Recap of a very successful Suzuki Strings Play-In, Master Class, and Talk

27 Students and 20 Teachers/Parents Participated. On January 25, 2025, Suzuki students, teachers, and parents met at the beautiful Thersa Dando Room in the Sheridan Library in Denver. Laura Schleiger, Adjunct Faculty, Suzuki, at University of Denver and Assistant Concertmaster of the Symphony of the Rockies, led the Play-In and gave an informative talk on her insights and perspective, as a Suzuki parent of four, after experiencing all parts of the Suzuki triangle. She also provided a master class to four up and coming strings stars–Rocco Parada, Maya James, Breanna Duffy, and Lucas Bakker.

We are thankful to all who braved the snow and came out. Special thanks to Luther Strings who also came and supported us! And to Nanette Shannon who provided accompaniment. Last but not least, a big thanks to Joanna Johnson, Violin/Viola Director of Noteworthy Strings and Assistant Principal Violist of the Arapahoe Symphony, and Ronnie Crisp, teacher extraordinaire of Primavera Suzuki, for producing this event.