Events
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Suzuki Association of Minnesota Piano Graduation
Each March our Suzuki PIano Teacher’s Guild hosts a graduation for Suzuki Association of Minnesota’s students in Sundin Hall at Hamline University. Students of SPTG teachers are invited to perform on a recital at this festival, even if they are not participating in graduation. Please see the SAM piano graduation information on the SAM website through the registration link below, or contact Susan Munson for questions. You will also use this link to register non-graduates to perform in the festival portion of the graduation event.
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Advancing Students Recitals
Held each January, these recitals showcase our students in Suzuki Piano Book Four and above. A reception follows each recital. This year the recitals are on January 25, 2025 from in Antonello Hall at the MacPhail Center for Music. Registration opens December 1. The deadline to register is December 15, 2024. Students submit a video of their piece with their registration. The fee is $25. Please see this information sheet, scroll down, or contact Suzanne Greer for more information.
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Student Ensemble Gala and Ice Cream Social
SPTG will hold it’s third annual ensemble recital in August 2025 in Antonello Hall at MacPhail Center for Music. The registration fee is $25 per ensemble. Scroll down for more details. Please reach out to Susan Munson at Munson.Susan@MacPhail.org for details.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENTS
Twin Cities Suzuki Piano Teacher’s Guild Recitals for Advancing Pianists
January 25, 2025, 12:30-4:00 p.m.
At MacPhail Center for Performing Arts in Antonello Hall
Registration opens December 1, 2024
Registration Deadline for Teachers to Register their students and upload their videos is December 15, 2024
The fee is $25 per student. Teachers register their students
For more information contact the committee chair, Suzanne Greer, members can find her email in the membership page
See registration link above
Suzuki Association of Minnesota Piano Graduation and SPTG Festival
March 8, 2025
At Sundin Hall at Hamline University
Registration opens December 1, 2024
Registration Deadline for Teachers to Register their students and upload their videos is January 15, 2025
Graduation fee is $40, festival fee for non-graduates is $25, the fee to audition for upper level soloist at Benson for students in Books 6 & 7 is $10 (Recital is March 15, 2025)
For more information contact the committee chair, Susan Munson at Munson.Susan@MacPhail.org
Every teacher is required to volunteer in some capacity at the event. Here is a list of the graduation committee responsibilities.
See registration link above
Twin Cities Suzuki Piano Teachers’ Guild Ensemble Gala and Ice Cream Social
Performance is: August 2025 TBD
Deadline to Register is August 4, 2025
Antonello Hall at MacPhail Center for the Arts
Registration is $25 per ensemble
Contact Susan Munson at Munson.Susan@MacPhail.org for more information
SPTG and SAM teachers register their students for events. Parents should please reach out to their child’s teacher for registration and more information.
RECITAL STANDARDS FOR SPTG EVENTS
Students on SPTG and SAM recitals represent the Suzuki Piano Method. The following guidelines for preparing students to perform should assure that all our students are presented at the highest level of their ability.
GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS PREPARING STUDENTS FOR RECITALS
1. The student has had experience playing before an audience.
2. The student has performed the selected recital piece on at least one previous occasion.
3. The student has brought the piece to a high musical level.
4. The student has been advised in proper stage manners and dress.
5. The student must memorize the music. No written music can be used in recitals.
6. For the Advancing Recitals a video audition is required. Refer to the Instructions for Video Process above.
GUIDELINES FOR RECITAL PROGRAMS
1. Each program will include a variety of repertoire and a broad representation of studios (teachers).
2. Initials will identify the teachers of the student performers.
3. Advance registration time lines will be set to allow planning of programs and communication with teachers and students well before the recital date.