Instruments:

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Guitar, Flute, Voice, ECE* (Pre-natal and Baby Music)
* Only student classes will be offered in ECE

International faculty include:

Violin -Professor Toyoda (Japan)
Violin - Hiroko Suzuki (Japan)
Violin - Yuriko Watanabe (Japan)
Violin - Stacey Shuck (NZ)
Viola - Elizabeth Stuen-Walker (USA)
Cello - Rick Mooney (USA)
Piano -Grant Mead (UK)
Guitar -Frank Longay (USA)
Flute -Rebecca Paluzzi (USA)
Voice -Päivi Kukkamäki (Finland)

Call for Papers

We would like to invite submissions from interested Suzuki teachers to present a paper at the World Convention. Papers can be presented as part of the Parent Education program or the Professional Development (Teacher Training) program at the World Convention. If you are interested in presenting a paper please submit the application form below with a 500 word synopsis to Suzuki Music by Friday 31 October 2008.

Please Note: Presenters will need to provide their own travel and accommodation and will need to be registered to attend the World Suzuki Convention. Payment will not be made for presentation of papers.

Application to present a paper at the 15th World Suzuki Convention

Convention Dates:

14 April Teacher registration and Teacher Professional Development only

15 April Student registration, Teacher Professional Development, Opening Play-ins, Opening Concert.

16 – 19 April Student classes, Teacher Professional Development, Evening Concerts, Closing Concert and Solo Concerts.

Venues:

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre:

Opening Concert, Gala Concerto Concert and Closing Concert

Scotch College, Hawthorn:

Faculty Concert, Ensemble Concert, Student classes and solo concerts.

Classes:

Students will have a variety of classes which may include:

  • Tutorials
  • Repertoire classes
  • Ensemble
  • Enrichment
  • Solo concerts
  • Masterclasses

To add your name to the email list for information about the 15th World Suzuki Convention, Melbourne, Australia, April 2009 please email info@suzukimusic.org.au. We will notify you once more information is available.

Registration forms and brochures will be available in August. More information will be available on this site shortly.

We hope to see you there!