on the level of the player and their ability to read music. Want to know more, please ask me!
I want to encourage everyone to look at the dates and see how you can fit one of these amazing camps into your schedule this summer. Several students have attended the NC Institute, others have attended virtual camps - there are LOTS of these to consider.
I will be on faculty at the Greater Washington Suzuki Institute again this year, June 26-30. It will be held in person and virtually. I would love for you to consider joining me. Here is the link for more info: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/greater-washington-suzuki-institute/
I will also be teaching at the Univ of Louisville Suzuki Institute, June 11-16, in person only. Here is the link for more info: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/university-louisville-suzuki-string-institute/
NC Suzuki Institute, July 9-14. ECU, Greenville, NC, in person only. Here is the registration link: https://epay-banner.ecu.edu/C20694_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=17&SINGLESTORE=true
It seems that many Institutes are continuing virtual classes. I highly encourage in person learning, but you can reduce the cost and time commitment and still experience some of what it is like to work with other teachers and students from around the country! Several students in our studio and taken advantage of these opportunities in the past. Each one has come away with a major boost in motivation and confidence!
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).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Enjoy!
James Ehnes (1976)
This Canadian powerhouse has been recording major pieces for over ten years, and has received rave reviews from those in the business. His honesty with composition has made him a favorite among those who prefer to hear the classics as they were originally written. He currently performs chamber music with the Ehnes Quartet.
Saint-Saens, Introduction and Rondo Capriccio: https://youtu.be/O_itSboQkYI
Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1 in g minor: https://youtu.be/DunqP4QvSqk
Antonio Bazzini, Scherzo Fantastique ('The Dance of the Goblins'), Op. 25:https://youtu.be/TGXHM9yfQfA
Local Performances
TBA
*denotes Dr. Baker is performing
Local Summer Camps
Lamar Stringfield Music Camp: TWO Sessions, June 11-16 and June 18-23. This camp is a great way to experience orchestral playing in a concentrated week format.
Triangle Philharmonic Summer Camp: July 17-21; Peace Presbyterian in Cary. I don't see registration info on their website yet: https://philharmonic-association.org/events/
