Suzuki Voice Available at Ottawa Suzuki Strings January

Suzuki Voice Available at Ottawa Suzuki Strings January 2014

What is Suzuki Voice? • The voice – the human instrument • Available: – – – Prenatal classes (expectant moms & dads) Parental classes (moms, dads & newborns) Group lessons (all ages) Individual lessons (ages 3 -18) Performance opportunities

WHY TAKE SUZUKI VOICE? • Cheapest instrument of all, easily transported! • Singing is an extension of speech – everybody can sing! • Learn to sing naturally, healthily & safely • Body awareness • Confidence, expression & artistry • Individual lessons for students 3 years & older

Suzuki Voice – 1987 to Present • Päivi Kukkamäki – Finland (Vantaa) – Started in 1987 (10 students) • Mary Hofer – USA (Steven’s Point) – Started in 1987 (15 students) • Iain Macpherson & soon Ania Hejnar – Canada – Start date: January 2014 • See handout for further details

Suzuki Voice – Finland • Started in 1987 • 10 students ranging in age from 3 -10 years • Students attended individual & Group lessons • Parents attended lessons and helped with home practice • Students also attended a monthly Saturday morning group class

Suzuki Voice – USA • • Individual and Group Lessons Monthly Recitals & Marathons Music of the Masters & Spring Festival Concert Community & charity event performances Local, district & state solo/ensemble contests Musical Theatre unit Senior Graduation Recital

Suzuki Voice Repertoire – Book 1 • • Cindy Went to Shower • Circle Song • Honeybee • Mary Had a Little • Lamb Cuckoo • Twinkle, Little Star • • • The Bunny Family Little Mice Lightly Row A Cat and a Giant Long, Long Ago The Fox is Crying

Suzuki Voice at OSS Group Performance Project • Starts January 2014 • All interested students welcome, whether taking individual lessons or not • Potential projects: Individual Lessons • Official start in September • Available to interested students/families as of January 2014 • Potluck/Playdown – Solo & ensemble concert of • Opera Lyra Children’s book 1 voice repertoire Chorus opportunities – Voice & violin ensemble • Solo & small ensemble performance work – Animal puppetry production

Cost Breakdown • Individual Lessons – Lesson fee: $45/hour – Suzuki Book 1 & CD: $5 • Group Classes – Lesson fee: $60/hour (divided by # of enrollments) – Suzuki Book 1 & CD: $5 – Rehearsal space rental fee: $5 -10 (TBC)

Teaching Locations • My home: 14 rue d’Alsace, Gatineau • Ottawa: corner of Grosvenor and Ossington • In-home (I come to your house, for extra fee) • Other locations may become available