The first night we were graced with a performance by the lovely and amazingly talented Jenny Oaks Baker. It was amazing to be up close and be able to watch her play. So inspirational!
Mrs. Debbie Moench was Elise's master class teacher. She is from right here in Salt Lake, and she is an amazing teacher. Elise had a great time and learned so much!
She was teaching the whole class how to be a "shoulder champion."
This year Institute offered a "storytelling" class as an enrichment option. Susan Reed was the teacher of this class. What a unique experience. I loved Susan's musical style and the way she teaches stories/ideas/concepts with music. She is also a fellow homeschooling mom. I felt very inspired by her. The highlights for the girls were, learning a musical story version of "Peter and the Wolf" and acting it out, and making cranky theater boxes with their own story on them.
Elise in her technique class.
Macy's master class teacher was Sylvia Khoo from Singapore. She had a lot of great teaching ideas. She gave all the girls a souvenir keychain from Singapore on the last day.
Timothy Durbin is one of everyone's favorite teachers at Institute. We were so excited that Macy was able to be in his performance class this year. He kept us laughing the whole time!
Elise in Performance class, on t-shirt day. The Institute provides a t-shirt for each student every year. Brook Moes was her teacher for this class. I think this was his first year at our Institute. He had many great ideas. I love going to Institute to observe and steal teaching ideas!
Taking a break outside in between classes.
Macy in Master class, waiting for her turn. I love that adorable headband. One of the vendors in the hall was selling them. :)
Ainsley, waiting to play in the Fiddle Concert. This is another enrichment class option - Swedish fiddling. I hope more of my students can attend next year!
kids in the fiddling concert
Macy and her friend Emma waiting to play in the final concert.
Elise waiting to play in the final concert.
More kids in the final concert
Tiny little tot! :)
Thank you for your inspiration, Dr. Suzuki!
