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Video Inspiration for Suzuki ParentsJanuary 25, 2016-June 30, 2016

What? Parents as Partners is a web-based program for Suzuki parents offering short talks on practice tips, listening ideas, review routines, motivation, building community, ownership, parent-child relationships, teenagers, Suzuki philosophy, and more!

When? Talks are available online any time, any day, from January 25-June 30. New talks are aired each Monday through March, with all talks available through the end of June.

How? Registration is easy! Go to www. suzukiassociation.org to view the current Parents as Partners Online information Page. $30 for Individual members of SAA, $50 for non-members.

Whether you are a parent or teacher, Parents as Partners Online is a beneficial way to further your Suzuki education!

PARENTS AS PARTNERS ONLINE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

MacPhail Suzuki Association (MSA) raises funds for receptions at faculty and string concerts and Piano Extravaganza. It provides scholarship funds for student travel and for teacher education.

A primary MSA fund-raising activity occurs on Saturday morning at DeLaSalle High School during string classes and at MacPhail Center on Friday nights during piano group classes.

If you attend one of these events, you will find volunteers selling food and t-shirts at an MSA table. All profits from these table sales benefit these MSA commitments.

MSA could use your help at these tables. If you would like to volunteer, MSA has set up a VolunteerSpot.com web site with slots open for you to sign-up. Please consider a time slot during which you could assist MSA in providing receptions, scholarships, and teacher. Training will be provided.

The volunteer sign up site is: http://vols.pt/gfyxyN

Upcoming Events needing parent volunteers:Friday, March 11 - Suzuki Faculty Recital, 6 pm, Antonello Hall - need volunteers to help with the reception set-up/clean-upFriday, May 6 - Suzuki Piano Extravaganzas - need volunteers to help with the receptionSaturday, May 7 - Suzuki Guitar Final Concert, 9:00 am, Antonello Hall - need volunteers to help with flowers and the receptionSaturday, May 7 - Apple Valley Suzuki Piano Extravaganza - need a volunteer to help with flowers and the receptionSaturday, May 14 - Suzuki Harp and Flute Final Concert, 10:30 am, Antonello Hall - need volunteers to help with flowers and the receptionSaturday, May 14 - MSA Plant Sale Pick - Up, 8:30-10:00 am timeframe - helping student families sort/pick up plantsFriday, May 20 - Suzuki Piano Extravaganzas - need volunteers to help with the reception

Let your studio teacher know if you are interested in helping!

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SUZUKI FACULTY RECITALFriday, March 11, 20166 p.m., Antonello HallFree Admission

Come listen to your teachers perform pieces for students and families. Join us to hear the sounds of the Suzuki Faculty playing Cello, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Viola and Violin.

Featured performers include: Sarah Kang, Nikki Lemire, Alan Johnston, Heather McLaughlin, Chris Mattaliano, Tamara Gonzalez, Annette Lee, Jean Seils, and Andrea French. Works by Debussy, Bach, Schubert, Bergmuller, Thomas, and more! There will also be a piece arranged to pay homage to David Bowie!

The Suzuki Faculty present this recital as a fundraiser for the Suzuki Tour Fund. Donations will be used to reduce the cost of tours for families and fund student scholarships.

Suggested donations $10/Adult, $5/Student. Please make checks payable to MSA.Please join us after the recital for a reception in the U.S. Bank Lobby



SUZUKI PIANO OUT AND ABOUTIn the month of January, 250+ Suzuki Piano Students visited area nursing homes and independent living

centers to perform piano pieces and socialize with the residents.

Congratulations to the following Suzuki students and their teachers for being selected as a soloists for the MacPhail Concerto & Aria Concert

Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3:30pm in Antonello Hall

Brooke Knoll, harp student of Nikki LemireDanse profane from Danse sacree et danse profane by Claude Debussy

Kevin Nguyen, piano student of Richard TostensonPiano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, Mvt. II: Larghetto by Frederic Chopin

THANK YOU!!!Nancy Daley and Margaret Bogue-Harper provided the reception

after their wonderful piano recital on Sunday, February 14th. They also donated 100% of the proceeds from their recital to the

MSA student scholarships fund for the trip to Italy. The folks that attended the concert donated $521. Wow!

Thank you, Nancy and Margaret for your artistry and generosity.

Pictures from Augustana Piano Out and About on January 24th. Beckett McMullen, Maggie Morin, Natalia Yurecko, Ian Bromander, Kat Johannes, and Will Poulter



SPRING PLANT SALE!

The MacPhail Suzuki Association sponsors various fundraising opportunities for students who plan to participate in Suzuki Program tours. Our next MacPhail Suzuki tour is a trip to Italy in June, 2016. Funds raised by students will be applied directly to their personal trip account and will offset their tour expenses. You can start raising funds now for a tour in the future!

Key dates:Friday April 1, 2016 4:00 pm Order Forms Due Saturday, May 14, 2016 Plant order pick-up8:30-10:00, MacPhail MinneapolisMaterials available in your teacher’s studio and on the MSA website.

www.macphailsa.org

Wednesday, March 2Suzuki Program Information Session

6:30 pm, Room 107

Saturday, March 5Italy Tour Rehearsal

“Core” Orchestra only (no pianists or guitarists)12:30 – 2:00 PM @ De La Salle, room 115

Sarah Kang Suzuki Piano Studio Recital2:15pm, Antonello Hall

Monday, March 7Annella Kochanowski Suzuki Piano

Studio Recital6:30 pm, Antonello Hall

Tuesday, March 8Alan Johnston Suzuki Guitar Recital

6:30 pm, Antonello Hall

Friday, March 11Suzuki Faculty Recital6:00 pm, Antonello Hall

Saturday, March 12Suzuki Association of Minnesota

Piano Graduation RecitalsSundin Hall, Hamline University

Monday, March 14Tamara Gonzalez Suzuki Viola and Violin

Studio Recital, 6:30 pm Antonello Hall

Friday, March 18Suzuki Department Recital featuring

100 Day Challenge Completers!6:00 pm, Antonello Hall

Saturday, March 19Suzuki Association of MN Graduation Recitals

Cello, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Viola, Violin and Piano Soloists

Detailed info at suzukimn.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Did you know that we have Suzuki PianoTeacher Training at MacPhail?

Emily Shively, from Maple Grove, and our very own Annella Kochanowski participated in the first Book 2 Teacher Course offered at MacPhail with Annette Lee.

These teachers meet every month to review the skills needed to teach Piano Book 2. The course comprised of 15 hours of teacher instruction and 8 hours of observation. Emily and Annella completed the course on January 26th.



Minnesota Area Suzuki Harp Students had a weekend filled with masterclasses,

group classes, showcase recital and fun! Thank you to Nikki Lemire and Emily Gerard for organizing this event for our community.

Suzuki Harp WorkshopWith Delaine Fedson LeonardFriday, February 12 to Sunday, February 14, 2016



CONGRATULATIONS!Sydney Peterson, Suzuki Piano Student of Cindy Malmin100 Days of Practice, coincided with the 100th day of school!

Hannah Lynn, Suzuki Piano Student of Cindy Malmin100 Days of Practice and Listening!

Lilia Smith, Suzuki Cello Student of Carlynn Savot100 Days of Listening!

Natalie Christ, Suzuki Piano Student of Diana Sherry100 Days of Practicing!

Michael Chung, Suzuki Piano Student of Cindy Malmin100 Days of Practicing!

Suzuki Guitar Teen Ensemble, led by Jean Seils, recorded tracks at IRP Studios with the help of Kevin Bowe, who produced a Grammy winning album in 2012!

Suzuki Guitar Students - August Ho-Chen, Miranda Chance, Lili Kareken, Olivia Rapp, Lukas Murdych, and Silvia Miller-helped the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet on an educational project they are developing.

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