NZSJ Volume 10 No.1 Summer 1999

This issue of the New Zealand Suzuki Journal, Summer 1999, includes a variety of articles that highlight the activities, achievements, and educational philosophies of the Suzuki method in New Zealand. It covers everything from reports on regional Suzuki camps and workshops, updates from the Suzuki Institute, to personal stories and memorials. The journal also contains practical advice for students and parents, including discussions on music education, graduation processes, and the Suzuki teaching method.

Inside this issue

• From the President – John Hyde
• Letters to the Editor
• Obituary – Hugh McCaffrey
• The Suzuki Method – Felicity Lipman
• Aspen – Lara Hall
• Parents’ Column – Twenty Memos from Your Child
• Music – hard-wiring the brain (article by Cherry Norton, UK Sunday Times)
• South Island Summer Camp
• Hamilton String Camp
• News From Val Thorburn
• Graduation Explained
• Graduation Pieces
• Graduation Lists
• Students’ Pages
• Notes from Ben
• NZSI National Executive List
• Noticeboard

President’s Report
A message from John Hyde, the president, reflecting on the successes of Suzuki events and camps over the past year, emphasizing the growth in teacher training and membership.

Letters to the Editor
A collection of letters from Suzuki families, sharing their appreciation for recent camps and workshops and the impact these events have had on their children.

Obituary – Hugh McCaffrey
A tribute to Hugh McCaffrey, a beloved member of the Suzuki community, detailing his contributions and involvement in both local and national Suzuki activities.

The Suzuki Method – Felicity Lipman
An article by Felicity Lipman outlining the fundamentals of the Suzuki method, focusing on the mother-tongue approach and the importance of early musical education.

Aspen – Lara Hall
A personal account of Lara Hall’s experience attending the Aspen Music School in Colorado, USA, highlighting the international connections and high-level training she received.

Parents’ Column
Practical advice for parents on how to support their children’s musical development, including a list of “Twenty Memos from Your Child.”

Music – Hard-Wiring the Brain
A research-based article discussing the cognitive benefits of musical education, specifically how learning music at an early age improves brain development.

South Island Summer Camp
A report on the South Island Suzuki summer camp held in Oamaru, featuring details on the activities, performances, and the benefits for students.

Hamilton String Camp
A detailed review of the January 1999 Hamilton String Camp, highlighting the workshops, performances, and the impact of the camp on students’ development.

News From Val Thorburn
An update from Val Thorburn, sharing her experiences in the Tauranga area, her participation in Suzuki camps, and her emphasis on tonalization and review in violin practice.

Graduation Explained
A detailed explanation of the Suzuki graduation process, outlining the steps students take to complete levels and the significance of graduation tapes.

Graduation Pieces and Graduates
A comprehensive list of graduation pieces for piano and violin, along with the names of students who graduated in October 1998.

Students’ Pages
Articles and stories contributed by Suzuki students, including a detailed assignment on the Suzuki method by an 11-year-old violinist.

Noticeboard
Announcements for upcoming events, workshops, and classifieds, including instruments for sale and a call for contributions to future journal issues.

NZSI National Executive List
A list of the executive members of the New Zealand Suzuki Institute for the year, along with contact information for branch delegates.