Family Activities
Performances & Proper Attire
Performing is an important and fun part of Suzuki instruction. For all public performances, concert attire is required. Concert attire includes the white Suzuki Music School polo shirt (purchased at the time of enrollment). Additionally girls are required to wear a black skirt or black pants with nylon stockings, black tights or black socks, and dark shoes. Boys are required to wear black pants, black socks and dark shoes – no tennis shoes please. Students will not be allowed to play in a concert if not dressed according to these guidelines. Black shorts may only be worn at outdoor summer concerts.
- STUDENT CONCERTS & DEMONSTRATIONS: WE hope to have several casual concerts this year to keep polishing students’ performances and bringing musical cheer to others. Concert and demonstration venues include malls, Tippecanoe Place Restaurant, formal dinners, schools, daycare centers, churches and community sites. We invite you to share information about possible concert sites with your instrument coordinator or with the Music Director.
- ENRICHMENT CONCERTS: Twice a year, Suzuki Music School holds concerts for its students and their families. In the fall, performances by the faculty and advanced students comprise an Enrichment Concert. In the spring, the last group classes will be combined for the Family Ensemble Concert. All families are welcome to perform in this concert with the guidance and approval of their individual instructor.
- SOLO RECITALS: During March, each student will perform in a solo recital for family and friends. This is a special performance for everyone. Concert attire is your Sunday best; it is not necessary to wear the traditional concert attire with the Suzuki Music School polo shirt. Students choose their recital piece with the help of their individual teacher and prepare for their recital by playing their piece 100 times or more.
- GRADUATION RECITAL: Students who have completed a Suzuki volume or book should, with the permission of their individual teacher, coordinator and director, participate in a graduation recital the following November. During this recital, they formally graduate the previous volume or in the case of volume I, they graduate Twinkle. If your child is eligible to graduate one or more books this fall, you will need to fill out a Graduation Form with your teacher and pay the graduation fee in order to take part in the Graduation Recital. Forms will be available through your individual lesson teacher. Submit forms along with payment to the Business Administrator. If you are graduating more than one book, you must turn in one form for each completed book.
Celebration Day
At the end of the school year, there is a family celebration that includes a potluck supper, games and activities. This gives families an opportunity to socialize before the long summer break and gives students a chance to celebrate all accomplishments during the past year. There is no cost for this event, and all families are invited to attend.