2024ArchiveJournal

NZSJ Volume 35 No.2 Summer 2024

In this issue:

  • Editorial – Vicky Williams
  • Honouring Winifred Bickerstaff – Jan Beck
  • Hawke’s Bay Suzuki Student Reaches New Heights
  • The Cello Retreat: Heart And Harmony Jacinda Faloon-Cavander & Sally-Anne Brown
  • A Student’s View – Erina Hanmer
  • Listening To Masters Nurtures A Suzuki Heart – Flynn Hainsworth
  • Composition: Smells Like Home – Leo Diaz-Poff
  • Raise Your Ability With A Piece You Can Play – Dr Suzuki
  • A Promise For Young Pianists – Linda Kerr
  • ECE Recording Underway
  • Graduation List 2023
  • Graduation List 2024
  • Branch Reports
  • NZ Suzuki Institute Executive Members
  • Upcoming Events

Honouring Winifred Bickerstaff

A tribute recognizing Winifred Bickerstaff’s contributions to Suzuki music education in New Zealand, celebrating her 99th birthday.

Hawke’s Bay Suzuki Student Reaches New Heights

A feature on Josef Oosthuizen, a young violinist from Hawke’s Bay, highlighting his recent achievements in local theatre.

The Cello Retreat: Heart and Harmony

Highlights from a recent cello retreat, where Suzuki cellists gathered for music and camaraderie, embracing Suzuki’s philosophy.

A Student’s View

Erina Hanmer shares her perspective on the joys of orchestras and Suzuki education.

Listening to Masters Nurtures a Suzuki Heart

Flynn Hainsworth reflects on the inspiration gained from attending a concert by violinist Augustin Hadelich.

Smells Like Home

An original guitar composition by 17-year-old Leo Diaz-Poff, complete with sheet music.

Raise Your Ability with a Piece You Can Play

Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s advice on improving skills by practicing familiar pieces to build confidence and ability.

A Promise for Young Pianists

Linda Kerr encourages young pianists to trust their musical progress and enjoy each stage of learning.

ECE Recording Underway

News on the Suzuki Early Childhood Education recording project, featuring songs in te reo Māori.

Graduation List 2023

Recognizing Suzuki students who achieved graduation milestones in 2023.

Graduation List 2024

Celebrating the accomplishments of recent Suzuki graduates from 2024.

Branch Reports

Updates from Suzuki branches across New Zealand, showcasing the variety and richness of recent events. Highlights include Wellington’s successful community workshops, Auckland’s end-of-year concert celebrating student progress, and Christchurch’s collaborative music sessions that brought students and teachers together. Each report reflects the ongoing efforts of branches to nurture musical growth, even as they adapt to challenges and find creative ways to stay connected.

NZ Suzuki Institute Executive Members

Contact information for the executive team of the NZ Suzuki Institute, available as a resource for members.

Upcoming Events

Key dates for upcoming Suzuki events, concerts, and workshops.

Upcoming Events