NZSJ Volume 29 No.1 Winter 2018

Welcome!

By the time this Winter edition of the Journal reaches you, the Bay of Plenty branch will be starting their Winter Workshop and the South Island branch will be one month away from their event.

Workshops and Summer Camps are a key part of the Suzuki experience. They offer students and their families a chance to immerse themselves in music, to meet kindred spirits with shared experiences and common interests, and to test themselves in a safe and supportive environment. If you’re a student or a family attending, I would love to hear from you about your experiences and the benefits you found from attending. If you’re a tutor, what changes do you see in your students after they attend? Send me an email and I’ll put your feedback together in a future edition.

To remind you of warmer times, the branches have provided a round-up of highlights from the last Summer Camps and Autumn Workshops.

Our lead article in this edition is an interview with the amazing Amalia Hall. I interviewed Amalia shortly after she returned from her recent performances and masterclasses in Uzbekistan. Talking with her opened a window for me onto the busy life of this outstanding musician. It was enthralling to hear her talk about the vocation that drives her and her desire to share what she learns with other musicians and audiences.

I hope you enjoy this edition of the Journal. We will be alternating electronic and printed forms of the Journal throughout the year. If you have feedback or suggestions, please drop me an email.

SARAH NEWMAN, EDITOR
journal@suzuki.org.nz

• Interview with Amalia Hall
  Sarah Newman interviews the acclaimed violinist and Orchestra Wellington’s Concertmaster, exploring her musical journey and pursuit of excellence.
• Suzuki Explained: That Hard Passage
  Karen Kubin shares insights into mastering challenging passages and transforming difficulty into beauty through disciplined practice.
• Branch Reports: Summer Camps & Autumn Workshops
  Reports by Jonathan Ravens, Kate Anderson, and Sarah Cathcart highlight the camaraderie, music-making, and learning at Suzuki camps across New Zealand.
• Why Attend Suzuki Camps?
  A look at the benefits of Suzuki camps, including skill leaps, motivation, and lasting connections.
• Graduations
  A celebration of Suzuki students’ achievements across various levels and instruments.

This issue showcases Suzuki’s transformative influence on learning, community, and musical development.