Modified Suzuki Program
CONDUCTOR DEBRA SHORT SEFTEL
REHEARSALS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS
MEET THE CONDUCTOR
CURRENT STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS
Lakeland Youth Symphony offers a unique opportunity for young students to start their instruction in a Modified Suzuki Violin Program. This two year program is designed for beginning violin students ages five through eight. The program was developed in 1983 by Lakeland’s very own Music Director, Debra Short Seftel, who continues to teach the program today. Lakeland students gain tremendously from Ms. Seftel’s wealth of talent and experience with young students.
Suzuki rehearsals are once per week on Saturday mornings. Based on the teachings of Shinichi Suzuki, the group class works on music reading, ear training, proper position and playing mechanics. The key to this program is the interaction and involvement between the student, teacher and parent. Parents assist the students during the class and act as the teacher during daily home practice. Children and parents do not need prior musical experience. All the concepts taught in class are easily mastered with daily practice and regular weekly class attendance. The many graduates of the Suzuki program who continue playing demonstrate both the value of the instruction and the joy of playing. Each year two classes of no more than twelve students begin the Suzuki Violin Program. After completing the two year program, students are ready to audition for the Prelude Orchestra.
CONDUCTOR DEBRA SHORT SEFTEL
REHEARSALS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS
MEET THE CONDUCTOR
CURRENT STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS
Lakeland Youth Symphony offers a unique opportunity for young students to start their instruction in a Modified Suzuki Violin Program. This two year program is designed for beginning violin students ages five through eight. The program was developed in 1983 by Lakeland’s very own Music Director, Debra Short Seftel, who continues to teach the program today. Lakeland students gain tremendously from Ms. Seftel’s wealth of talent and experience with young students.
Suzuki rehearsals are once per week on Saturday mornings. Based on the teachings of Shinichi Suzuki, the group class works on music reading, ear training, proper position and playing mechanics. The key to this program is the interaction and involvement between the student, teacher and parent. Parents assist the students during the class and act as the teacher during daily home practice. Children and parents do not need prior musical experience. All the concepts taught in class are easily mastered with daily practice and regular weekly class attendance. The many graduates of the Suzuki program who continue playing demonstrate both the value of the instruction and the joy of playing. Each year two classes of no more than twelve students begin the Suzuki Violin Program. After completing the two year program, students are ready to audition for the Prelude Orchestra.
Click to Learn about Demo Class
Each summer, from mid June through early
September, we conduct three free
demonstration classes, where you and your
child can experience our program for
yourselves. You will have the opportunity to
meet Debra Seftel, our Music Director and
Suzuki Instructor. She will provide an
overview of the program, and let your child
hold and "play" the violin.
You must contact us to register. Space is limited so don't delay. It's a fun experience! You'll be happy you came.
You must contact us to register. Space is limited so don't delay. It's a fun experience! You'll be happy you came.
How Young Can My Child Start?
We accept children as young as five years old
in this program. We do not accept children
younger than five.
Do Parents Need to Attend?
Yes, our method of teaching relies on the
interaction between the teacher, the parent
and the child.