Founded in 1995, The Upper Valley Music Center is the premier source of orchestra, chamber ensemble, and chorus education and performance opportunities for the Upper Valley.

Quechee is located about 3 hours from Boston, 2 ½ hours from Hartford, 1 ½ hours from Burlington, VT, and 20 minutes from Hanover, NH. It is located on Route 4 in Eastern Vermont. All classes will be held at the Upper Valley Waldorf School in the center of Quechee. Several restaurants and overnight accommodations are located within a few minutes of the school.

The Program

The Second Annual Twin State Suzuki Weekend Workshop provides an opportunity for both students and parents to learn and study the music approach developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Three days of individual and group instruction, ensemble playing, and elective courses in music, movement, and culture will culminate in a final concert at the Quechee Community Church. Saturday will feature an honors recital at the school. Students who are not studying with Suzuki teachers but who would like to participate must contact the program director to obtain approval.

Program Detail

All Suzuki students who are able to play Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and beyond, from very young children through eighteen years of age, may participate in the workshop. Depending on level and age, each student will have two or three classes in the morning and one or two classes in the afternoon. Students with the necessary music reading skills may also participate in an orchestra. Parents or guardians are required to accompany their children throughout the day. Teenage students may request permission to attend without parental supervision, but must first contact the director for further discussion.

Meanwhile please enjoy the photo gallery from the 2007 workshop.