QualityMusicEducationforAllStudents

2016-2017AcademicYearOfferingsThankyouforyourinterestintheTSSM!WeofferSuzukilessonsinviolin,viola,cello,flute,harp,pianoandcomposition.AllofourteachersareprofessionalmusicianswhohavemadeacommitmenttoteachtheideasofDr.Suzuki.Pleaselookthroughourofferings!Ifyouhaveanyquestions,ortoenrollinprivatelessonsandgroupclasses,completearegistrationformandreturnittotheaddresslisted.

PRIVATELESSONSSuzuki-stylelessonsareavailableforviolin,viola,cello,piano,flute,harpandcomposition.Whetheryouareabeginningstudent,abeginningadultoryoujustwanttoimproveyourskills,ourteacherscanhelpyou.Selectinstrumentswillallowstudentsasyoungas3tobeginprivatestudy.Privatelessonsareofferedin30,45and60minutesessions.StudentsenrollfortheschoolyearwhichstartsinSeptember.Tuitionwillbeproratedforthosejoininglaterintheyear.Pleasefillouttheattachedregistrationformandsubmititalongwithyourlessonplacementfee($25)totheaddresslisted.PrivatelessonsaretaughtattheProfessionalBuildingat1838ParkwoodAvenueinToledo.Stringstudentsdonotneedtoprocureaninstrumentbeforelessonsstart.Pianostudentsshouldhaveaccesstoahighqualitykeyboardfordailypractice.ParentsplayaveryimportantroleinSuzukistudies.Pleasecontactusifyouwouldliketoobservegroupclasses,lessons,orlearnmoreaboutthemethod,ourschoolandourmusicalcommunity.Formoreinformation,pleasecheckoutthewebsiteorcontacttheoffice.

THETOLEDOSYMPHONYSCHOOLOFMUSICLocatedat1838ParkwoodAvenue,atthecornerofParkwoodandMonroe

P.O.Box407•Toledo,Ohio43697Phone:(419)418-0022•Fax:(419)321-6890

http://www.toledosymphony.com/youth/school-of-music-tssm/•tssm@toledosymphony.com

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WhystudyattheTSSM?♪ Teachersareprofessionalmusicians♪ TeachershavereceivedspecialtrainingandareregisteredwiththeSuzukiAssociationofthe

Americas(SAA)♪ FreeordiscountedticketstomanyTSOevents♪ PerformanceopportunitieswithTheToledoSymphonyOrchestraanditsmusiciansatvenues

suchasthePeristylestage,ValentineTheaterandmore!♪ Multiplesolorecitalsofferedthroughouttheyear♪ GroupandEnsembleclasses♪ GREATLOCATION!Comedownforlessons;takesometimetowalkaroundthemuseum!

QualityMusicEducationforAllStudents

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GroupClassOptionsattheTSSMGroupclassparticipationoffersanimportantcomplementtoyourprivatelessonstudy.Takeadvantageof

thechoices!

DalcrozeEurhythmicsThisdynamic,high-energyclassoffersaholisticapproachtomusiceducationbyusingtheentirebodytoexperiencemusic.Classisdoneinbare-feetandparentsareinvitedtowatchfromtheobservationloftabovethestudio.6-weeksessionbeginsSeptember10Saturday9:00-9:45Ages3-5Prerequisite:noneRachelZeithamel,InstructorBeginningMusicTheoryThisclassisforstudentsalreadyplayinganinstrumentandlookingtogetstartedwiththeoryfundamentals.Studentswilllearnaboutthemusicalstaffandalphabet,writeandidentifyrhythmicpatternsandcomposetheirownmusic!6-weeksessionbeginsOctober15Saturday9:00-9:45Ages4+Prerequisite:mustbeenrolledinprivatelessonsatTSSMAmyHeritage,InstructorMusicTheoryThisclassisforstudentswithabasicunderstandingofthemusicalalphabetandhowitrelatestothestaff.Knowledgeofnotevaluesandtheabilitytoreadandperformsimplemeterrhythmicpatternsisexpectedaswell.6-weeksessionbeginsFebruary4Saturday10:00-10:45Ages4+Prerequisite:enrolledinprivatelessonsatTSSMJoeJansma,InstructorSaturdayMorningClassicsClubStudentsinClassicsClubwillexploremusictheTSOwillbeperforming.Activitiesarebasedonthethemeoftheconcert.StudentswillreceivetwocomplimentaryticketstotheSaturdayeveningTSOconcertandsitinaspecialTSSMsection.YouTubelinksandlisteningguideswillbeprovidedforweeklyhomelistening.ClassprojectswillberecordedandsharedontheTSSMYouTubechannel.Studentswillcompose,arrange,learnabouttherepertoireandmeetspecialguests.SessionIDates:9/24&10/1,10/22&10/29,11/12&11/19SessionIIDates:1/7&1/14,1/28&2/4,2/18&2/25Saturday11:00-12:00Ages7+OpentoallstudentsSuzukiBook2+orpermissionofinstructor(includingnon-TSSMstudents)AmyHeritage,Instructor

�Flutes�Flute/PianoDuoPlayingwithyourowninstrumentisoneskill;playingwithotherinstrumentisanotherskill!Pianostudentswillbematchedwithflutestudentstolearnabitmoreaboutworkingtogetherandperformingasa

team.PolishedselectionswillbeplayedontheMay6threcital.6-weeksessionbeginsMarch18Saturday10:00-10:45Ages6+Prerequisite:permissionofinstructorAmyHeritage,Instructor

Thefineprintaboutgroupclasses• Allgroupclassesare$60unlessotherwisenoted.• GroupClassesareheldattheProfessional

Buildingat1838ParkwoodAvenuewithpossiblespecialperformancesbeingheldoffcampus.

• Groupclasseshavelimitedenrollment.• Studentswithinconsistentattendancemaybe

askedtonotperformonconcerts,ifapplicable• Classesnotmeetingminimumenrollmentwillbe

cancelled

�Cellos�CelloGroupClassCelloclasswillbeofferedfortwosessions.Studentswilllearnnewmusicandpracticeplayingaspartofacellochoir.Topicscoveredincluderepertoirereviewanddevelopmentofmusicreadingskillsthroughensembleplayingandtheorygames.SessionI*beginsOctober15(6-weeksession)Saturday10:00-10:30($50)SessionIIbeginsFebruary4(12-weeksession)Saturday11:00-11:30($100)Prerequisite:opentoallSuzukicellostudentsJoeJansma,Instructor

*SessionIis12weekswhencombinedwithFestivalFlutesandStrings

TwinkleClassTwinkleClassisdesignedforviolinstudentsintheearlytobeginningpartofBook1.Studentswillparticipateinactivitiesthatencouragelistening,followingdirectionsandplayingasagroup.Openstringpartswillbelearnedto“accompany”theAllegro!Violinclass!PolishedselectionswillbeplayedontheMay6threcital.6-weeksessionbeginsMarch18Saturday9:00-9:30Ages3+Prerequisite:enrolledinprivatelessonsatTSSMCherylTrace,InstructorAllegro!ViolinsThisclasswilldevelopensembleskills,rhythmandbasicreadingskillsallwhileplayingtheviolin.Thelevelofmusicwillbetailoredtotheleveloftheclass.PolishedselectionswillbeplayedontheMay6threcital6-weeksessionbeginsMarch18Saturday9:00-9:45Ages5+Prerequisite:Violinstudentsenrolledinprivatelessons;middleofBook1throughBook3SteveKruse,InstructorVivace!StringsHavefunanddevelopyourreadingandensembleskillswiththisgroup!Musicselectionwillbetailoredtothelevelofthegroup.12-weeksessionbeginsFebruary6($120)Mondays5:30-6:20Ages6+Prerequisite:enrolledinprivatelessons,mid-Book2+andreadingexperienceCherylTrace,instructor

�FestivalFlutesandStrings�EXCITINGNEWS!InDecemberandJanuary,allstringandflutestudentswillparticipateinFestivalFlutesandStrings!TheFestivalincludes6-groupclasses/rehearsalsleadinguptoaperformanceontheValentineStagewiththeTSO,ANDaninvitationtoleadtheNationalAnthemataWalleyegame!“FestivalClasses”areincludedinyourprogramfee.Writethesedatesinyourcalendartoday…Youdon’twanttomissthisamazingopportunity!

RehearsalDates:December3,10&17,andJanuary7,14and22RehearsalTimes:Between9:00-10:40(yourexacttimewillbasedonyourgroup,30-45minutecommitment)Performances:

• Sunday,January22(TSOFamilyConcert)Studentticketandoneadditionaladultticketareincluded.AdditionalticketsavailablebycallingtheTSOBoxOffice

• Saturday,January28WalleyeGame(ticketinformationcomingsoon!)Leaders:CherylTrace,SteveKruse,JulienneBowers,TimZeithamel,violin;AmyHeritage,flute;JoeJansma,celloThegroupclasses/rehearsalsleadinguptotheconcertwillfocusonlearningnewmusicbutalsopolishingreviewpieces.Rehearsalsaremandatory.Wehavebeeninvitedbybothvenuestoplayinthelobbypriortotheevent.MusicisavailableforallstringandflutestudentssoEVERYONEcanparticipate.StudentsMUSTattendatleast5ofthegroupclassesandknowallmusictoasatisfactorylevelinordertoparticipate.Theprogramfeeisnon-refundable.

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�Pianos�PianoBook1ClassTheemphasisofthisclassisperformingandreviewingBook1piecesandusingthesepiecesasanintroductiontoformandanalysis,andimprovisation.ListeningandotheractivitieswillhelpstudentsacceleratetheirprogressinBook1andBook26-weeksessionbeginsFebruary5Sunday12:15-12:55Ages4+Prerequisite:StudentsstudyingSuzukiPianoSchoolVol.1or2RachelZeithamel,InstructorPianoBook2ClassTheemphasisofthisclasswillbeperformingandreviewingBook2repertoireaswellasusingfamiliarBook1piecestopracticeformandanalysis,transpositionandimprovisation.Studentswillbeencouragedbyweeklylisteningassignments.Studentswillgainexposuretothecircleoffifthsandincreasetheirknowledgeofprimarychords.6-weeksessionbeginsSeptember12Mondays5:30-6:15Ages6+Prerequisite:StudentsstudyingSuzukiPianoSchoolVol.2or3JoeJansma,InstructorPianoEnsembleClassMakingmusicwithotherpianistsisagreatwaytolearnmoreabouttheinstrumentandhavefun.Studentsinthisclasswilllearnhowtoplayasagroupbystudying4-handpianomusic.ApolishedpiecewillbeperformedatourannualDecemberRecitalatSwanCreek.6-weeksessionbeginsNovember7Monday5:30-6:15*Ages6+Prerequisite:Book2+;ReadingLevel1+RachelZeithamel,Instructor*Classtimesareflexible,dependingonenrollmentFlute/PianoDuoPlayingwithyourowninstrumentisoneskill;playingwithotherinstrumentsisanotherskill!Pianostudentswillbematchedwithflutestudentstolearnabitmoreaboutworkingtogetherandperformingasateam.PolishedselectionswillbeplayedontheMay6threcital.6-weeksessionbeginsMarch18Saturday10:00-10:45Ages6+Prerequisite:SuzukiBook2+;readingexperienceAmyHeritage,Instructor

TSSM2016-1017 9/6 Lessons Start 9/10 Dalcroze Begins 9/12 Piano Book 2 class begins 9/24 Saturday Classics Club 10/1 HONOR ROLL CHALLENGE BEGINS 10/1 Saturday Classics Club 10/15 Beginning Music Theory/Cello Class begins 10/22 Saturday Classics Club 10/23 Solo Recital #1 10/29 Saturday Classics Club 10/30 Piano Halloween Play-Ins 11/12 Piano Ensemble begins 11/12 Saturday Classics Club 11/19 Saturday Classics Club 11/19 Solo Recital # 2 11/22-11/27 Thanksgiving Break (no lessons) 12/3 FESTIVAL GROUPS 12/10 FESTIVAL GROUPS 12/11 Make-up week begins 12/15 Piano Recital at Swan Creek 12/17 FESTIVAL GROUPS 1/2 Lessons Resume 1/7 FESTIVAL GROUPS /Saturday Classics Club 1/14 FESTIVAL GROUPS /Saturday Classics Club 1/21 FESTIVAL GROUPS 1/22 Family 3 Concert 1/28 Saturday Classics Club 1/28 Walleye Game 2/4 Saturday Classics/Theory/Cello Class begins 2/5 Piano Book 1 Class begins 2/6 Vivace Begins 2/18 Saturday Classics Club 2/25 Saturday Classics Club 2/26-3/4/17 Musical Achievement 3/18 Fl/Piano Duo / Twinkle & Allegro Class begins 3/19 Solo Recital #3 4/1 Solo Recital #4 4/10-16/17 SPRING BREAK 4/30 Solo Recital #5 5/6 Recital #6 (Groups) 5/15 Solo Recital #7 5/19 Piano Concert Day 1 5/21 Piano Concerto Day 2 5/22 Make up week Checkouttheclassdescriptionsforinformationandadditionalguidelinesofeachclass!