The Twentieth Annual
Suzuki Violin and Cello Workshop

March 13-14, 2009
Hidenwood Presbyterian Church
414 Hiden Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia

Checks Postmarked by February 21st for Best Rate
For Registration Information
Call: Gail Auberg 757-874-1095

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Clinicians
STAHR Instructors
STAHR Staff
Schedule - Friday, March 13
Schedule - Saturday, March 14
Class Descriptions

Play-in - Every student participates Friday night playing songs they know from the Suzuki repertoire. Clinicians make it fun to play along. (Included in workshop fee.)

Master Classes - In groups of 3 or 4, students learn from the clinician how to make a polished piece even better. MCs are scheduled primarily on Friday to avoid conflicts with Saturday's schedule. (1 per student is included in the workshop fee.)

Group Classes - Clinician led groups based on age and ability concentrate on songs to play for the final concert. See *cello review pieces listed below. (2 per student included in workshop fee.)

Additional Classes - The following additional classes will be assigned to each student based on age, ability, and personal schedule:

New This Year......Pilates! Karen Stowe is a Pilates Method Alliance-Certified Pilates Teacher (at Encore Pilates and Physical Therapy in Smithfield, Va.) as well as a Suzuki violin instructor. Hour classes will focus on principles for proper posture as musicians. Ages 11-adult. Mats provided. Min./max. class size. $12/person (not included in workshop fee).

Fiddle Master Class with Carol Thomas Downing Expand your knowledge of Celtic and Appalachian traditional bowing and fingering styles. A Suzuki repertoire master class is included in the workshop fee. If you prefer to substitute a fiddle master class, indicate this on the registration form. You may also add a fiddle master class to your schedule for an additional $15.

Tract Selections

Refund Policy - 100% refunds will be made before February 21st. 50% refunds will be made between 2/22 and 3/12. No refunds will be made after the workshop begins.

Out of towners - For overnight accommodations check out hotels on J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Jefferson Ave., or Warwick Blvd. that are within 5 miles of Christopher Newport University or the Mariners' Museum. Numerous restaurants are located within this area as well.

Confirmation - Confirmation letters and personal schedules will be mailed by March 6th.

Miscellaneous Information

1. Hidenwood Presbyterian Church is located at 414 Hiden Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606. Google Map. From the Southside, take Route 64 over the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel and continue towards Richmond. Take the J.Clyde Morris Exit (2nd exit) which will head you south on J.Clyde Morris. Pass the Virginia Living Museum and at Warwick Blvd take a right. Christopher Newport University will be on your left. Take a left onto Hiden Blvd after you pass the University (at a stop light) and continue down the road till you see the church on your right. Parking is in the back.

2. Enter the Church near the Sanctuary near the playground. The registration table will be open all afternoon Friday as you arrive for your classes. Please pick up your name tags and wear them the entire weekend. Also, check your room assignments and confirm your schedule as there may have been changes.

3. Help us keep the church clean. Taking care of your trash will help us a lot. The eating area will be in McKeithen Hall. Check out the tables for your snack time.

4. Parents must be with their children at all times (EXCEPT during the parent session- we want you all to attend! - at 1:30 on Saturday).

5. Mr. Lance Bellamy, from Bellamy Violins, will be available on Friday and Saturday for advice on instrument maintenance and strings, and for selling his instruments. Look for the announcement regarding his informative session(s) during the workshop on all the above topics.

6. STAHR t-shirts (orange) are on sale for $10. All sizes.

7. Remember....the Play-in and Final Concert is for all students. We are looking forward to a fun weekend of playing and learning!

Any conflicts/problems/questions please email Christina Morton at stahrmusicians@aol.com.

Cello Review Pieces for 2009

Announcements

STAHR Italy Tour 2012
We are so excited to announce that STAHR's "Suzuki Strings of Hampton Roads" ensemble is planning a performance tour of Italy in June 2012.

We will visit the cities of Rome, Siena, Florence, Cremona, Venice, Verona and Milan during the 10 day/8 night adventure. For more information click here STAHR Italy Tour 2012

Click here to see the Itinerary

Membership Dues
Membership Dues still accepted. Join today for reminder emails and the most updated information. We are new and improved.

Violin Book Revisions
We will be adopting the SAA recommendations for integrating the changes to the violin volumes books 1-4 beginning January 2009.

Teachers/Parents need to check the SAA website or journal for clarification so their students are prepared when they attend STAHR events.

The Academy of Music
The Academy's Violin Group Classes are open to the local Suzuki community. We offer classes on Thursday evenings at levels from Pre-Twinkle and Twinklers/Early Book 1 (including Parent Education) through Book 5.

We are located on Colonial Avenue in the Ghent section of Norfolk.

If you'd like an extra opportunity for your Suzuki violinist (and with your teacher's okay), please contact Sarah Ford at suzukiford@aol.com for placement, pricing and schedule information.