2024 Suzuki Piano Play-Ins
What is a Suzuki Piano Play-In?
Think of a “symphony” of pianos, all playing in perfect harmony. A Play-In is a wonderful event that showcases one of the core principles of the Suzuki philosophy: the power of review to build ability and confidence. In the Suzuki approach, students share a common repertoire, allowing them to create beautiful music together. Early level students are motivated and inspired by the performances of their more advanced peers. Upper level students have the opportunity to revisit repertoire from previous books and polish their skills, all with the goal of joining the ensemble with their fellow peers. It's an exciting challenge that pushes them to further refine their technique and musicality.
The Piano Play-In is open to Suzuki piano students of all levels! Colorado boasts one of the few Piano Play-Ins in the country!
Thank you Classic Pianos, Graner Music, and CO Suzuki teachers!
Colorado Springs:
Where: Graner Music Store, 4460 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917
When: September 28, 2024; 9:00 until 10 am.
Registration Fee: $15
Please pay for your registration fee here:
https://of.deluxe.com/gateway/publish/b8c4655f-f458-2cd3-93c8-396fb9248e4f
Denver:
Where: Classic Pianos, 1332 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210, USA
When: October 5, 2024; 10:20 am until 12 pm.
Registration Fee: $20 before Sept 14; $25 Sept 15 and after
Please pay for your registration fee here:
https://of.deluxe.com/gateway/publish/0c8187b1-14b5-1282-5dbc-766d64e0f444
Suggested attire: White shirts for students, black and/or white for teachers (so we look sharp for the pictures.)
For both Colorado Springs and Denver Play-Ins:
What pieces should be prepared?
There is a three-year rotation through most of the pieces in Books 1-6. Click here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EqHzI88e83RcwqJ055oAz4f6HSKCTi-pGzFAkLowZxs/edit?usp=sharing
or See below.
Can students use music or do the pieces need to be memorized?
While memorization is certainly encouraged, sometimes intermediate and advanced students are so involved with their current complex pieces that they get behind with reviewing their early-level repertoire. Encourage them to relearn the pieces by reading! Be sure to bring the repertoire to a polished level of performance. Remind students and their parents that review is so healthy!
Can teachers participate?
Yes! Even if you don’t have students participating, teachers can come and play along! It is really so much fun to play with such a large group of pianists. Member teachers do not need to pay a registration fee, but do let us know you are coming.
Questions?
Students should contact their teacher with questions. Teachers may contact the Chairperson, Laura Benson (for Denver Play-In) at flowben@hotmail.com; or Wendy Lambrech (for Colorado Springs Play-In) at LambrechMusic@yahoo.com or Carol Jilling at (719) 598-2689 (for Colorado Springs Play-In) with questions.
Title Composer Book Tempo
Lightly Row Folk 1 120 = quarter
Mary Had a Little Lamb and London Bridge Folk 1 120 = quarter
Long, Long Ago Bayley 1 76 = quarter
Little Playmates Chwatal 1 120 = quarter
Allegro Suzuki 1 112 = quarter
Twinkle Variations - A B C D Arr. Suzuki 1 69 = quarter
Ecossaise Hummel 2 120 = quarter
Short Story Lichner 2 100 = quarter
Minuet 2 Bach 2 112 = quarter
Arietta Mozart 2 138 = quarter
Sonatina in G mvt. 1 Beethoven 2 116 = quarter
Sonatina Op. 36# 1 Clementi 3 69 = half note
Minuet in g minor Petzolt 3 116 = quarter
Wild Rider Schumann 3 76 = dotted
quarter
By a Limpid Stream Burgmuller 4 92 = quarter
Minuet 1, from Partita in Bb Bach 4 120 = quarter
Arabesque Schumann 4 104 = quarter
Fur Elise Beethoven 5 108 = eighth note
Sonata in C Major - Allegro con Brio Haydn 5 120 = quarter
Foreign Lands and People Schumann 5 58 = quarter
Invention # 8 Bach 6 72 = quarter
in C Major - K.545
Allegro Mozart 6 92 = quarter
