Suzuki Music Academy of Hong Kong

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

Parent Seminars – Spring, 2019 Enrolment

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“Music exists for the purpose of growing an admirable heart”    

                                                                                                                           ~Shinichi Suzuki

Are you and your child interested in learning cello, piano or violin?

Will your child be at least 4 years old on or before  1 January 2019?

Please join us for a Seminar for parents of prospective

Instrumental Program Students!

WHEN: Saturday, 6 October 3:00-5:00p.m.    -OR-     Thursday, 11 October 7:00- 9:00p.m.
WHERE:
KinderU Suzuki Music Academy
25/F, Times Media Centre
133 Wanchai Road

SIGN-UP: SPACE IS LIMITED!

Please use this link to sign up:
https://suzukihk.wufoo.com/forms/q4hxv7t158ua2p/

*We will offer one seat to each family due to space limitations*

Attendance at the Parent Seminar is Step 1 of the required three-step process for joining our instrumental program:

STEP 1: Sign up and attend one Parent Seminar

  • Saturday, 6 October 3:00-5:00pm
  • Thursday, 11 October 7:00-9:00pm
*The required Parent Seminar includes information about  the Suzuki Talent Education Method, our School, and the admissions  process

STEP 2: Schedule and attend observations with your child

*Observations are scheduled individually beginning after attending the parent seminar

STEP 3: Student families who successfully complete the observation process will be invited to attend a group/interview on Saturday, 8 December 9:00a.m.

*Following the group/interview, lesson times will be offered to successful participants

 

We look forward to meeting you!

SUZUKI SUMMER REFLECTION: Chloe Chung (& family)

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This summer it was Chloe’s first experience in a Suzuki summer institute as a participating student.  For the past 3 years, she simply tagged along with her older brother Caleb taking singing and yoga lessons!  Last year she saw a 4 year old girl playing cello on stage and she’s been asking for lessons since. By July, she’s taken two semesters of cello lessons with Miss Sandra and was so excited when she learnt that she’d be in an orchestra, take master & group classes everyday for five days!!

Although we have been Suzuki parents for seven years with Caleb on his violin and just a year with Chloe on the cello, we never stop marvelling at how much they learn and enjoy in these summer institutes. For Chloe,  this has been especially true. First, she picked up her bow and started using it after her teacher taught her a few techniques. Before that she’s been doing pizzacato.
Second, she was given music just like everyone else in an orchestra with a very short stand – while she did open strings during most of the song – she felt really empowered that she was part of a much bigger group creating amazing sounds in the orchestra.  Last but not least, she got to perform with everyone on stage on the last day wearing the Suzuki camp shirt  – she couldn’t be happier!
Many parents over the years asked us if we are worried about other teachers undermining what our home teacher has taught our kids in HK.  We’ve consistently found that the opposite is true – they have simply reinforced what we’ve learnt – the importance of posture, the significance of a bow hold, the ability to create a beautiful tone and much more – these very fundamental Suzuki values which we hear week in week out  – we hear time and time again from all the teachers in the US.  The best thing was that in the two weeks while we were on holiday in Canada, Chloe picked up the cello and played with her bow every morning after breakfast – and insisted that we give her a proper applause after her Song of the wind.  Also inspired by older kids doing a recital on the last day!
Perhaps most importantly, it was the new friendships we’ve made in these institutes that are so special.  This year,  Chloe met Anne whose parents teach music at the University.  The two girls were inseparable for 3 days – holding hands going from class to class, playing pretend with their dolls on the grassy areas, even swimming together in the university pool.  On the last day, they hugged so hard saying goodbye to each other that they wouldn’t let go…until we promised we’ll be back next year!   And we will!

Suzuki Summer Send-Off: Rain Plan Reminder

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KSMA SUZUKI SUMMER SEND-OFF

Rainy Day Plan

 

REMINDER!

Due to our unpredictable weather, the Suzuki Summer Send-Off Location has been CHANGED!

We look forward to seeing you at the Vine Centre Mini Hall at 10:30!

 

DETAILS REMINDER:

Date: Saturday, 9 June
Time:

  • Arrive 10:30
  • Play 11:00-12:00
  • Pizza Party 12:00-12:30
    • Pizza will be provided!   Please feel free to bring a treat to share

Location:

Notes

  • cello families should still bring stools
  • all Twinkle students should bring their foot charts
  • Parents are still invited to play!

Even though we won’t be able to enjoy Stanley together, we look forward to making music together and celebrating the end of a great school year!

 

1st Suzuki Convention of the Americas

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We have a chance to be a part of history!

The first-ever Suzuki Convention of the Americas will be held in Cancun, Mexico, 1-5 May, 2019.

The conference will include all instruments as well as Suzuki ECE, so we can all participate!

We are still learning more details from the Conference.

  • Registration will open 1 September.
  • Take a look at the Conference Hotel/venue!
    • https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/cancun/iberostar-cancun

Registration is open to all instruments.  Minimum level requirements by 1 September:

  • Cello:   Happy Farmer
  • Piano: Au Claire de la Lune (hands together)
  • Viola: Minuet 1
  • Violin: Minuet 1

*All Students in Book 4 and above need to send audition recordings for orchestra placement.  

*Piano students of every level must send an audition video for attendance.

Here are the video recording details:

  • Book  1-8 (piano), Book 4-8 (string) students polished performance of a Suzuki piece (with accompaniment for strings)
  • Book 8+ students polished performance of a piece from the standard repertoire (with accompaniment for strings)
  • Video must be uploaded/emailed by 1 July 2018
  • Students will be notified of acceptance by August (before registration opens)
  • For students Book 4 and above, there is a limit of
    • 100 violins
    • 44 violas
    • 36 cellos
    • 16 pianos
  • Ms. Sonomi will be available to record audition videos on Wednesday, 20 June
    • Recording accompaniment Fee of HK$300 per person should be paid to Ms. Lan.
    • Please sign up for a time here:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zkN52VjoBlluBJQWzvgJKdhO4zterBbe_hk4ADY0KXs/edit?usp=sharingWe will have more registration information as it becomes available.   

Piano Department Concert

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On Saturday, 2 June, piano students were fortunate to have the opportunity to perform a recital on the stage of the Leo Arts Centre at Canadian International School.

Leo Arts Centre offers a special chance to play on a raised stage, in a fairly large hall on a good quality grand piano.  This type of environment is something we don’t get to enjoy very often!

Each of the students performed solos, and our most recent (Spring, 2018) piano Twinkle students also performed a Twinkle duet, starting them on the path toward becoming great collaborators!   At the end of the concert, Mr. Jason performed a piece for everyone which was written by a Korean composer.

Congratulations to all of the students and parents for all of their work together at home every day, and to Ms. Shoko and Mr. Jason for the week to week guidance they give each student/parent team.

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