AMBASSADOR
OCTOBER 2013
There will be more information as the events get clos‐
er, but just to give you a sneak preview, here's what we have to look forward to: In October, Violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform with the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra and teach ASC violinists in a group class. We will have cof‐
fee and donuts and a parent session during the Octo‐
ber marathon and our composer/music history chal‐
lenge will begin. The Music of the Masters Fundraiser will take place in November and will have a new for‐
mat so that more supporters and alumni will be able to attend. In December, ASC will once again host the Central Wisconsin 6th Grade Honors Orchestra Festival, and for the first time there will be free group lessons for ASC adult students. January, which used to be a quiet month, now is host to the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin’s Weekend Workshop in Madison (a great way to get a taste of what the American Suzuki Insti‐
tute is like), and Collaboration Weekend, ASC’s cham‐
ber music festival. And February 15, 2014 will begin a year‐long celebration of the centenary of ASC’s founder, Margery V. Aber. (By the way, have you seen the new plaque next to the waiting room door?) There will be more news about this in the coming is‐
sues. However, now you can read more details about the October and November events in this issue. A very special thank you to all ASC students and par‐
ents and friends who volunteered to help with various tasks in preparation for, and during, the American Su‐
zuki Institute. Your generosity helps to keep our tui‐
tion costs down for the Institute, as well as the Aber Suzuki Center. Best wishes for a year filled with growth‐filled, music‐
making year! P.S. Let us know how you like our new email format for the Ambassador and our weekly announcements. Upcoming Events Saturday, October 12, 2013 Rachel Barton Pine, Violinist Afternoon Tea and Group Class Theater@1800, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Saturday, October 12, 2013 Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra with soloist Rachel Barton Pine Theater@1800, 7:30 pm Sunday, October 13, 2013 Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra with soloist Rachel Barton Pine Theater@1800, 4:00 pm Saturday, October 19, 2013 Marathon, 9 am – noon Sunday, October 20, 2013 Solo Recitals Michelsen Hall, 2:00 and 3:30 Saturday, October 26, 2013 Piano Halloween Recital Michelsen Hall, 11:00 and 12:30 From the Director’s Desk By Pat D’Ercole Welcome back ASC musicians! And a special welcome to our 28 new students and parents. We are happy that all of you have given us the privilege to accompa‐
ny you on this music education journey. If we don't anticipate your needs, please let us know how we can better serve you. We have many new, fun and wonderful events and experiences to look forward to in the coming year. 1
when a child makes music with friends, it makes him or her feel great and builds self‐esteem. Students can also feel free to play with spirit and enthusiasm with‐
out fear of mistakes. There is a contagious energy to singing or playing together in this manner that cannot be achieved any other way. The communal sound is greater than the sum of the individual parts. Another purpose of the group class is to review skills that have been learned so that student can use that skill in future pieces. If the student stops playing a piece and does not use the skills for a long time, then the student has to work doubly hard to use old skill the next time it appears in the literature. The student not only has to learn the new techniques and notes in the new piece, but they have to re‐learn the prior skills. On the other hand, if the student keeps all the skills current by reviewing the old pieces, their foun‐
dation is kept strong. The group setting is the perfect venue for motivating a student to keep old pieces in tip top condition. Dr. Kay Collier McGlaughlin, a Suzuki teacher trainer and author of an article called, Why Group Lessons, explains the power of reviewing in a wonderful way. She says, “How silly we would think it sounded if we told a child “Now you have mastered the word ‘cat,’ put it away and learn to say ‘dog.’ Now you can say ‘dog’. Put it away and say ‘horse.’” None of us would do such a thing, for we understand that as we learn our mother tongue or spoken language, we add on to our vocabularies, using all of the words we know. The same is true with this ‘mother tongue’ method of mu‐
sic, as Dr. Suzuki calls Talent Education.” We build a strong musical foundation in the same way that we build our vocabulary. The group lesson is a perfect place for polishing re‐
view pieces since it includes a social component. Singing and playing review pieces by oneself can be dull but when we review with the purpose of playing with our friends, it is a joyful experience. I’m sure the reader can think of the groans during home practice when the child is asked to play the Twinkle Variations again. Yet, if the student is polishing it for a specific purpose to be used for the group class, the assign‐
ment takes on a positive spin. A final purpose of the group class is to develop en‐
semble skills and to refine pieces. By following the leader and by listening to the people next to you, one can match the sound of their neighbors so the group sounds like one big voice and not a bunch of individu‐
The Value of the Group Class Experience By Jennifer Burton Many Suzuki programs require weekly group classes in addition to individual lessons. Students are motivated by playing and singing with their peers and the classes make it fun to review. In my thirteen years of group class experiences in Dallas and in my private studio, the families LOVED the group classes as much or more than the individual lesson. There is a synergism that occurs where each person in the group is raised up to a higher level. Those of you who have attended the free four‐week group classes at our school can relate to this. Students who have attended the American Suzuki Institute, the Suzuki retreat in Madison or an‐
other Suzuki camp can also recall the excitement of working in a group. This article will explain how group classes are different from individual lessons. It will also outline the pur‐
pose and benefits of the ensemble experience. It will show how singers, pianists, string players, guitar stu‐
dents and harp students can boost their self‐
confidence and improve their technique through group class training. The article will also announce a new 12‐week class that will be offered this semester for viola and violin players in books 2‐3. This class is an extension of the free 4‐week class to explore this as an option for ASC families. The ASC faculty members believe that group classes are an integral part of the student’s training. Our vision is to offer a variety of ensembles for our students to enjoy during their mu‐
sical journey. How Group Classes Differ from Individual Lessons Due to the fact that a group class includes other peo‐
ple, the goals of the group class are inherently differ‐
ent from individual lessons. A student needs to learn how to breathe as a group, make the same kind of tone, dynamics and articulation as their neighbors. Individuals need to learn how to blend their voice or instrument into the entire group and how to shape the phrase, or bring out the musical line, together. The ensemble needs to learn how to follow a conduc‐
tor. These skills are used in choirs, string quartets, piano duets, cello choirs and in guitar and harp en‐
sembles. The only way to develop these skills is to practice in a group. The Purpose of Group Classes One purpose of the ensemble class is to build confi‐
dence by playing pieces the student already knows and is comfortable singing or playing. I notice that 2
Center. The class will begin on Monday, September 30 and students can get an enrollment form from the office or just show up at the first class. The cost of the class is $75 for 12 weeks. This is the first group class that will be extended for an entire semester. I am very excited to be the teacher of this new group. I already see the students bonding with each other in the 4‐week free group classes. My vision is that this bonding and motivation continues and escalates as the year progresses. This group will present is first public performance at the mini‐concert at the October 20 marathon. Conclusion Group experiences offer a unique environment for students and are essential for one’s musical growth. They provide a social setting for making music with one’s peers and make reviewing of prior‐learned piec‐
es fun. The skills that are acquired in the ensemble give the student the tools that are needed to sing in a choir, play in a piano trio, guitar or cello choir or in an orchestra. These are life‐long musical activities. The faculty at the Aber Suzuki Center wants to provide the skills for students to make music with others into adulthood. The group classes provide essential tools that make this possible. als. This skill is necessary when a pianist is accompa‐
nying someone else, or if one is playing in a duet, trio, quartet or larger group, like an orchestra or choir. Students who are in the ASC orchestra with Dr. Tim or the Central State Chamber Orchestra with Mr. Becker use the above skills all of the time. Playing in an en‐
semble requires specific skills that can only be devel‐
oped by working as a team. And the more often one does this, the easier it gets and the better the group sounds. Benefits of the Group Class A benefit to a being a member in a group class is that the students get a chance to know their peers. Over time, bonds are formed and students get close to each other. Plus, it is more fun to make music with friends! My best friends growing up were in the string orches‐
tra at school because we spent so music extra time together in rehearsals and learned how to work with each other. It’s a lot like being on a sport team. Eve‐
ryone has a job to do and the whole team benefits from the efforts of each individual. And, like a sport team, it takes time, dedication and hard work for the team to succeed. If the team members come regularly over a long time, the group has more success. The group classes are great places to polish pieces for public performances. The Aber Suzuki Center plays often in the community and our free group classes and marathons have enabled us to polish pieces for these events. In addition to the Suzuki repertoire, special music, like Broadway tunes, Celtic fiddle pieces, piano duets, harp and guitar folk tunes, have been studied in the ensembles and have been played in concerts. Duets to some Suzuki pieces have also been included. The goal is to motivate students to play at a high level and to share their joy of music with the community. Parents of the students will also gain by being at the class. By seeing other parents on a regular basis, ideas can be shared and folks can ask for tips on how to make practice more productive at home. It’s like a support group. Parents share the common goal of providing a quality group experience for their child. When three or more people gather with the same goal, much can be accomplished! New Performance Class Offered this Semester Viola players and violinists in books 2 and 3 are invited to attend a 12‐week performance class taught by Jennifer Burton. The class will meet on Monday nights at 7:00‐7:50 pm in room 290 of the Noel Fine Arts ASC Students Play with Rachel Barton Pine The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra (CWSO) welcomes world‐renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine in this first concert of the 65th season! Her re‐
cording of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Gottinger Symphonie Orchester on the Cedille Record label will be hot off the presses at the debut concert of the CWSO's 65th season. Also on the program is Beethoven's 7th Symphony, written at a Bohemian spa in the hopes that the composer would improve his health. The work was premiered in Vienna on Decem‐
ber 8, 1813 at a charity concert for wounded soldiers. The concerts will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 and Sunday, Oct. 13 at 4:00 at the Theatre@1800. ASC students will provide intermission music for both concerts. In addition, ASC musicians and the Central Wisconsin community can get to know Ms. Pine up close at an afternoon tea sponsored by Ministry Healthcare with the CWSO. At 2:00, at the Theater@1800, Ms. Pine will speak about the role of music in her life. You can 3
will begin with a brief presentation of the many re‐
sources available to parents to help them in their role as home teacher. There will also be time for parents to take advantage of the best resource‐each other! Par‐
ents of students of all ages are encouraged to attend. Each level of development and advancement has its own set of challenges. Come and ask questions and share your wisdom. Sweet treats and Emy J's coffee will be available. read a bit about her early years in this New York Times article http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/23/arts/music/yea
rs‐after‐a‐calamity‐rachel‐barton‐pine‐
prospers.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 or visit her website: www.rachelbartonpine.com. About 2:30 she will give a short group lesson to ASC violinists. (See the review list at the end of this article to begin your preparation.) This will be followed by a reception and an opportunity to get autographs. But if you only have five minutes, be certain to visit her YouTube channel and listen to the Happy Birthday Variations. You won’t believe that one violin and one person is playing all those notes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvAxdJBabBM&lis
t=PLF407D475AE66C85A Review List for the Violin Group Lesson with Rachel Barton Pine: Book 4 Book 1 Seitz No. 5, I Twinkles Bach Double Allegro Minuet II Book 2 Book 6 The Two Grenadiers Fiocco Allegro Boccherini Minuet Book 3 Humoresque Becker Gavotte The App Corner Looking for Musical Educational Experiences online, on phone, or tablet? The following are some sugges‐
tions of games or programs that will challenge and spark your child's interest in Music Theory. http://www.mtna.org/parent‐and‐student‐
resources/websites‐for‐kids/ Apps for IPhone: 1. Tenuto Best all‐around...goes from the most basic to a very high level 2. Flash Class (also called "Music Flash Class")...has the feature "Hot Potato" 3. Musicopoulos Apps from Amazon: 1. Note Trainer...keeps stats for you 2. Note Time 3. iNote Trainer Let us know if you have a favorite music app not listed here! Be sure to check out the "Theory Computer" in the ASC waiting room too! A Composer Contest When was J.S. Bach born? Where did Robert Schu‐
mann live? How old was Mozart when he wrote the Magic Flute? Which students will read the most com‐
posers biographies? Each time you read about a com‐
poser, fill out a card on your teacher's studio bulletin board and turn it in to room 151. You can start by reading the composer article in this Ambassador. There will be a special prize for the top 6 students. Let's get reading !! Mark Your Calendars! The Music of the Masters Fundraiser is November 16 The Aber Suzuki Center's annual fundraiser, Music of the Masters will be held in the Noel Fine Arts Center Courtyard on Nov. 16 at 6:00 pm. Proceeds from the evening are used to fund needs‐based scholarships that are offered each semester. The evening will begin with substantial appetizers and cocktails and light entertainment by selected ASC mu‐
sicians. A more formal recital will be performed at 7:00pm in Michelsen Hall featuring ASC faculty, stu‐
October 19 Marathon Includes Parent Session Come join us for a special session for parents from 9:00 to 10:15 during the October 19 Marathon in the "cookie area" outside of Michelsen Hall. The morning 4
As the parent of an 11 year old pianist, I continue to marvel at the ongoing and profound impact that this experience has had upon my daughter. From the first night of introductions, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and joy, as though we were one happy family coming together for a reunion, and we did bond in a quick and powerful way. We met people from all over the world. We made many friends, ex‐
changed pictures and addresses, and expressed a de‐
sire to meet up again next year. From day one, my daughter looked forward to attend‐
ing her classes with equal excitement. She stated, “Boy, the time sure goes by fast when you’re having fun.” She listened intently and participated eagerly. I watched in awe as she took in each class with unique and heightened interest. At night she couldn’t wait to get home to the piano to practice what she had learned that day. I watched with pride as she quickly made friends and practiced together with them, and very much enjoyed her duets class. To be part of a group of learners at various stages of study was a unique experience. It was fun listening to someone play a piece that you knew was your next song and this added fuel to my daughter’s desire to learn that piece. The flames continue to burn brightly as she has retained the desire to practice for longer periods of time. This has resulted in more confidence and enthusiasm, and she eagerly looks forward to learning each new piece. She is independently explor‐
ing a wider repertoire of music. Having different instructors provide an array of sug‐
gestions for practicing proved very positive. Speaking of instructors, how very fortunate we are to have some of the most highly trained and gifted instructors in the country. I had no idea until I spoke with many, many, families of just how difficult it is to find the quality of instruction that we receive at the Aber Su‐
zuki Center. I fielded many questions form envious parents and quickly learned the lengths to which many people go to acquire the level of training for their chil‐
dren that we so effortlessly enjoy in our own backyard. Supriya and I learned a lot and we had loads of fun (we laughed hard during the talent show). Watching the final performances really showcased the hard work and progress each student had made during that week and we celebrated their accomplishments to‐
gether. We feel truly fortunate and very proud to be a part of the Aber Suzuki Center and we look forward to returning to ASI next summer. dents and, new this year, ASC alumni. A dessert after‐
glow will follow. "I'm excited by these changes," said Pat D'Ercole. "This format allows for more socializing by our patrons, more food variety and music present‐
ed in an acoustically pleasing setting such as Michel‐
sen Hall. In addition, because we won't need a head count and tables for the sit‐down dinner as we did in the past, we can sell more tickets." Tickets are available online at http://tickets.uwsp.edu or call 715‐346‐4100. Tickets are $45 for adults and $20 for students. $25 of $45 adult ticket may be tax deductible. Consult with your tax advisor. ASI 2013 Volunteers Thanks to the following people who volunteered their time to ASI 2013: Remya, Roshini and Dinesh Traynor, Sasithorn Zuge, Yvonne Chen and Sophia Bluma, Carolyn Storch, Cathy and Alyssa Schroeckenthaler, Dani, Gene, William and Anna Hahn, Sarah and Hope Mahon Stacey and Natalie Berk Brian, Daniella and Marco Kurzynski Jeff, Christine and Abbi Spaay Deborah and Sabrina Tang Joe and Soren Luther Orsolya Gosztony, Zsanna and Koppany Bodor Special thanks to Lillian D'Ercole who attached a shoe‐
string to each of 1,000 nametags. Why I Like ASI Each issue of the Ambassador will feature an article written by an ASC student and/or parent who attend‐
ed the American Suzuki Institute (ASI) telling their rea‐
sons for attending. This month's articles are written by pianist Supriya Keefe and her mom, Lauri Martin Keefe.) Lauri Martin Keefe: What a wonderful time we experienced at the Ameri‐
can Suzuki Institute this summer. This was our first Institute and there is no doubt that we will continue to return to this transformational, somewhat magical place, for years to come. 5
Supriya Keefe: Hi, I’m Supriya Keefe and I went to the American Su‐
zuki Institute for the first time this summer. I’m from Stevens Point, WI so I didn’t have to travel very far at all. My teacher is Ann Marie Novak. I play the piano and I’m in Suzuki Book 3. I loved Institute because you get to meet lots of peo‐
ple from different cities, states, even countries. You also get to play music with lots of people. My favorite class was the duets class (only Book 3 and above get to have it) because there were so many cool and dif‐
ferent songs you got to play with one another. I also liked my A Class which is your master class. It’s cool to see where everybody is in their books. At the end of the week we got to participate in a con‐
cert. I was in two, one for duets and the other for solo songs. So all of that hard work really pays off. All of that practicing that I had to do has inspired me to practice even more. I loved ASI and I’m sooo going to do it again next year and I hope I see you there. In 1762, Christian moved to London to continue his pursuit of Opera. It is reported that the clarinet made its’ first appearance in an Opera Orchestra in one of his productions. While in England, Christian played host to the Mozart family. At the time, Wolfgang was only 8 years old; the meeting and the “jam session” was remembered fondly by both composers. Christian had a unique effect on the musical life in London. He and his boyhood friend, Karl Friederich Abel, began collaborating in concerts: the unique fac‐
tor? The concerts were public. That’s right, until that time, concerts primarily were held (and funded) by royalty. Thus began the life of the concert hall. Johann Christian Bach carried on the tradition of the most famous musical family in history. He was a well‐
rounded musician who wrote operas and other vocal works, symphonies, keyboard pieces and many in‐
strumental concerti. He conducted orchestras and performed as a solo pianist. He influenced musical life everywhere he went, and he was a generous man, especially in the sense that he often helped young (and older) musicians who were struggling financially. He passed from this world on New Year’s Day, 1782, in London, England. Sources: Kendall, C. W. (1985). ”Stories of Composers for Young Musicians”. Kendall. Randel, D. M. 1996. “The Harvard Biographical Dic‐
tionary of Music”. Cambridge and London: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. Composer of the Month Johann Christian Bach By Ann Marie Novak Johann Christian Bach, born on September 5, 1735, was the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. His musical studies began at a young age with none other than his illustrious father. At the age of fifteen and after the death of his elderly father, Christian moved to Berlin to live with his half‐brother, Carl Philipp Emanuel (C. P. E., or simply, Emanuel). Emanuel also was a musician and composer, and because he was 21 years older than Christian, he became a much‐needed father‐figure as well as a musical mentor. In 1754, Christian was invited by Count Litta of Milan to come to Italy as a conductor and composer for his private orchestra. Living in Italy in the mid‐1700’s as a musician meant one undeniable exposure: Opera – and lots of it! Opera was the life‐blood of Italy and Italy was fast‐becoming one of the great musical cen‐
ters of the world. While Christian both served as Ca‐
thedral Organist at Milan and as a student of Giovanni Battista Martini, he could not help but be drawn to the magic of Italian Opera. In his lifetime, he com‐
posed at least 13 operas. He also composed many other vocal works, both sacred and secular. Student News Violinist Lucas Chan was named the winner of the 2013 CWSO Biennial Young Artist Concerto Competi‐
tion. Cellist Natalie Van Tiem was runner up. The following students participated in the 2013 Badg‐
er State Auditions sponsored by the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association: Revyn Abbott‐Beversdorf, Wil‐
liam Hahn, Emily Horgan, Faith Kluck and Thomas Meronek, Lydia Ensminger, Ann Tillotson, Kobe Carl‐
son, Sophie Emerson, Jiaxin He, Supriya Keefe, Cris‐
tian McDonald, Trent Miller, Katie Hoerter, Annie Tillotson and Lydia Ensminger. Thomas Meronek was given First Place in the Senior High String Division; Emily Horgan was runner up in the 7th‐9th Grade String Division; Revyn Abbott‐Beversdorf and Faith 6
Kluck received Honorable Mention in grades 4‐7. Hope Mahon, Marco Kurzynski and Sam Ginnett re‐
ceived honorable mentions in the piano division. Voice students Victoria Tillotson and Anjali Iyengar were awarded honorable mention, and Michael Treder was awarded runner up. In the Elementary division Elena Jimenez McDermott was awarded runner up. Kate Young will be participating in the Wisconsin All State Middle School Honors Orchestra. Kate Young's piece "Daisy" will be choreographed by Point Dance Ensemble. Details TBD. Kobe Carlson, piano, performed in "Locals on Stage" at the PAC in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday, Septem‐
ber 12, 2013. Emily Horgan attended the Lakeland Music Camp this summer and was selected to play on the honors recit‐
al. Mahon, Marco Kurzynski, Adler Simons, Aidan Si‐
mons, Carolyn Storch, Julia Storch, Ada Sell, Zoe Sell, Bank Bodor, Koppany Bodor, Anna Hahn, William Hahn, Rebecca McCabe, Kai Huang, Lola Tauchman, Supriya Keefe, Max Malek, Trenton Seegert, and Na‐
talie Berk. Thank you to the following students for playing at the Waupaca Arts on the Square on Saturday, August 17: Anna and William Hahn, Emily and Maya Horgan, Alexandra Lee, Nathaniel Meadows, Thomas Mer‐
onek, Hope and Lucia Stephani and Carolyn and Julia Storch. Mrs. Dani Lai and Mrs. Laurie Malek handed out brochures to the crowd. The following students performed at Krazy Days in downtown Stevens Point on July 17: Anna and Wil‐
liam Hahn, Alyssa and Landry Kirsling, Max Malek, Lola Tauchman and Julia Storch. Thank you to ASC Board Member, Dani Lai, for handing out brochures and to Laurie Malek for taking photographs. Thank you to the following students for performing at the ASC Open House on Saturday, July 20: Hannah Thompson, Lily Mahon, Ellie Schonecker, Annina LeCapitaine, Alex Van Valen, Anna Hahn, William Hahn, Malia Niles, Todd Niles, Troy Niles, Hope Stephani and Lucia Stephani. The following ASC students attended the American Suzuki Institute this summer: Gwenyth Severson, Bar‐
rett Severson, Tuvshin Anderson, Celia Patchett, Luisa Marion, Lara Prebble, Alexandra Lee, Antonio Koehn, Carlos Koehn, Bennett Koehn, Sophia Koehn, Alyssa Schroeckenthaler, Jane Story, Tom Felt, Craig Felt, Katherine Young, Isa Mahon, Lilly Mahon, Hope Thank you to the following students who performed at Panacea on Sept. 7th: Dinesh Traynor, Natalie Van Tiem, Roshini Traynor, Lucas Chan, Revyn Abbott‐
Beversdorf, Ann Hahn, William Hahn, Emily Horgan, Maya Horgan, Abishua Kealiher, David Kingston, Faith Kluck, Rachel Marten, Thomas Meronek, Hope Stephani, Lucia Stephani, Carolyn Storch, Yuling Sun, Tatiana Van Tiem, Carolyn Storch, Elijah Vang, Havilah Vang, Ashley Hoerter, Katie Jo Hoerter, and Supriya Keefe. Faculty News Ann Marie Novak was a clinician at ASI in August of 2013. She represented the Aber Suzuki Center as part 7
of two panels in the Cross‐Instrumental Symposium on Meeting Student Needs. Jenny Burton served on the violin and viola faculty at the Florida Suzuki Institute in June, at DFW/WOW Su‐
zuki Institute in Dallas in July and at the American Su‐
zuki Institute in July and August. She also present a lecture called, "How To Tell When Something is Pol‐
ished," at the American Suzuki Institute. Pat D'Ercole taught a Suzuki Violin Book 1 teacher training course at the Intermountain Suzuki Strings Institute in Jordan, Utah. David Becker served on the string faculty at the In‐
termountain Suzuki Strings Institute in Jordan, Utah and Mr. Becker, Tim Mutschlecner, Tom Yang and Tom McComb were also clinicians at the American Suzuki Institute. Mary Hofer taught Suzuki Voice Book 1, 2 and 3 teacher training this summer during the American Su‐
zuki Institute. Marge Andersen and Judy Meyer were teacher assis‐
tants of the Suzuki Early Childhood Education class that was a laboratory for teachers in training at the American Suzuki Institute. Congratulations to Tom Yang whose article, Com‐
pound Interest, Every Day Practice and Review, (first published in the AMBASSADOR) has been published in the latest issue of the American Suzuki Journal. May 2013 Graduations Ben Van Valen, Cello Twinkles Bennett Koehn, Viola Twinkles Carlos Koehn, Violin Twinkles William Hahn, Cello Book 1 Alyssa Kirsling, Violin Book 1 Landry Kirsling, Violin Book 1 Todd Niles, Violin Book 1 Mark Smyth, Piano Book 1 Rachel Marten, Violin Book 2 Lucia Stephani, Violin Book 2 Lilly Mahon, Viola Book 3 Tatiana Van Tiem, Violin Book 3 Michael Wallace, Violin Book 3 Kate Young, Violin Book 5 September 2013 Graduations Scarlet Simons, Piano Twinkles Christopher Coffeen, Piano Book 2 Aidan Simons, Viola Book 2 Marco Kurzynski, Violin Book 6 Thomas Meronek, Violin Book 6 Trenton Seegert, Cello Book 7 Dinesh Traynor, Violin Book 9 8