January 2012 News:
-February will have a few calendar Changes: I have been given the honor of teaching at the Houston TX Suzuki Workshop and also will be performing again with the Northwest Sinfonietta. Thank you for your understanding- make up classes have been worked into the schedule for you
-Thank you Mr. Simon James for a wonderful Master Class December22-Thank you Allen Family for hosting.
Tina Peterson's Book 1 & 2 Group Classes Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. on "green days". Every class will be a book 1/2 combo-no need to worry about the week you come. Class is on a donation basis only- box for $ will be available.
March 17th--Suzuki Concert at the Capital- Reherasal at 11:30 in Columbia Room. Concert at 2p.m.Rotunda. Dress is white on top and black or navy blue bottom. Green accents (St. Patrick's Day) Repertoire: Vivaldi g-minor 1st mvt. , Bach Double,Bach Bourree, Humoresque, Lully Gavotte, Hunter's Chorus, Minuet 2, Andantino, May Song- Twinkle
Katrin St. Clair-Groschel: Suzuki Units 1a,1B, 2, 3, 6, 8. BM with honors, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Began music studies at age 5 kinder music classes at the St. Louis Conservatory and School for the Arts. The classes incorporated dance, singing, and playing rhythmic instruments.
At age 6, Katrin began to study Suzuki violin at the St. Louis Conservatory. Around age 9, she was enrolled in Youth Training Orchestra at the school. The Steven's Point Wisconsin Suzuki Institute was a favorite summertime activity.
At age 14, Katrin joined the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra and began pre-college lessons with a principal violinist in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. In 1989, she was the winner of the Youth Orchestra concerto competition and performed with the orchestra. During the summer's of high school, Katrin attended Boston University Tanglewood Institute, the Indiana University String Academy, and the Aspen Music Festival.
After high school, Katrin attended the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music where she studied with the world renowned teacher, Dorothy DeLay (also the teacher of such players as Itzhak Perlman, Midori, and Gil Shaham). Katrin graduated with honors from CCM in 1993 with a Bachelor of Music Performance.
Post-graduate work continued for Katrin in St. Louis where she studied Suzuki pedagogy with John Kendall (one of the first people to bring Suzuki education to the U.S.) and also attended pedagogy courses at the Julliard School in New York City.
Katrin is a registered teacher with the Suzuiki Association of America and continues to add to her education yearly at Summer Institutes-particularly enjoying studying with Cathy Lee, Alan Lieb and Yuko Honda. Jan Coleman has also had a tremendous influence on her teaching.
Katrin has performed with the Illinois Symphony and is currently a member of the first violin section of the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra. She also plays with the Seattle Studio Orchestra which records many movie sound tracks. Katrin frequently appears with the Auburn Symphony and Northwest Sinfonietta as well as her own chamber music group, The Puget Sound Trio.
Began music studies at age 5 kinder music classes at the St. Louis Conservatory and School for the Arts. The classes incorporated dance, singing, and playing rhythmic instruments.
At age 6, Katrin began to study Suzuki violin at the St. Louis Conservatory. Around age 9, she was enrolled in Youth Training Orchestra at the school. The Steven's Point Wisconsin Suzuki Institute was a favorite summertime activity.
At age 14, Katrin joined the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra and began pre-college lessons with a principal violinist in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. In 1989, she was the winner of the Youth Orchestra concerto competition and performed with the orchestra. During the summer's of high school, Katrin attended Boston University Tanglewood Institute, the Indiana University String Academy, and the Aspen Music Festival.
After high school, Katrin attended the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music where she studied with the world renowned teacher, Dorothy DeLay (also the teacher of such players as Itzhak Perlman, Midori, and Gil Shaham). Katrin graduated with honors from CCM in 1993 with a Bachelor of Music Performance.
Post-graduate work continued for Katrin in St. Louis where she studied Suzuki pedagogy with John Kendall (one of the first people to bring Suzuki education to the U.S.) and also attended pedagogy courses at the Julliard School in New York City.
Katrin is a registered teacher with the Suzuiki Association of America and continues to add to her education yearly at Summer Institutes-particularly enjoying studying with Cathy Lee, Alan Lieb and Yuko Honda. Jan Coleman has also had a tremendous influence on her teaching.
Katrin has performed with the Illinois Symphony and is currently a member of the first violin section of the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra. She also plays with the Seattle Studio Orchestra which records many movie sound tracks. Katrin frequently appears with the Auburn Symphony and Northwest Sinfonietta as well as her own chamber music group, The Puget Sound Trio.
My Studio
I currently have about 30 students; ages span 4 to 18 of age. Many parents play as well and participate in chamber music gatherings. Students range in ability from beginners to major concerto study. Many participate in the Tacoma Youth Symphony Orchestra and have won awards for outstanding performances with the Washington Music Educators Assocation. I hold regular Suzuki Group Classes during the school year and Master Classes for advanced students. Last year we were honored to welcome Dr. Svend Ronning from PLU, Seattle Symphony Concertmaster Simon James, Janice Upshall, Mary Manning and Jan Coleman as guest Master Class teachers.
New in the Fall 2011:
I am pleased to announce that Tina Peterson will be joining me as my Teaching Assistant this Fall. Tina has been studying voilin for over 10 years and has received extensive teaching training by me. Lessons will be available on Wednesday afternoons at Sojourn Community Church in Lacey. Cost: $50 monthly. All students studying with Tina will be regularly evaluated by me and will attend all Group Lessons. I am excited to annouce this addition to my studio. Tina will bring a lot of passion, enthusiasm and creativity to the studio.
New in the Fall 2011:
I am pleased to announce that Tina Peterson will be joining me as my Teaching Assistant this Fall. Tina has been studying voilin for over 10 years and has received extensive teaching training by me. Lessons will be available on Wednesday afternoons at Sojourn Community Church in Lacey. Cost: $50 monthly. All students studying with Tina will be regularly evaluated by me and will attend all Group Lessons. I am excited to annouce this addition to my studio. Tina will bring a lot of passion, enthusiasm and creativity to the studio.
Study Violin and...
- Appreciate music
- Acquire a skill you can be proud of
- Learn about the rewards of regular practice
- Express yourself
