Suzuki Strings Cedar City, Utah Blog 2012-2019

23 July 2019, Thorley Recital Hall, SUU, Cedar City, Utah We have had the most wonderful time making music these last several weeks!  Students of violin, viola and cello have learned dozens of fiddle songs and had opportunities to share their music with the community.  Thanks to all who participated.  We hope that you have had as much fun as we have! 24th of July Paraders! Teachers Amy and Lindsay Our Pioneer audience and local cello teacher. Playing one of our favorites: Orange Blossom Special!

We are excited for our new fall schedule!  See the new schedule below and read to find out about our teachers.  We look forward to seeing you at group class.   Parent Meeting: Wednesday August 28th, 5:00 pm, SUU Thorley Music Building, Room 206 Group classes begin on Wednesday September 5th.  See schedule for times.  Check with your teacher (or email us!) if you need help deciding what classes to attend.  suzukistringscc@gmail.com I apologize for the text size.  It is as large as the blog would allow.  Please use your device's zoom feature.  

This summer has been spectacularly fun as we had students from around the area join us for Jubilee Fiddle Camp!  We played our way down Main Street in Cedar City on a sunny 4th of July morning.  Thanks to all who participated!  Thank you to Sara Penny for some great photos!

It was an emotional evening as we paid tribute to our founder and long time director, Sara Penny, who is stepping down from her role after 36 years. Lindsay Szczesny shared these heartfelt words: "36 years ago the Suzuki Strings of Cedar City held their first spring concert. What a joy it has been too see this program flourish for all these years. Sara Penny's vision, leadership, fortitude, musical wisdom, good sense, and ultimately her love for children has made this pro gram possible. "She was inspired by the philosophy of Dr. Suzuki, who believed that every child can learn to play beautiful music if given a nurturing environment and effective teaching. Against all odds Sara Penny ran with that philosophy and started Suzuki Strings to complement what was happening in private lessons. She herself gained Suzuki teacher training by going to music workshops and institutes. "Sara has been the first to teach hundreds of children to hold a bow for the first time- ...

At our Suzuki Strings group program, we always strive to provide the best possible experience for you and your student. We enjoy and have enjoyed having you as a part of our Suzuki Strings family.  Whether you have been involved in the past or are presently enrolled, we would invite you to take a few minutes to complete a short survey about our program.  Please click the link below: Survey 2019 We look forward to your responses and very much appreciate you taking the time to give your honest feedback. Best regards, The Suzuki Strings Team

Rocky Mountain Strings , a performing group based in Salt Lake City, came to Southern Utah and performed with the Suzuki Strings on April 25th, 2019. It was a delightful evening with impressive artistry and musicianship shown in each selection. The evening began with the Mack Wilberg arrangement of Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing featuring the local Red Rock Singers and the guests playing the 2-part violin accompaniment arranged by Michael McLean. Steve Meredith directed the ensemble. Steve Meredith conducts Red Rock Singers and Rocky Mountain Strings  Photos by Desmond Penny The Rocky Mountain Strings then played the following pieces: Millionaire's Hoedown by Herman Clebanoff Salut d'Amour, Op. 12 by Edward Elgar Introduction and Polonaise, No. 12 by Carl Bohm Caprice No. 24, Op. 1 by Niccolo Paganini Navarra, Op. 33 by Pablo de Sarasate Csardas by Michael McLean Greatest Showman Medley by Benji Pasek and Justin Paul, arran...

Thanks to everyone involved with the April 13 concert with the guest musicians from Salt Lake City. Special thanks to Jack Ashton for his dedicated service to music throughout the state and inspiring leadership.  Videos links to performances: Spring by Vivaldi, 1st movement, with combined orchestras Attack on the Windmills by Don Quixote by Telemann Minuet 3 with minor section Corrente by J. S. Bach Solitude on the Mountain performed by Young Artist Chamber Players Concerto for Two Celli, Allegro, by Vivaldi Suzuki Strings students, teachers, and pianists at April 13 concert Jack Ashton with our Suzuki Strings Cedar City teachers Young Artist Chamber Players at the concert directed by Jack Ashton Recognizing soloists for Vivaldi Spring Concerto Violins rehearsing Violists rehearsing Rehearsal for Spring Concerto by Vivaldi Lindsay Szczesny introducing the concert Amy Gold leading the group pieces in rehearsal ...