SUZUKI GRADUATION
An intrinsic and integral part of the Suzuki approach
What is Suzuki Graduation?
Suzuki Graduation is a worldwide event started and encouraged by Dr. Suzuki. Dr. Suzuki chose a piece from each book that represented the musical and technical skills acquired in that book. Students from all over the world would send Dr. Suzuki recordings of these pieces for his approval and feedback.
SAGA continues this tradition with our annual Graduation Concert for violin, viola, cello, and guitar students. Each student who participates will:
Suzuki Graduation is a worldwide event started and encouraged by Dr. Suzuki. Dr. Suzuki chose a piece from each book that represented the musical and technical skills acquired in that book. Students from all over the world would send Dr. Suzuki recordings of these pieces for his approval and feedback.
SAGA continues this tradition with our annual Graduation Concert for violin, viola, cello, and guitar students. Each student who participates will:
- Prepare a polished video performance of the specified graduation piece
- Perform as a group with all other students graduating from their level at the Graduation Concert.
- Receive a written evaluation from an experienced SAGA professional focusing on posture, memorization, tone, technical accuracy, musicianship, and stage presence
- Receive a certificate with a ribbon and a unique pin color representing each graduation level
Why should I apply?
Students are highly encouraged to apply for Graduation whenever possible so that they can experience new levels of excellence through this amazing opportunity. As students work towards the goal of Graduation, they learn how to create an exceptional recording, evaluate their own sound, develop concentration and discipline through repetition, and perform at a high level with other students from across the entire state. Performing at a Graduation Concert is a true achievement because each graduation piece represents a significant, universally recognized milestone in the development of a students's technical and musical abilities.
Students are highly encouraged to apply for Graduation whenever possible so that they can experience new levels of excellence through this amazing opportunity. As students work towards the goal of Graduation, they learn how to create an exceptional recording, evaluate their own sound, develop concentration and discipline through repetition, and perform at a high level with other students from across the entire state. Performing at a Graduation Concert is a true achievement because each graduation piece represents a significant, universally recognized milestone in the development of a students's technical and musical abilities.
How do I apply?
1. Join SAGA or renew SAGA membership (both students & teachers)
2. Check the Graduation Levels List here:
1. Join SAGA or renew SAGA membership (both students & teachers)
2. Check the Graduation Levels List here:
3. Create your recording. In the recording, students must state:
4. Upload your recording as an UNLISTED video on Youtube
5. Insert your YouTube link as you complete the appropriate Online Graduation Application below:
6. Send Graduation payment ($25.00 per Graduation Level)
300 Brooke Wood Drive
Peachtree City GA 30269
- Student's name
- Age
- Title of piece
- Teacher's name
4. Upload your recording as an UNLISTED video on Youtube
5. Insert your YouTube link as you complete the appropriate Online Graduation Application below:
- Application forms T.B.A.
6. Send Graduation payment ($25.00 per Graduation Level)
- Zelle at suzukiassociationofgoergia.com
- Paypal
- Mail check made payable to SAGA or money order to:
300 Brooke Wood Drive
Peachtree City GA 30269
