Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio, Flute Lessons in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, Washington

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Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio

Offering Suzuki flute instruction, performances, and Suzuki Institutes

Michael, David, Emily, Tia, Pat, and Kenichi

The Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio is run by David Zagelow and has two locations, Bellingham and Mount Vernon, Washington. The Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio offers Suzuki Flute Lessons, private performances for weddings, parties, and other special events. The Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio also runs the Evergreen Suzuki Institute just outside of Bellingham Washington each summer. For questions please Email The Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio by clicking here.

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For The 2008 Evergreen Suzuki Institute July 22-26}

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Suzuki Flute Lessons

What is the Suzuki Method?: Dr. Shinichi Suzuki of Matsumoto, Japan first developed the Suzuki Method with the idea that Every child can learn. The Suzuki method is kept alive today with that idea still in mind, while focusing on teaching music as a language through repetition, listening, and parent involvement. Although the method was originally developed for children of a younger age, time has proven that it is an extremely effective method for all ages and abilities. To learn more about the Suzuki Method please visit the Suzuki Association of the Americas web site.

Mission Statement: At the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio our mission is to provide the highest quality flute lessons, tailor each lesson to meet that students individual learning needs, and have fun at the same time.

About the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio and private lessons: The Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio was founded by David Zagelow in 2003 and is located in Bellingham, Washington. The studio is extremely active in the community and students are encouraged to perform as often as possible. Not only do students get weekly private lessons when they sign up with the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio but they also get monthly group lessons, several performing opportunities during the year, and the opportunity to perform in small groups and ensembles. The atmosphere of the studio is kept non-competitive and focuses on a fun yet high level of learning. Flute lessons are open to students as young as 4 up through adults.

Free Trial Lesson: If you are interested in flute lessons with the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio you can always try a free 30-minute trial lesson. All you need to do is contact David Zagelow by phone: 360-220-4628 or email: flute@evergreenmusicstudios.com.

Evergreen Suzuki Institute

July 22^nd-26^th 2008

Save $100, Register Before April 30th

^{A beautiful day at the 2007 Evergreen Suzuki
Institute.}

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Every summer the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio brings you the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Institute. This year we will have Kenichi Ueda and David Zagelow teaching flute, and Leslie McMichael will be teaching harp. Kenichi will also be offering teacher training at this years Institute. See below for more information on teacher training. What is the Evergreen Suzuki Institute? The Evergreen Suzuki Institute is 5 days and 4 nights of music in the mountains. The Evergreen Suzuki Institute will be held July 22^nd-26^th at the Firs Mt. Baker Chalet in the Mt. Baker National Forest. You can view the Firs Mt. Baker Chalet at www.thefirs.org.

^{Get close attention from some of the most
experienced Suzuki teachers}

Who Can Attend: All flute and harp players are welcome at the Evergreen Suzuki Institute. Although our focus is on Suzuki repertoire you do not have to be a Suzuki student to attend.

Flute & Harp Activities: Wow! Flute and harp, what a great combination. If you haven’t experienced a flute and harp ensemble yet then get ready and come join us. We will be offering group classes, performance classes, ensemble classes, and master classes during the Institute. With the energetic faculty that we have lined up, fun is in every class. Each evening we will also hold a fire side performance where you never know what exciting new music, skit, or story you might hear. On the last day we will hold a final concert where friends and family are welcome to attend.

^{Enjoy the beautiful scenery while making music and
new friends}

Other activities: The Firs Mt. Baker Chalet sits at 4,000 ft. above sea level. The high altitude forest that surrounds the area has endless trails for hiking and exploring. Each day we will have an optional wilderness hike. For those who are artistic, or not so artistic but want to have fun, we will have an arts and crafts class taught by Thirza Zagelow. The chalet also has billiards, foosball, a hot tub, and a large open fireplace.

Room and board: Room and board is included in the cost for the institute, which is 4 nights, 5 days, and 13 Meals. The Firs Mt. Baker Chalet is built with the top two floors in a dormitory style setting and can house up to 95 people.

Other Information: All parents are encouraged to accompany their child/children. For children under the age of 13 an accompanying parent is required. Anyone attending the Evergreen Suzuki Institute must also fill out a medical release form and have proof of medical insurance before attending the Institute. If under the age of 18 a parent or legal guardian must sign the form. You can download the medical release form online at www.evergreenmusicstudios.com or one can be mailed to you.

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Registration/Payments:

Please send payments to

The Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio

1503 Douglas St.

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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Questions?:

Contact David Zagelow Email: flute@evergreenmusicstudios.com

Phone: 360-220-4628

Institute Faculty

Kenichi Ueda (Flute)

Kenichi is one of the most beloved and talented Suzuki teachers in North America. The Evergreen Suzuki Institute is honored to have Kenichi as our head flute teacher again this summer. Kenichi Ueda is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto, Japan where he studied with Dr.S.Suzuki and T.Takahashi, founders of the Suzuki Method and Suzuki Flute School. He also studied with G.Gilbert, K.Underwood and L.Moyse. After moving to the U.S. in 1982, he taught at the Cornell College, the Preucil School of Music in Iowa, the Summerstar Music Studio and Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. He has won the American Harp Society Concert Artist Competition with harpist Jill Whitman and performed extensively in the U.S., Canada and Japan. He has also performed with the Skagit Valley Symphony and premiered the Flute Concerto by Japanese composer Hisatada Otaka. He is one of the Teacher Trainers for the Suzuki Association of the Americas and teaches at Suzuki Institutes and workshops worldwide. He has adjudicated for music festivals such as the Seattle Young Artists Music Festival, Horsfall Music Festival, and the Music Festivals at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Kenichi now lives in London, Ontario with his wife and new baby. Kenichi currently teaches at the Suzuki music academy at the Nancy Campbell Institute in London, Ontario.

Leslie McMichael (Harp)

Leslie McMichael is a very talented and exciting addition to our Harp faculty this year. Leslie is a graduate of Wellesley College, her musical endeavors include performance, teaching, recording, and composition. Leslie has studied extensively with Suzuki harp founder Mary Kay Waddington and was a faculty member at the Suzuki Institute of Seattle for five years. She now directs an independent Suzuki harp program throughout the greater Seattle area. Her arrangements are available from Mel Bay Publishing and Vanderbilt Publications, and she's currently in the recording studio working on traditional music for lever harp and original songs on her electric harp. She is past president and vice president of the Seattle Chapter of the American Harp Society, former president of the Suzuki Association of Washington State, and in summer 2006, Leslie served as a harp competition judge for the Pacific Northwest Scottish Games. Recent projects include production of a 20 harp "From Bach to Rock" YouthCare benefit concert and a commission for original music to accompany Northwest Film Forum's screenings of the 1924 silent film "Peter Pan." Leslie lives on Vashon Island in a purple house with her wonderful husband and five wonderful cats.

Thirza Zagelow (Arts and Crafts)

Thriza Zagelow will be our arts and crafts teacher this year. Thirza always has creative and fun ideas for our arts and crafts class that the students love. Thriza has taught elementary school for 25 years and has also been the leader of a very active 4-H club for 15 years.

David Zagelow (Director)

David Zagelow is the founder of the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio, and the director for the Evergreen Suzuki Institute. David has been a Suzuki Teacher since 2003 and started as a Suzuki student himself in 1985. In 1998 David went on to receive his Bachelors of Music in Flute Performance from Central Washington University. David has studied with K. Ueda, D. Rangel, Dr. H. Ott, and master craftsman K. Nagahara of the Nagahara Flute Company. David has played with numerous groups throughout his career including the CWU Flute Choir, Willow Ensemble of Boston, and the Skagit Symphony. He also performed a solo at the 2002 National Flute Convention in Washington D.C. David now teaches Suzuki flute lessons, and repairs flutes in Whatcom and Skagit County.

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Suzuki Teacher Training with Kenichi Ueda

July 21^st-26^th 2008

Virginia, David, Nancy, Pat, and Kenichi after a day of teacher training

Teacher Workshop: Kenichi Ueda will be offering short term teacher training for flute book 2 at this year’s teacher workshop. The teacher workshop dates are July 21^st-26^th. In order to attend the book 2 teacher workshop you must first have finished Suzuki book 1 and be a current SAA member. You must have also completed your audition tape. Please visit www.suzukiassociation.org/teachers/guides/audition for more information. The teacher workshop includes room and board July 22^nd-26^th only. Please contact David for room and board details for the evening of the 21st, or other nights if needed. If you would like to audit the teacher workshop please contact David. Phone: 360-220-4628 Email: flute@evergreenmusicstudios.com. If you would like to know more information about short term teacher training please go to www.suzukiassociation.org/teachers/training.

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Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio

Scholarship Program

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The Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio wants every child to have the opportunity to study flute. That is why we started the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio Scholarship Program. This Scholarship provides students who could not otherwise afford flute lessons the opportunity to study flute at the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio. The Scholarship is based on the financial need of the student and his/her effort and desire to learn. If you think you or someone else might be eligible for the scholarship you can download an application below. If you would like to sponsor a flute student through the Evergreen Suzuki Flute Studio Scholarship Program please contact David Zagelow at flute@evergreenmusicstudios.com or call him at 360-220-4628.

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Professional Flute Performances

Need music for a wedding, party, or other special event? Look no further. Professional flutist David Zagelow is what you need. With over 20 years of experience David can perform the exact music you specify, or if you are just too busy organizing your event he can put a performance together for you. David can either perform solo or organize a small ensemble to fit your needs. Please contact David Zagelow by email at flute@evergreenmusicstudios.com or call him at 360-220-4628 for scheduling and pricing.

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