Denison University Suzuki Program
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to create a positive musical learning partnership among faculty, students, and their parents/practice partners by following the philosophical principles and educational methods developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki so that children can grow into loving and respectful individuals who will have a positive effect on their world.
Instruction for all ages
We currently offer Suzuki instruction in Cello, Flute, Piano, Violin, and Viola. Interested families are encouraged to contact Jim Van Reeth, director, and register to attend one of our Talent Education Meetings for more information and to meet our teachers.
There is often a waiting list of families preparing to join our program. Observations, studying the philosophy, and listening to the Book I recordings are recommended during this time before lessons begin.
Tuition Assistance Program
The Denison University Suzuki Program is very pleased to announce the start of our Tuition Assistance Program with the spring semester in 2009. Through this Tuition Assistance Program [pdf], we hope to diversify our student base by enabling lower income families to afford Suzuki music instruction and assist current families with multiple children who often find it difficult to pay for the same music instruction for their youngest child that they have been able to provide to their older children. The grants will also help us maintain dedicated students and families who encounter temporary financial struggles.
Denison Suzuki Review
The December issue of our newsletter, Denison Suzuki Review, is now available. Please see your teacher for your copy or enjoy it on line in our newsletter section.
Granville Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour
The Denison University Suzuki Program will perform at the Centenary United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Please check the Current Events page for rehearsal and performance details.
The String Rehearsal was a great success. Many thanks to our parents who submitted photos and supported our students. You can see teachers and students hard at work on the photo page.
Suzuki Winter Festival 2009
Our program is gearing up to kick-off 2009 with a month long celebration of friendship, learning and fun with our Suzuki Winter Festival. An all-star line-up of teachers, friends and performers from across the United States are excited and ready to travel to Denison University for this awesome event. Registration forms, available from your studio teacher, are due later this month.
Our Suzuki Winter Festival includes master classes, chamber music coaching, technique and repertoire group classes and a drumming class like those found at the summer institutes held all over the world. Each individual component of our festival, Strings in the Snow, Flutes in the Frost, and Polar Pianos contains some but not all of each class experience. We have created a balanced and beneficial experience for each instrument group.
The Strings in the Snow concert and workshop is made possible in part through the generous support of the Granville Arts Commission.
Spring Semester Events
Workshop, group, and recital dates for the spring semester can be found on the calendar page.
Program Director
Jim Van Reeth (740) 975-4644, vanreethj@denison.edu