It was wonderful having our current students play with students from past years. We appreciate those who traveled from great distances to participate. What a great musical family. It was also fun to have the Rocky Mountain Strings perform. We appreciate everyone's help in making this a memorable event. Suzuki Strings and Alumni led by Chelsea Gardner Rocky Mountain Strings from Salt Lake City 30 Years of Music Making Cedar City Suzuki Strings began with a small number of families working with Shannon Pointer. She studied violin teacher training in Japan with Dr. Suzuki. Others took training offered by the Suzuki Association of the Americas, mostly at the Intermountain Suzuki Strings Institute, directed by Ramona Stirling. Then an adjunct professor at SUU, Sara Penny, started the Music Festivals and put Suzuki Strings under the auspices of the SUU Music Department. ...