Suzuki Music Academy of Hong Kong

"Music Exists for the purpose of growing an admirable heart" ~Shinichi Suzuki

Chinese New Year Group Class Concert

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Our Chinese New Year Group Class Concert was a huge success! Parents, guests, and teachers all commented on how beautiful the students’ sound was, from the youngest performers to the most advanced. One guest, who had never attended a concert of children playing before, commented that “I never imagined that children could have such stage presence and sound this good! I am so happy I was able to attend!”.

Congratulations to all of the students, and their parents!

Please enjoy these photos from the event.

Violas…everywhere!

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~ by Ms. Monica

I am so excited after my time spent at the European Suzuki Viola Gathering 2019.  There were 280 people there from 19 countries…all for the viola!  Some were family members, but we had SO MANY VIOLAS all playing on stage together.  Even though we didn’t all speak the same language, we were able to communicate through our music.  https://youtu.be/vD_ei8OwnRM


I was invited to teach a parent class; isn’t it wonderful that you, like so many others around the world, are doing something so special with your children??  This is a one-of-a-kind event…I’ve never been to anything with so many violas in one place before, and with no other instruments! It was truly magical to be surrounded by our rich viola tone.


This year, the event was held in El Escorial, Spain.  It’s about an hour north of Madrid, and was a former capital of Spain.  I got to visit the Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  We had students from Pre-Twinkle all the way up through Book 6, and it is growing each and every time we meet.  Two years ago, we were in Watford, which is just outside of London.  I feel so privileged to use Suzuki Viola as a way to explore the world, but especially as a way to meet students all over the globe.  Perhaps in two years time, you’ll join me?

Orchestra and Chamber Music Concert!

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Our orchestra and Chamber groups gave their Fall term performance on Saturday, 1 December.  This was the first time the students had the opportunity to perform in a space that also allowed them to have the full performer experience of entering the stage from the green room rather than from the audience. It really made a difference in the experience of the performers, and for the audience too!

In the orchestra, Sander, Hermione and Naphat were great section leaders for the violins for this term.  For the Spring Term, the leaders will be as follows:

Concertmaster:  Roger

Principal 2nd violin: Oliver

Co-Principal 3rd violins:  Ella & Stacey

The leaders are chosen based on dedication, commitment, preparation and engagement on an ongoing basis.

Many thanks to Ms. Jane and Ms. Sandra for their work with the orchestra, and to Ms. Ryoko for all of her efforts with the chamber groups!

 

Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Sandra’s Studio Recital

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Our last studio recital of the season was given by Ms. Sandra and Ms. Jennifer’s students.

There are so many young cello students, and it was great to see how well-prepared both the students and the parents were for the performance environment and experience!

Please enjoy the photos of the event.

 

 

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