Brian Lewis, Guest Clinician, for Nov. Workshop in Cedar City

Regional Workshop and Concert:  Nov. 3 and 4, 2017

Concert  on Sat., Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. Public invited 

(suggested donation $5)

Heritage Center, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City, UT

Classes Friday afternoon starting at 3 p.m.
and Saturday starting at 9 a.m., all at Heritage Center

We are thrilled to announce that Brian Lewis will be the clinician.  Learn more about him at http://brianlewisviolin.com/

Thank you to the Suzuki Association of Utah (SAU) for co-sponsoring this workshop and for support from the RAP (Recreation, Arts, and Parks) Fund via Cedar City.

You are invited to the Suzuki Strings workshop concert on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. in the Heritage Theater, 105 N. 100 East, in Cedar City. Music ranges from fiddling to classics. The concert features clinicians with international experience and students from age 4 to adult from throughout the region. The suggested donation is $5 and the public is invited.

In addition there is a parent and teacher meeting with clinicians Brian Lewis, Paul Abegg, and Ka-Wai Yu on Friday, Nov. 3, at 6:15 p.m. at the upstairs conference room at Festival Hall/Heritage Center to explore developing students into independent musicians. This is free and the public is invited.

One of the most versatile and charismatic violinists today, Brian Lewis is an exceptionally dedicated and gifted performer whose passionate artistry has been heard and embraced around the world. "There are a lot of fine violinists on the concert stage today, but few can match Lewis for an honest virtuosity that supremely serves the music," reports the Topeka Capital-Journal. International performances include New York's Carnegie Hall, Australia, Canada, the French West Indies, Puerto Rico, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, France, England, Denmark, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, and Brazil. He has recorded numerous CDs, including world premieres.

As a dynamic and engaging teacher, Mr. Lewis is committed to growing the legacies of the great pedagogues Dorothy DeLay and Dr. Shin'ichi Suzuki for future generations. Mr. Lewis currently teaches at University of Texas at Austin, serves as Artistic Director of the Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies at Juilliard, and is Artistic Director and faculty member of the Brian Lewis Young Artist Program in Ottawa, KS. More information about Mr. Lewis can be found at www.brianlewisviolin.com

Cello clinician Dr. Ka-Wai Yu is an Assistant Professor of Music at Dixie State University, where he teaches cello and directs the string chamber music program. He previously taught at Eastern Illinois University and Indiana Wesleyan University. In great demand as a clinician, Dr. Yu has given master classes in numerous universities and institutions in North America and Asia. He has taught in music camps and workshops in Illinois, Georgia and Michigan, as well as in Hong Kong. He directs the newly established St. George Cello Ensemble and is a board member of the Cello Society of Southern Utah. He also serves as the Principal Cellist of Southwest Symphony Orchestra and has performed at major concert halls in Canada, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States. He is active as a chamber musician, and has been a member of the Kolob Trio, Ensemble Finesse, and the period-instrument ensemble La Réunion Musicale. He has appeared in many venues including the prestigious Aspen Music Festival. Dr. Yu obtained his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Orchestra Director Dr. Paul Abegg is Professor of Music at Dixie State University with previous teaching at Brigham Young University and Olivet College (MI). He completed his advanced music studies at Michigan State, and Brigham Young Universities. He presents master classes as well as serves as an adjudicator and clinician at numerous competitions and festivals throughout the United States. His recording experience includes extensive film and television scores. He has collaborated with many professional artists and groups including Manheim Steam Roller, Donny Osmond, Peter Cetera, Natalie Cole, Marvin Hamlisch, Celtic Woman, Audra McDonald, Leon Fleisher, Marilyn Horne, Peter Serkin, Ellen Zwilich, Fredricka Von Stade, Mark O’Connor, Peter Schickele, Elmar Oliveira, Kathleen Battle, and Gil Shaham.

Violins, violas and cellists are featured in the concert with music ranging from Bach to Brahms plus fiddle tunes and the technically challenging “Hot Canary”. Twelve regional teachers are preparing the students to participate. Group class teachers are Marin Colby, Lindsay Szczesny, Amy Gold, Nathan Craven, Karaly Whitesel, Bethany Jeffs, and Sara Penny. Pianists are Rimi Fletcher, Tasha Seegmiller, Beth Stephenson, and Melanie Jeffs.

The Saturday concert culminates two days of workshop classes with students from throughout Utah. Suzuki Strings Cedar City is a non-profit organization and appreciates support from the RAP Fund (Recreation, Arts, and Parks) and the Suzuki Association of Utah. “We are thrilled that our students have the opportunity to work with world class musicians,” said Sara Penny, director. “We are fortunate to have a strong team of teachers and pianists helping. We appreciate all of them.” Suzuki Strings works with the SUU Music Department and the Suzuki Association of Utah to provide musical opportunities for students.

For more information:suzukistringscc@gmail.com.

Repertoire, schedule, and registration information below:

Brian Lewis

Dr. Ka-Wai Yu, Guest Cello Clinician

Dr. Paul Abegg, Guest Conductor

Everyone: 

All Instruments:

Persian Cat (from SAU magazine to help beginners understand low 2)

Auld Lang Syne from Let Us Have Music for the Violin Volume 2, Carl Fischer

(we’ll add orchestra parts)

Turkish March by Beethoven from Let Us Have Music for the Violin Volume 2, Carl Fischer (with orchestra parts)

You Are My Sunshine  by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell, arr. Wesley Schaum from Anthology Pop Standards, published by Belwin

Riu, Riu, Chiu, 16th Century Christmas Spanish Carol

Book 1: 

Twinkle Variation A in D Major (Mississippi Hotdog) and Theme in A with harmony

May Song with orchestra harmonies

Minuet 1 with orchestra harmonies

Book 2:  Long, Long Ago with variation, orchestra harmonies

Witches Dance, violin only

Book 3: Gavotte in G minor, violin and viola with cello harmony

Fiddle:  

Wake Up Suzy Reel from Fairfield Fiddle Farm 1^st repeat only and D.C.

Celtic "Give Me Your Hand" arr. Amy Gold

Orchestra:

Fairy Tale arranged by Rimi Fletcher

Land of Liberty Medley

Fire in the Forge by Ted Allen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86AFpiqKrNI

Spinning Song, arr. Dalley 

Advanced Violin: 

Bk: 5:  Vivaldi Concerto in G minor, 1^st mvt.

Hot Canary, NERO/ZABACH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EowCAqVgO24 with Brian Lewis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI-4kE8XnwA&feature=youtu.be with Miriam Wagstaff

Viola:

Bk 1: Lightly Row

Bk 6: Hungarian Dance #5

Cello:

Bk 1: Perpetual Motion, Suzuki

Bk. 3 La Cinquantaine, Gabriel-Marie

Change:  Pink Panther arranged by Dr. Yu

Group classes resume at SUU on Sept. 6

This workshop is included in the group class fee.  The group fee is $70 for one student, $80 for two, and $90 for three in one family.  For group class form contact suzukistringscc@gmail.com.

If you see a mistake or have a question please send to suzukistringscc@gmail.com

Friday, Nov. 3 Regional Suzuki Strings Workshop & Concert Heritage Center/Festival Hall	Conference Center Room 7, enter by office on southwest corner of building and go upstairs or from 2nd floor of parking garage by Festival Hall sign Arrive at least 10 minutes before class to be ready, sit quietly and listen when it’s a piece you do not know yet.	Conference Center Room 2 enter by office on southwest corner of building and go upstairs or from 2nd floor of parking garage by Festival Hall sign
3 p.m. (Some of you may need to arrange to get out of school early to be on time.)	Violin and Viola: Brian Lewis, guest clinician Concerto in G minor, 1st mvt., Vivaldi, Book 5, violin only Hot Canary, violin only Gavotte in G minor, violin and viola Hungarian Dance #5, viola only Tasha Seegmiller, pianist	Cello: Ka-Wai Yu, guest clinician Perpetual Motion, Bk 1 Bk. 3 La Cinquaintaine, Gabriel-Marie Pink Panther Melany Jeffs, piano
4 p.m.	Orchestra:  Paul Abegg, guest clinician Land of Liberty Medley Fire in the Forge Fairy Tale  Spinning Song Tasha Seegmiller, piano	Brian Lewis, guest clinician Violins, Violas, and Cello Who are not in Orchestra:   Auld Lang Syne  Turkish March  You Are My Sunshine   Riu, Riu, Chiu Minuet 1  Long Long, Ago with variation Witches' Dance, violin only Rimi Fletcher, pianist
5 p.m.	Orchestra: Paul Abegg, guest clinician Auld Lang Syne  Turkish March  You Are My Sunshine  Riu, Riu, Chiu Minuet 1  Long Long, Ago with variation Twinkle Variation A in D Major (Mississippi Hotdog) and Theme in A with harmony May Song  Persian Cat Give Me Your Hand Wake Up Suzy Reel Tasha Seegmiller and Rimi Fletcher, piano	Beginning Class:  Brian Lewis, guest clinician  Twinkle Variation A in D Major (Mississippi Hotdog) and Theme in A with harmony May Song  Persian Cat Lightly Row, viola Perpetual Motion, cello Wake Up Suzy Reel Beth Stephenson, pianist
6 p.m.	15 minute Break	15 minute Break
6:15 p.m.	Developing Independent Musicians and Parent Questions: Clinicians will give ideas and answer parent questions about learning an instrument (Question Time)	Everyone to Room 7

Saturday, Nov. 4	On Stage Heritage Center 9 and 10 a.m. Brian Lewis 11:15 Paul Abegg and Ka-Wai Yu	Downstairs Heritage Center Ka-Wai Yu at 9 a.m. and Paul Abegg at 10 a.m. Brian Lewis at 11:15
9 a.m.	Violas: Brian Lewis Hungarian Dance #5 Lightly Row Gavotte in G minor Tasha Seegmiller, piano	Cello: Ka-Wai Yu  Bk. 3 La Cinquaintaine, Gabriel-Marie Pink Panther Perpetual Motion, Bk 1 Melany Jeffs, piano
10 a.m.	Violin, Advanced  Brian Lewis Concerto in G minor, 1st mvt., Vivaldi, Book 5  Hot Canary Witches Dance Long Long Ago with variation Minuet I Wake Up Suzy Reel Tasha Seegmiller, pianist	All Violin, Viola, and Cello who do not play Advanced Violin pieces,  Paul Abegg and Ka-Wai Yu Auld Lang Syne  Turkish March  You Are My Sunshine   Riu, Riu, Chiu Minuet 1  Long Long, Ago with variation Witches' Dance, violin only Rimi Fletcher, piano
11:00 a.m.	15 minute Break	15 minute Break
11:15 a.m.	Orchestra Paul Abegg and Ka-Wai Yu Land of Liberty Medley Fire in the Forge Fairy Tale  Spinning Song Give Me Your Hand Auld Lang Syne  Turkish March  You Are My Sunshine   Riu, Riu, Chiu Tasha Seegmiller, piano	All Beginning Students  Brian Lewis Twinkle Variation A in D Major (Mississippi Hotdog) and Theme in A with harmony May Song  Persian Cat Lightly Row, viola Perpetual Motion, cello Rimi Fletcher, piano
12:30	Lunch Break	You may bring a lunch and eat downstairs.  Please clean up. Parent supervision please.
2:00 p.m.	Dress Rehearsal – EVERYONE (We run all of the pieces starting with the easiest so you may have a break when we get to the pieces you don’t know. You don’t have to be in your concert clothes yet.)
5:00 p.m.	CONCERT: Dress clothes please Invite your family and friends.  The $5 suggested donation helps us pay the Heritage Center rental.

WORKSHOP ONLY ENTRY  FORM (just Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3  and 4, 2017)

please send by Oct 15 , 2017 to avoid the late fee of $5.00

Fees: Twinkle Students through Allegretto  $20.00

Individual Student (Etude and above) $40.00 

SAU members:  $30.00 (discount of $10.00 off the Individual Fee for SAU members)

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***Make your check payable to Suzuki Strings

and fill out a separate form for each child.***

Teachers – please send in the forms as soon as you can and you may participate in the classes and concerts at no extra fee if you have students participating.

Mail to: 
Sara Penny, 1366 North Fairway Drive, Cedar City, UT  84721

Questions: suzukistringscc@gmail.com  or 435-586-2286