Mardi Gras Workshop 2023

Centenary Suzuki School students have another excellent opportunity on February 17 and 18, 2023. It will be a full 2-day workshop with an additional Advanced Violin Master Class on Sunday (Feb. 19). Several nationally recognized, professional musicians with Suzuki training will work with our students for semi-private lessons, groups, and orchestra. Each student will have 3 classes each day (with high school students starting at 3:15 of Friday). All advanced students will additionally be placed in an orchestra. We will make a letter available in advance written to school principals explaining this workshop and its value to take to school offices.

• Friday, February 21
  • Classes from 1:00 – 7:15 PM
• Saturday, February 22
  • Classes from 8 AM – 3:15 PM
  • Final Concert 3:30 PM
• Sunday, February 23
  • Masterclasses for advanced violin students

At this time, we do not anticipate having space to offer this to students who started in the Fall of 2022, the requirement for a student to be enrolled is to have Lightly Row polished. There will be no exceptions.

The value of having professional musicians of this caliber working with our students directly, in concert with the private teacher, is invaluable to their musical development. The workshop is also a ton of fun, with opportunities for our students and families to celebrate the season musically as a community. Keep in mind that if you were to participate in a similar workshop outside of Shreveport/Bossier you could count on spending a minimum of $400 – 600 plus travel and hotel. Hosting our own workshop here at home allows us to keep the costs down and our students can experience it collectively.

In order to determine how many teachers are needed, negotiate contracts with the best clinicians available, secure good airfares, etc., we need to anticipate the number of students our workshop will be served NOW. There are already students from other cities asking to attend our workshop, and we would like to include them.

We thank you for your continued dedication and support of Centenary Suzuki School and wish you a year of musical delight.

Review List

Studying Suzuki repertoire can greatly enhance your musical abilities and deepen your understanding of the instrument. Regular review of Suzuki’s repertoire is crucial in ensuring a successful performance. It helps to build confidence, refine technical proficiency, and bring out the best musical expression in each piece. Taking the time to revisit familiar pieces can also bring fresh insights and inspiration, leading to new discoveries and growth. Remember, the workshop classes and the concert are a celebration of your hard work and dedication to the Suzuki method, so take the time to review and make the most of this special opportunity. Your preparation now will lead to a memorable and enjoyable performance that you will be proud of for years to come.

This is a repertoire suggestion for the group classes and the concert. Teachers may play and work on pieces that are not listed here. Please, keep using your Review Chart (found in your practice book).

VIOLAS
Book 1:

• Twinkles
• French Folk Song
• Allegro
• Bohemian Folk Song

Book 2:

• Chorus from J. Maccabeus by G. F. Handel
• Witches Dance by N. Paganini

Book 3:

• Gavotte by P. Martini
• Humoresque by A. Dvorak
• Minuet in D by W. A. Mozart

Book 4:

• F. Seitz – Concerto No. 2: 3rd mov.
• G. Telemann – Solo Concerto, 2^nd mov.

Viola Choir:

• Beethoven’s Country Dance (arr. E. Stuen-Walker)

CELLOS
Book 1:

• Twinkles
• French Folk Song
• May Song

Book 2:

• Chorus from J. Maccabeus by G. F. Handel
• Hunters’ Chorus by C. von M. Weber

Book 3:

• Gavotte by J. B. Lully
• Scherzo by C. Webster
• Humoresque by A. Dvorak

Book 4:

• Allegro by B. Marcello
• Chanson Triste by P. I. Tchaikovsky)

Chamber Orchestra Repertoire:

• Palladio by Karl Jenkins – I. Allegretto