Lauri E. Driggs
Violin Studio
Advancement Guidelines
In an effort to pattern the advancement in the Suzuki volumes after the system Dr. Suzuki used in Japan for many years, I have decided to slightly alter my graduation policy. The purpose of graduating from book to book in the Suzuki philosophy is as follows:
• To continue to raise the standards of technique and musicianship for students and teachers
• To provide an incentive for polish and review of literature in a step-by-step mastery approach
• To provide a means of recognition for students who have achieved a high level of mastery and musicianship at the different levels.
Listed below are the new graduation requirements and qualifying performance levels. These will replace the former book playthrough recitals of the past. The new requirements can be met in our regular student recitals in October, February, or May.
Levels | Performance* | Qualifying Level |
|---|---|---|
Twinkles | All variations and theme | Go Tell Aunt Rhody |
Book 1 | Gossec Gavotte and 2 other Bk 1 pieces | Long, Long Ago Bk 2 |
Book 2 | Boccherini and 2 other pieces from Bk 2 | G Minor Gavotte, Bk 3 |
Book 3 | Bach Bouree and 1 other piece from Bk 3 | Seitz Concerto No 3rd mvt, Bk 4 |
Book 4 | Vivaldi A Minor 1st movt and 1 other piece from Bk 4 | Vivaldi G Minor, 1st mvt, Bk 5 |
Book 5 | Vivaldi G Minor all movts | Handel F Major, 1st mvt (or equivalent) Bk 6 |
Book 6 | La Folia | Handel A Major, 1st mvt, Bk 7 |
Book 7 | Bach A Minor 1st and 2nd mvt | Eccles Sonata, 2nd mvt, Bk 8 |
*All pieces of each book must be performed in lesson as well as what is listed here
PRACTICE DAILY WITH FOCUS. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY