I hope you have had a relaxing spring break.

I am just writing to let you know that individual lessons will resume on Monday 19^th April

We have one performance opportunity lined up for this term:

We took part in the same event in 2008 and it was very successful despite the weather. There will be lots of other ensembles and bands taking part and there are plenty of other activities going on if you want to stick around after the performance.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the sponsored practice and concert in aid of CLIC Sargent. I will be collecting the sponsor money next week.

Did you see the article in the Maidenhead Advertiser? As usual they changed everything I had written but at least we got our picture in the paper!

I would like to spend the first week back concentrating on review and listening. You should all have the CD for Suzuki book 1-2 but can I suggest that you also get a copy of the book 3 – 5 CD which is available from the BSI shop. In the same way that we learn how to talk listening really is the easiest way to learn a piece by memory. In addition to the Suzuki repertoire you may also want to borrow a flutey CD from my lending library.

Notebooks: Please can I remind everyone to bring a notebook and pen to all individual lessons. It is so easy to forget what needs to be practiced during the week and I’m sure nobody wants to have the same lesson twice.

Finally, I believe there are still some places on the 2010 International Suzuki Flute and Recorder Workshop at Bolitho School in Penzance . The course begins on the 4th August with a play together at 5pm , followed by dinner and a party and finishes after lunch on the 8th August. On the Saturday evening there will be a public concert at St Mary’s, a local church.

I will be going this year and it would be great to have a few of my students there as well.

If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call or send me an email.

Thank you for all your support this term

Julia

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Dear parents

I hope that you all enjoyed a relaxing Christmas break and can I take this opportunity to wish you all a happy new year.

Please note that individual lessons will resume on Monday 11th January

Dates for the Spring Term

Monday 11th January – Lessons begin

Saturday 30th January – Group Classes at the Quaker Meeting House, Maidenhead

15th February – 21st February – Half Term

Saturday 27th February– Group Classes at the Quaker Meeting House, Maidenhead

Saturday 27th March – Group Class and Concert. Venue TBC

Please can you let me know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend any of the group sessions or the Concert?

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Maidenhead Festival on the 8th November. Please click here for a copy of the certificate.

Summer School: Here is a poster for the 2010 International Suzuki Flute and Recorder Workshop at Bolitho School in Penzance.

This course is a fantastic opportunity for students familiar with the Suzuki repertoire to attend four fun-filled days of masterclasses, group lessons, repertoire classes, flute choir playing and daily concerts.

The course begins on the 4th August with a play together at 5pm, followed by dinner and a party and finishes after lunch on the 8th August. On the Saturday evening there will be a public concert at St Mary’s, a local church.

Early afternoons will be kept free of musical activities so that the many recreational opportunities at the school and in the surrounding area may be enjoyed.

Bolitho School is set in several acres of tranquil grounds and is a 10 minute walk from the sea. The School also has tennis courts and there is an open-air swimming pool close to the school.

Please let me know if you would like anymore information or visit https://UKSuzukiSummerSchool.blogspot.com

Thank you for all your support over the past year

Julia

Dear parents

I hope you are having a relaxing summer holiday.

Please note that individual lessons will resume on Tuesday 8th September.

From this date my fees will be £17.50 per half hour lesson. This includes membership to the British Suzuki Institute plus one group lesson per month.

Please click here for this terms group letter.

If you would like to see my calendar please click here

We have three performance opportunities lined up for this term:

Sunday 8th November – Maidenhead Festival

Saturday 12th December – Christmas Concert

Tuesday 8th September – Lessons begin

Saturday 26th September – Group Classes

Saturday 24th October – Group Classes

26th October – 31st October – Half Term

Sunday 8th November – Maidenhead Festival

Saturday 28th November – Group Classes

Saturday 12th December – Group Classes and Christmas Concert

Congratulations to Becky Kershaw who completed her Suzuki Book One Concert last term and to Victoria Gordon for completing her Twinkle Medal.

Congratulations also to everyone who took part in the concert on the 11th July in aid of the Kazi Mini foundation. The total amount raised came to £204.00 which is fabulous and all the money will go straight to the school to help with the construction of the new staff houses.

Review: I would like to use this opportunity to remind everybody about the importance of review. Not only does it enable us to play together at concerts and group classes it also enables us to work on technical skills found in new pieces and reinforces skills that have already been learnt.

Please click here for some handy review charts for books 1-3. You can also buy Mr Quantz’s review game for books one and two from me or www.soundtrain.co.uk for £5.

Listening: Listening is an essential part of learning the flute but if you are getting tired of listening to Mary had a little lamb etc you might like to get hold of some new recordings. If you haven’t got it already, the Book 3-5 CD is available from the BSI shop or you might like to borrow a flutey CD from my lending library?

Notebooks: Please can I remind everyone to bring a notebook and pen to all individual lessons.

If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call or send me an email.

Thank you for all your support this term

Julia

Where? – St John the Baptist Church, Church Road, Cookham Dean, SL6 9PD

Time? – Group classes from 2.30. Concert – 6.30pm. Tea and Coffee will be served during the interval

Dress? – Anything you like!

A collection will be taken after the concert to support the Kazi Mingi Foundation

Please click here for a current group list.

Please click here for a repertoire list.

20th April – Individual Lessons Commence