This winter edition keeps Suzuki families informed and inspired, with branch news, heartfelt letters, and exciting updates about the Wellington Conference. Dive into practical tips from the Parent’s Column, explore the charm of the viola, and see what’s new in the Suzuki community across New Zealand.
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Explore key updates from the NZ Suzuki Institute, including executive decisions, upcoming conferences, accreditations, and important dates for Suzuki families!
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Experience the joy, hard work, and camaraderie of Suzuki summer camps across New Zealand, where young musicians and families connect through music, learning, and fun.
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Explore fun recipes, inspiring camp stories, festive parades, and a heartfelt book review—all from the talented young voices of Suzuki musicians!
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Get ready for the latest on exciting conference updates and essential library resources for young Suzuki musicians!
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Discover engaging stories and practical tips for building a branch music library, featuring insights on composer biographies and library resources for young musicians.
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In The Parent’s Column, Sophie Hartigan shares why staying quietly observant during your child’s Suzuki lesson can make all the difference—discover the powerful role of “one teacher at a time.
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Phillipa Less outlines techniques for teaching Vivaldi’s Concerto in A Minor (3rd movement) in group lessons, focusing on tempo, bowing, intonation, and phrasing to help students play together with accuracy and musicality.
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American music books are popular in New Zealand for their practical, logical International System of notation, replacing complex traditional English terms like “crotchet” and “quaver” with straightforward names that children can easily understand and learn.
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Alix Macartney shares her newfound admiration for the cello through Julian Lloyd Webber’s Travels With My Cello, highlighting its beauty and the life of a passionate soloist.
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