Suzuki Music Academy of Hong Kong

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

KSMA Students Perform for Oxfam Musical Marathon!

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On Sunday, 22 April, 16 of our students and their families – plus Mr. Jason, Ms. Lan, Ms. Shoko and Ms. Diane – donated their time and music to helping others by performing at the Oxfam Musical Marathon.  It was wonderful to see all of our instruments represented, as cellists, pianists, violists and violinists each played solos, and then joined together for a group performance of  Musette and Twinkles.

Each year, Oxfam has a designated recipient for the monies raised during its Musical Marathon, and children are always part of those who benefit.  This year’s donations are going to the Small Holder Farmers’ Foundation, which will help make it possible for small farmers to continue to grow food – for their families and ours!

Students had really great things to say about the experience.

 

“I’m very happy n honoured to help raising money for these small holder farmers to grow their food for families n for us. I especially happy because mom brought me to organic farming n I know how tough the work farmers has.  

I wanna practise more so next time I can raise more money for helping them.”     ~ Cosette
“Despite that I was a bit nervous, I got my fingering all right.”   ~Hugo
“Playing today makes me proud of myself that through my violin I can reach out and share a little for others. ”   ~Ella
“The best thing was playing my first violin solo piece in front of the public. What an excited experience!”  ~Ayden
“My best moment was getting audience praise with their clapping hands when I was playing my polished piece well on the stage”  ~Hanson
 
 “At first I was too shy to play solo in public, but when I found out how much money I raised, I am happy i helped poor people with my music. I want to do it again next year“.  ~Caleb
This type of performance environment is really tricky – we have to keep our energy, concentration and behaviour as performers no matter what distractions there are around us!    In this type of public shopping mall setting, that is a big challenge, because unexpected things happen all the time!
Thanks to all of the students and parents for working to make this a successful experience – for our students, for Oxfam, and for the Small Holder Farmers!

Sign Up for Coming Performances!

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Some exciting performances are coming soon!

  • Graduation
  • Piano Department Recital
  • Orchestra and Chamber Music Concert

Please make sure that your student(s) is signed up no later than 30 April, and give payment directly to Ms. Lan

Graduation Concert

Date: Saturday, 5 May

Time:

  • 10:30 Graduating Piano students arrive for warm-up
  • 11:00 All other students arrive
    • Twinkle Parents Arrive
  • 11:30 Performance Begins

Dress:

  • Black dress pants/skirt
    • leggings, shorts, sweat pants, jeans, athletic wear of any sort are not appropriate
  • White dress shirt or blouse
  • Black dress shoes
    • sandals, flip flops, sneakers, trainers, high heels are not appropriate
  • Black tights or white ankle socks for girls; black dress socks for boys

Fee:   $500 per family

Location:  Y-Theatre at Youth Square

 

Orchestra and Chamber Music Concert

Date: Saturday, 2 June

Time:

  • 12:00 Chamber Group Dress Rehearsal Begins
    • Students should be ready to begin at this time
  • 1:20  Vivace Orchestra Arrives
  • 1:40 Allegro Orchestra arrives
  • 2:30 Concert Begins

Dress:

  • Black dress pants/skirt
    • leggings, shorts, sweat pants, jeans, athletic wear of any sort are not appropriate
  • White dress shirt or blouse
  • Black dress shoes
    • sandals, flip flops, sneakers, trainers, high heels are not appropriate
  • Black tights or white ankle socks for girls; black dress socks for boys

Fee: $400 per family

Location:  Canadian International School

 

Piano Department Concert

Date: Saturday, 2 June

Time:

  • Arrive 4:00
  • Concert Begins 4:30

Dress:  Concert Best

  • Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, trainers, flip flops, athletic or casual wear of any type are not appropriate

Fee: $300 per family

Location: Canadian International School

 

Sign up for these upcoming events by 30 April.

SUMMER LESSONS!

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Have you registered for summer lessons?

A gentle reminder that registration deadline is Friday, 27 April

 

Details:

– Summer Term 2018 is an eight week term, and runs from 19 June-11 August.

– Fees for 45 minute package are $4,500; fees for 60 minute package are $6,000; both consist of 5 private and 2 group classes. If you would like to sign up for fewer or more private lessons due to travel (or staying in town!), the tuition may be pro-rated.

– Due to teacher travel and training, please see the following availability:
– Cello: weeks 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8
– Piano: weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8
– Violin/Viola: all weeks

– Group class weeks are listed in the registration form.

 

  • Summer Lesson Registration is open only to students currently registered in our instrumental program.

 

 

7th Asia Region Suzuki Conference!

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Have you registered?!?!

We’re beginning to make plans for our Hong Kong performance at the opening ceremony.    We want to make sure that everyone is able to participate, so sign up today!

http://asiasuzukiconference2018.com

 

If you’ve never been to an international conference, or Suzuki Institute, they are a lot of fun.    When you go to an international conference or summer institute, you have the opportunity to:

  • work with teachers from around the world
  • have classes with students from around the world
  • make new friends from different places
  • explore new cultures and environments
  • attend performances by students and teachers
  • participate in performances with friends from around the world

…and too many other things to list.

Check out the experiences of some of our KSMA students at previous Conferences and Institutes:

Our Suzuki Summer

Suzuki in the Dolomites: Andrew and Isabel went in 2016…you could join MS. ALLISON there in 2017!

2018 Oxfam Musical Marathon: Sign-up Today!

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The sign-up deadline to participate in this year’s Oxfam Musical Marathon is this Thursday, 15 February!

Date:  Sunday, 22 April

Time:  10:30-12:00  >OR< 11:30-1:00  (TBC by Oxfam)

Location:   Kowloon Bay

Repertoire:   

  • Each student will play a short solo
  • After all of the solos are finished, there will be a play down.   Pieces TBD after the sign-ups are complete

Dress:

  • KSMA t-shirt
  • Black pants or skirt
  • Black dress shoes
  • Jeans, sport pants, leggings, jeggings, sneakers, trainers and other sport-type clothing are not appropriate for this event

Cost:   $400 per student minimum fundraising requirement

Sign-up:

https://suzukihk.wufoo.eu/forms/q1f86nko0lrzwui/

This is the 28th Anniversary of the Oxfam Musical Marathon.  The proceeds from this 2-day fundraising performance are used to help people around the world escape poverty.  The beneficiary from this year’s Musical Marathon is the Smallholder Farmers Development Fund.

The Oxfam Musical Marathon is a wonderful opportunity for our students to have the joy of performing while knowing that their musical performance is having a direct positive impact on the lives of other children.  How wonderful that our children can help other children have the opportunity to grow the food that will sustain their families!

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