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WHAT IS GRADUATION?
In Japan, Dr. Suzuki established a graduation program which created a process of polishing and reviewing certain pieces in the Suzuki repertoire to a very high level, recording those polished pieces, and having a group concert featuring the students to recognize their achievements. It is our honor to continue this tradition. All students who fulfill the requirements below are welcome to submit a graduation application. Graduation is a celebration of accomplishment.
WHEN:
There will be two locations for the 2025 Graduation Recitals. All string and piano students will celebrate graduation at the Kansas City Suzuki Institute. All flute students will celebrate graduation at the UMKC Suzuki Flute Institute. You do not have to attend either institute to participate in Graduation, and you may still participate without attending the recital. Graduation is open to all students who would are nominated by their teacher.
String and Piano Graduation Recital
Southminster Presbyterian Church, 6306 Roe Ave, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Sunday, June 22, 2025
2:30pm-3:30pm - Graduation Rehearsal
5:00pm - Graduation Performance and Ceremony
Flute Graduation Recital
University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory
Date TBD
AUDITION TIMELINE:
Graduation recordings are due by May 15, 2025!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Students must be studying with and be recommended by a teacher who is an active member of the Heart of America Suzuki Association.
2. Video Recording -- Students must make a recording of the piece(s) appropriate to their current level of study (see grid below). Students who have participated in graduation before should submit a recording at their current level. Students who have not participated in graduation before, and who are qualified to enter at an upper level, must send a recording of their current level and all prior levels. Videos must be posted on YouTube and may be unlisted. Both accompaniment and memorization are optional for 2025.
3. If students are applying on multiple instruments they must send additional recordings and payment for each instrument.
4. Submit the application, recording, and $30 fee by May 15th.
RECORDING REQUIREMENTS
| Violin | Current level : | Submit a recording of: |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Level PT | Late Book 1 | Twinkle Theme and Variations |
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Graduation Level 1 |
Book 3 | Gossec: Gavotte |
| Graduation Level 2 | Book 4 | Bach: Bourrée |
| Graduation Level 3 | Book 5 | Vivaldi: a minor, 1st mvt |
| Graduation Level 4 | Book 6 | Vivaldi: g minor, 1st mvt |
| Graduation Level 5 | Book 7 | Corelli: La Folia |
| Graduation Level 6 | Book 8 | Bach: a minor, all mvts |
| Graduation Level 7 | Completed 10 Vols. | Mozart: D major, all mvts |
| Graduation Level 8 |
Mozart-Kreisler: Rondo; Paradis: Sicilienne |
|
| Graduation Level 9 | Vitali: Chaconne | |
| Graduation Level 10 | Mendelssohn: Concerto, all mvts | |
| Viola | Current level: | Submit a recording of: |
| Graduation Level PT | Late Book 1 | Twinkle Theme and Variations |
| Graduation Level 1 | Book 3 | Gossec: Gavotte |
| Graduation Level 2 | Book 4 |
Gavotte in G minor |
| Graduation Level 3 | Book 5 |
Telemann Concerto Mvt. II |
| Graduation Level 4 | Book 6 | Pergolessi: Nina |
| Graduation Level 5 | Book 7 | Bach: Suite No. 1 - Prelude |
| Graduation Level 6 | Book 8 | Handel/Casadesus: Concerto in B minor |
| Graduation Level 7 | Book 9 | Mendelssohn: Song Without Words |
| Graduation Level 8 | Bruch: Romanze | |
| Cello | Current level: | Submit a recording of: |
| Graduation Level PT | Late Book 1 | Twinkle Theme and Variations |
| Graduation Level 1 | Book 3 | Bach: Minuet No. 2 (last piece in Book 1) |
| Graduation Level 2 | Book 4 | Beethoven: Minuet in G |
| Graduation Level 3 | Book 5 | Vivaldi: e minor Sonata, 1st and 2nd mvts |
| Graduation Level 4 | Book 7 | Eccles: Sonata, 1st and 2nd mvts |
| Graduation Level 5 | Book 9 | Sammartini: Sonata, complete |
| Graduation Level 6 | Completed 10 Vols. |
Boccherini: Concerto, complete |
| Flute | Current level: | Submit a recording of: |
| Graduation Level PT | Late Book 1 | Twinkle Theme and Variations |
| Graduation Level 1 | Book 3 | Handel: Bourrée |
| Graduation Level 2 | Book 4 | Mendelssohn: On Wings of Song |
| Graduation Level 3 | Book 5 | Bizet: Minuet L’Arlesienne |
| Graduation Level 4 | Book 6 | Blavet: Sonata II, Finale |
| Piano | Current level: | Submit a recording of: |
| Graduation Level PT | Late Book 1 | Twinkle Theme and Variations |
| Graduation Level 1, etc | TBA | TBA |
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