January 2004 News for Moorman Studio

Group Lessons begin Saturday, January 10. Be sure to attend faithfully; we have many enriching programs in store.

Graduation Recitals

Graduation Recitals will be on Sunday afternoon, January 25 at Epworth United Methodist Church. Details will be posted on the website: durhamsuzuki.org

Looking Ahead: Something Old and Something New!

Please note two important additions to your spring calendar. First, I will offer a group class for students in volumes 4 and up, on Friday afternoon, February 20 at CVLC. The theme is “Exploring New Music.” We will learn about graphic notation, chance composition, explore making new sounds with our instruments and create our own music using improvisation. The class will meet from 4:45-6:00 PM at CVLC in the fellowship hall downstairs.

Second, I’m planning on a J.S.Bach music performance for students in volumes two and up on Sunday, March 21. We will perform group and solo pieces from the repertoire. Details are forthcoming.

STEAD: Performance at Croasdaile

See STEAD News for important details.

STEAD: Special Group

Master teacher, teacher trainer, and pioneer of the Suzuki Method in the U.S. Mrs. Joanne Bath, will be with us on Saturday, February 28. We are extremely lucky,and happy that Joanne can be with us. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to listen and learn. Children should only play in assigned classes, but all are welcome to observe!

Creating a Musical Identity, Part II

Okay, parents, get out paper and pencil, please, set the timer for thirty seconds, and write a list of descriptors for:

”I am . . .”

Now imagine your child as a young adult,and that your young adult has completed our ittle quiz. What will he/she write? Hmm! Now talk to another adult in your life and discuss your list, how you think you arrived at these nouns, adjectives, roles, hats and values that you use to describe yourself. Some might be genetically determined (brown hair, blue eyes) others socially and culturally influenced, and most a combination of the two. As parents of young musicians, you have a great deal of social influence by providing a rich environment. Be proactive! Listen to good music, go to concerts, encourage daily practice, invite musical friends over to play. Encourage your child to perform for the family, in church, in school, in nursing homes, in orchestras. Praise their efforts, be a good role model—sing, play, listen!

New Year’s Resolutions

Think about this statement: “You will rise to your expectations!”

Happy New Year!