Hello Fiddlers and fiddling want to be's!
On Sunday May 27, 2012 from 4-6p the SuzukiPortland Violin & Viola Program will be presenting a fiddling workshop for children age 4-18 who can play by ear at a minimum level of early Suzuki Book Two. Instructors George Penk and Heather Pinney will teach a medley of three contra dance tunes and a waltz. Everyone welcome. To register, email Catherine Whelan at Catherine@SuzukiPortland.com.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Suzuki Baby Class teaches music as a mother tongue
Suzuki Baby Class is an interactive, structured, unique and beautiful experience for babies with their parent to learn western tonality as a mother tongue. While I don't have any scientific evidence to prove that humans actually inherit genetic tone deafness (as so many people want me think of them) there is now scientific evidence that babies can learn music as a mother tongue from the moment they are born through interactive rather than passive musical experiences. Dr. Laurel Trainor, director of the McMaster Institute for Music and the
Mind says,"Our results suggest that the infant brain might be particularly
plastic with regard to musical exposure."(Science Daily) This study can be found at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120509123653.htm.
Science Daily goes on to quote Trainor, "'Babies who participated in the interactive music classes with their parents showed earlier sensitivity to the pitch structure in music, says Trainor. Specifically, they preferred to listen to a version of a piano piece that stayed in key, versus a version that included out-of-key notes. Infants who participated in the passive listening classes did not show the same preferences. Even their brains responded to music differently. Infants from the interactive music classes showed larger and/or earlier brain responses to musical tones. The non-musical differences between the two groups of babies were even more surprising, say researchers.'"
Science Daily reports, "Babies from the interactive classes showed better early communication skills, like pointing at objects that are out of reach, or waving goodbye. Socially, these babies also smiled more, were easier to soothe, and showed less distress when things were unfamiliar or didn't go their way."
Suzuki Baby Classes are offered every Wednesday morning at the SuzukiPortland Studio.
Catherine Whelan
503 244 6190
Science Daily goes on to quote Trainor, "'Babies who participated in the interactive music classes with their parents showed earlier sensitivity to the pitch structure in music, says Trainor. Specifically, they preferred to listen to a version of a piano piece that stayed in key, versus a version that included out-of-key notes. Infants who participated in the passive listening classes did not show the same preferences. Even their brains responded to music differently. Infants from the interactive music classes showed larger and/or earlier brain responses to musical tones. The non-musical differences between the two groups of babies were even more surprising, say researchers.'"
Science Daily reports, "Babies from the interactive classes showed better early communication skills, like pointing at objects that are out of reach, or waving goodbye. Socially, these babies also smiled more, were easier to soothe, and showed less distress when things were unfamiliar or didn't go their way."
Suzuki Baby Classes are offered every Wednesday morning at the SuzukiPortland Studio.
Catherine Whelan
503 244 6190
Monday, September 20, 2010
In collaboration with Rose City Music Academy, Valdine Mishkin, director of SuzukiLakeOswego and Catherine Whelan, director of SuzukiPortland will be bringing Ed Sprunger, author of Helping Parents Practice to Portland for a Suzuki Violin Workshop on January 22-23, 2011. The first day will be devoted to supporting and inspiring parents and teachers, the second day to inspiring students.
Workshop Outline
Saturday January 22 (For Parents and Teachers)
Every Child Can! will be offered. Every Child Can!© (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning.
In addition to exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far-reaching goals, it includes an introduction to learning styles, history of the development of Suzuki education, the role of parents, the importance of Suzuki pedagogical training, and an overview of the SAA’s role in supporting teachers and parents. A fast-paced, engaging and inspiring program, ECC includes video materials and SAA-developed courseware, and provides each participant with useful reference materials (manuals) for later study. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ Teacher Development Program.
Taught by Ed Sprunger, author of Helping Parents Practice, this class is sure to be lively and thought provoking. Parents from any Suzuki studio are welcome as are all Suzuki teachers be they prospective or practicing.
Sunday January 23 (For Students)
Three hours of Master Classes will take place at Lewis and Clark College in the Evans Music Center with Ed Sprunger. We will add a fourth hour if there is a demand.
The workshop will also include a one hour multi-level group class taught by Ed Sprunger. There is a fun-filled learning opportunity for participants to sign-up for the group class only. This is a multi-level class and is sure to be inspiring.
The multi-level group class will be open to any Suzuki student who wishes to attend so feel free to sign-up together with your friends in various studios.
Fees
The fee for the Every Child Can! class for parents and teachers is $100.
The fee for the student workshop is $45 for the masterclass and group class. The group class only is $20.
For an application, email catherine@suzukiportland.com
I look forward to seeing you at the workshop!
Catherine
Workshop Outline
Saturday January 22 (For Parents and Teachers)
Every Child Can! will be offered. Every Child Can!© (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning.
In addition to exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far-reaching goals, it includes an introduction to learning styles, history of the development of Suzuki education, the role of parents, the importance of Suzuki pedagogical training, and an overview of the SAA’s role in supporting teachers and parents. A fast-paced, engaging and inspiring program, ECC includes video materials and SAA-developed courseware, and provides each participant with useful reference materials (manuals) for later study. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ Teacher Development Program.
Taught by Ed Sprunger, author of Helping Parents Practice, this class is sure to be lively and thought provoking. Parents from any Suzuki studio are welcome as are all Suzuki teachers be they prospective or practicing.
Sunday January 23 (For Students)
Three hours of Master Classes will take place at Lewis and Clark College in the Evans Music Center with Ed Sprunger. We will add a fourth hour if there is a demand.
The workshop will also include a one hour multi-level group class taught by Ed Sprunger. There is a fun-filled learning opportunity for participants to sign-up for the group class only. This is a multi-level class and is sure to be inspiring.
The multi-level group class will be open to any Suzuki student who wishes to attend so feel free to sign-up together with your friends in various studios.
Fees
The fee for the Every Child Can! class for parents and teachers is $100.
The fee for the student workshop is $45 for the masterclass and group class. The group class only is $20.
For an application, email catherine@suzukiportland.com
I look forward to seeing you at the workshop!
Catherine
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Dr. Laurel Trainor, of the McMaster Institute For Music And The Mind presented groundbreaking research on the Suzuki Baby Music Class and its impact on infant development.
“The results indicate that active musical participation accelerates musical acquisition compared to passive listening when appropriate pedagogical approaches are used.
Participating in the Suzuki Baby Class is a unique and special opportunity for Portland children unlike any other early childhood music class.
Call Catherine at 503 244 6190 for more information or read http://www.suzukiportland.com/earlychildhood.html
SuzukiPortland Baby Class
Wednesdays 10-11 AM
1/5 - 4/20, 2011
SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego Early Childhood Violin & Cello Program
Fridays 10-11 AM & 6-7 PM
1/7 - 4/22, 2011
503 244 6190 - violin/Catherine Whelan
504 635 3742 - cello/Valdine Mishkin
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
SuzukiPortland opens the Prelude Concert Series 2010 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
On Saturday October 2, 2010 at 7 p.m., The SuzukiPortland Violin and Viola Preparatory Program will perform in the Prelude Concert Series at the Arlene Schnitzer concert hall prior the Hilary Hahn Concert. Admission is free. Bring the entire family! You do not need a ticket to the Hilary Hahn concert to enter the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall to enjoy this family event. For information call 504 244 6190.
Group Class Schedule 2010 - 2011
SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego Group Class Schedule
Tuesdays: (SuzukiPortland only. All students participate in an individual lesson and a group class.)
5 p.m. -- Multi-Level Group Class (minimum Gossec Gavotte combined violin and viola to book 5)
5:45 p.m. -- Theory Class (Doctor Mozart workbooks and Sarnecki Theory book)
6:15 p.m. -- Book One Group Class (includes pre-Twinkle - late book one)
Wednesdays:
10 a.m. Suzuki Early Childhood Education Baby Class (prenatal - age 3)
6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Suzuki Early Childhood Education Baby Class (prenatal - age 3)
Fridays:
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. -- Combined violin & cello Early Childhood Class (age 3-4 with parent participation)Violin registration: 503 244 6190. Cello registration: 503 635 3742.
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. -- Violin (only) Early Childhood Class (age 3-4 with parent participation) Call 503 244 6190 for registration
Early Childhood Education Violin & Cello class for children age 3 - 4 and their parent
NEW FOR 2010-2011!
SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego present a combined Early Childhood Education Age 3-4 Violin and Cello Class together with a monthly Suzuki Parent Development Class.
In this exciting new violin & cello early childhood class, parents participate side-by-side with their budding violinist or cellist, then have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Suzuki philosophy and process by participating in a monthly Parent Development Class. Social, emotional and musicial readiness skills are introduced first, then when the child is ready, individual violin and cello lessons combined with the group class begin.
The weekly ECE class will be co-taught by Catherine Whelan (violin/viola and Suzuki Early Childhood Education) and Dr. Valdine Mishkin (cello).
Catherine Whelan, a Suzuki Parent for 13 years and a Suzuki Early Childhood Educator, violist and violin & viola teacher will lead the parent class. Ms. Whelan brings a wealth of parenting ideas and a broad range of teaching experience that includes understanding set-up issues, healthy physical movement and parents working with their own children.
The ECE Violin & Cello class takes place Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. beginning Friday September 3, 2010. The Parent Development Class will meet once a month on Monday evenings beginning Monday September 27, 2010. (Children do not attend the parent class.)
Maximum enrollment 8 students (four violin/four cello).
Cost:
$425 per semester for the combined ECE Class and Parent Development Class.
$550 per semester for 20 minute lesson plus combined ECE class and Parent Development Class.
Register early to ensure a spot!
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