NZSJ Volume 10 No.4 Summer Dec 1999

The Summer 1999 issue of the New Zealand Suzuki Journal reflects the thriving Suzuki community, with detailed updates on workshops, teacher training, student graduations, and branch news. Articles emphasize the Suzuki philosophy, particularly the importance of daily practice and parent involvement. Contributions from parents, students, and teachers offer insights into their personal experiences, further fostering the sense of community. Additionally, discussions on administrative topics, such as teacher training and finances, ensure the continued growth and development of the Suzuki community.

In this issue:

• Treasurer’s Note – Jeremy Brett
• From the President – Val Thorburn
• Letters to the Editor
• Suzuki website launch
• Getting Involved in Teaching Suzuki Piano – Ann and Tom Rogerson
• Parents’ Column
• Pre-Teens to Teens – Joanne Barth
• Cinderella Interpretation of a Seitz Concerto
• A Magical Meeting – Stacey Shuck
• Why do We Practise Every Day? – Dr. Haruko Kataoka
• Flute Graduations
• Students’ Pages
• Noticeboard
• Minutes of NZSI AGM
• President’s Report 1998/99
• Teacher Training Report – Sally-Anne Brown
• Branch and Area News
• NZSI National Executive List

President’s Report
Reflections on the growth of the Suzuki Institute, including membership expansion, teacher training, and financial stability, with a focus on continuing Suzuki’s educational legacy.

Letters to the Editor
A collection of opinions from Suzuki parents and teachers, discussing topics like the Pan Pacific Conference and the philosophy behind Suzuki education.

Getting Involved in Teaching Suzuki Piano
Ann and Tom Rogerson share the early days of Suzuki piano teaching in Auckland, offering insight into how the method began and developed in New Zealand.

Parents’ Column
Practical advice for Suzuki parents on supporting their children’s group lessons, underscoring the importance of community and parental involvement in Suzuki education.

Pre-Teens to Teens
A look at the developmental stages of children learning music, providing strategies for teaching students as they transition from childhood to adolescence.

Cinderella Interpretation of a Seitz Concerto
A creative interpretation of Seitz’s Concerto No. 2, imagining a story of Cinderella set to the music.

A Magical Meeting
A report on a teacher training meeting in Auckland, detailing the efforts to improve teacher development and training within the Suzuki community.

Why Do We Practice Every Day?
Dr. Haruko Kataoka explains the importance of daily practice in Suzuki education, comparing it to essential daily habits like eating and sleeping.

Flute Graduations
A list of students who have graduated from various levels of Suzuki flute education, celebrating their achievements.

Auckland Branch Suzuki Workshop
Highlights from a violin, piano, and cello workshop in Auckland, featuring master classes, concerts, and yoga for musicians.

Branch and Area News
Updates from Suzuki branches across New Zealand, detailing workshops, concerts, and teacher training efforts.

Noticeboard
Announcements for upcoming Suzuki events, including summer camps and workshops, as well as calls for new members and teachers.

Minutes of the NZSI AGM
A summary of the annual general meeting, focusing on decisions about finances, upcoming conferences, and teacher training.

Teacher Training Report
A comprehensive overview of teacher training activities across the North and South Islands, detailing efforts to nurture new Suzuki teachers.

NZSI National Executive List
A list of executive members and branch delegates of the New Zealand Suzuki Institute for the 1999–2000 year.