“Beethoven Is my Cello’s Name” A Talk by cellist Suzanne Smith
JOYFUL & DYNAMIC EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS from A UNIQUE, HOLISTIC PROGRAM FOR CELLISTS
Friday, November 18, 7:30-8:30pm
The Grange Hall Cultural Center 317 Howard Avenue, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
Refreshments will be served
Questions: cellochan3b@gmail.com
Cellochan was created in Ann Arbor, MI. in 1995 and has now moved to the Mad River Valley. It is a cello program for all ages and levels that emphasizes the value of self-acceptance, awareness, and openness to the creative process. Suzanne’s students include the very young; conservatory bound cellists, amateurs, and those who simply want to make the cello part of their lives.
Her 25 years as a Zen Buddhist inform her ability to teach students to accept the challenges and inevitable mistakes along the artistic path in a meaningful and joyful way. Through relaxation and balancing techniques students learn to be freer and more authentic at the cello. Suzanne’s goal is to engage with each student in a way that best serves his/her uniqueness and talent. Playing with her students in the lesson is one of her greatest pleasures.
To help students experience
the joy of music making.
To employ the cello in the work
of excellence & self esteem.
To cultivate ways to
to serve others through music
"Suzanne Smith is a very gifted cellist. Very sensitive, extremely intelligent, and a most pleasant character. I recommend her most highly.”
Bernard Greenhouse ~ Beaux Arts Trio
ALSO: on Saturday, December 3, 10am-12pm
ANOTHER GREAT FREE EVENT!
A SPECIAL CLASS OFFERED AT THE GRANGE HALL CULTURAL CENTER
Mini lessons with Suzanne Smith
We provide the cellos and Christmas cookies!
No experience necessary.
Saturday, December 3 ~ 10am-12pm
Suzanne will guide you as you sit at one of our cellos and explore it’s sound with your bow.
Cellos will be provided in different sizes for young children all the way up to Adults.
Refreshments afterwards!
Ms. Smith is a dedicated mentor & experienced performer with almost 30 years of experience teaching all ages. She has a performance degree from Oberlin Conservatory and Masters in Music from SUNY under Bernard Greenhouse. She worked with Janos Starker between 2009-2011. *Suzanne’s full bio at: cellochanwoods.com & cellochanwoods.com
Cellochan:
*Private lessons - Beginner to very advanced levels
*Group beginner cello classes for ages 7-12, 13-17, and Adults. (Cello basics).
*Chamber ensemble coaching for all levels up to the very advanced player.
*Improvisation classes arranged by age and level.
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