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                              Waverly Orchestra Program
                              BLUE LAKE!!! 06/27/2011
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                              Just got back from a wonderful 4 day Suzuki Family Camp at Blue Lake.  The Family Camp goes a week before the other traditional camp weeks start, and it is geared towards families who participate in Suzuki Programs.  We have a Suzuki start in Waverly, but are missing some of the key elements to really be a Suzuki Program (like early start and private lessons...). Being there re-energized my desire to start a Suzuki program in our school district.  We entertained the idea last year, but in retrospect, it's good nothing got started as we had so much transition in our school district.

                              What it takes are interested families.  I'm looking for a group (could even just be 5 or 6 kids) of 4-7 year olds whose families want to get started on violin or cello.  I know, it sounds awfully early, but folks, it works!  I'm posting a link to the SAA (Suzuki Association of the Americas) here in this post so you can check it out. 

                              http://suzukiassociation.org/

                              Enjoy!  (and help me recruit some young whipper-snappers to twinkle with me!)
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                                About Mrs. Spurbeck

                                Jenny has been a cellist for 29 years and has actively shared her joy of making music with students since 1993. After earning degrees in cello performance from Vanderbilt University and Michigan State University, she pursued Suzuki Training primarily under the guidance and direction of Marilyn Kesler.  Since then she has taught a wide variety of students, both privately and in ensembles throughout her teaching career, many of whom have pursued music outside their formal education.  

                                Jenny’s greatest musical memories include having a private lesson with Yo-Yo Ma and facilitating an informal opportunity for Mr. Ma to meet her students after he performed at the Wharton Center.  She actively performs in recitals in the community and considers herself to be a life-long learner.  

                                Jenny is an enthusiastic advocate for encouraging young people to grow to their potential in their musical endeavors.  She lives in Lansing with her husband Sam, also a music teacher, and her two children, David (9) and Rebecca (12).

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