The two recitals throughout the year designated for graduations are the October and February Recitals. For our performers sake, as well as our audience, it is nice to have these recitals even in terms of the recital repertoire. Therefore, because of the interest in Graduating Book 1, not everyone eligible will be able to graduate in the October recital.
For those interested in graduating, I will be deciding who graduates when based on who has been waiting the longest and who is the most prepared. I will of course take requests but will ultimately be making the most even and fair decision I can. After all, as much as I love the Suzuki repertoire and listening to all of you play, I'm not sure we all want to hear 6-8 Gossec Gavottes in ONE recital. We may all be pulling our hair out by the end!
If you want to graduate this year, especially if it is Book 1, please speak to me ASAP so that I can plan for it, and so that you/your child can start preparing! The first week of lesson may be too late the secure your graduation spot for October (just something to keep in mind. There is never any rush to graduate).
Not sure what it means to Graduate from a Suzuki Book?
Check out the guidelines below:
- Perform the recital piece for your graduating book at a graduation recital
- Create a recording of two polished pieces in Books 1 & 2, and one polished piece in Book 3
- Write a self reflection based on the recording(s)
- Give a spot (group) performance on recital day of a piece chosen from the lowest graduating book
Graduation Repertoire
Book 1 - Gossec Gavotte Book 2 - Boccherini Gavotte
Book 3 - Bach Bouree Book 4 - Vivaldi A Minor Concerto, 1st Mvt.
Book 5 - Vivaldi G Minor Concerto, 1st Mvt. Book 6 - Corelli's La Folia
Books 7-10 To be decided by teacher and student
Happy Practicing!
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