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La Jolla Music society community dayMay 11, 2024
Students performed in the courtyard of the Conrad in our second annual collaboration with the La Jolla Music Society for their Community Day celebration. We are thrilled to be one of their community partners and grateful for their support of our program and 501(c)3 non-profit. In this partnership they offer our students complimentary tickets and discounts to select concerts held in their amazing facility. Thank you, La Jolla Music Society, theconrad.org. |
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May the 4th ConcertMay 4, 2024
On May the fourth, at the JCC concert hall, students and families enjoyed a Suzuki tradition, a play-down concert. Beginning with upper levels, students performed Suzuki repertoire, adding levels, until everyone joined in for Twinkle! After the play-down performance we headed to the local playground for donut holes and play-time. This was a wonderful community building gathering for the school. |
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San Diego Gulls National AnthemApril 7, 2024
SDSSM students were honored to perform the national anthem for an NFL Hockey game. After performing, students and their families enjoyed seeing the San Diego Gulls play, eating arena food, and meeting the mascot, Gulliver! |
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Chamber orchestra and group concertMarch 16, 2024
San Diego Suzuki School Chamber Orchestra students and other school students delighted the Encinitas library audience with Irish and Rainbow themed selections this St. Patrick's Day. Groups showcased Irish tunes and the SDSCO played a beautiful arrangement of over the rainbow in the community room overlooking the Pacific Ocean. |
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RB Library discovery concert seriesFebruary 11, 2024
SDSSM students were invited to perform by the RB Library Discovery Concert Series. Students performed a custom arrangement of a traditional Chinese piece in celebration of Lunar New Year, led by Ms. FangFang Li. Many other pieces were featured in the cello and violin showcases. RB Library Discovery Concert Series Chair Ms. Ulli Reiner wrote, "It was an absolute delight to see the students and their families give such tremendous support to such a wonderful concert and program. The community members who regularly attend our concerts were very impressed with the children and their performances." |
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School winter festivalDecember 10, 2023
SDSSM families gathered to spread holiday cheer at our annual Winter Festival Concert. Performances featured individual classes from Pre-Twinkle students through our Suzuki Chamber Orchestra featuring Holiday tunes and classical repertoire. Over 300 people joined in the potluck afterwards in the banquet room, a SDSSM first and new tradition! |
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Festival of Lights, Del Mar fairgroundsDecember 16, 2023
A small but cheerful group of young students participated in a holiday concert at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Festival of Lights. Afterwards they enjoyed visiting the many attractions. |
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San Diego symphony performance at the california arts festival,November 5, 2023
Students had the amazing experience of performing with San Diego Symphony musicians at the California Festival Family and Community Day. The performance was at the beautiful Rady Shell and Jacobs park in downtown San Diego by the bay. Students had a full day experiencing a rehearsal with the symphony and time backstage, as well as the opportunity to hear the SD Symphony family concert afterwards, including a favorite, Peter and the Wolf. This was a memorable occasion for everyone involved! |
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San Diego suzuki chamber orchestra
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Belmont fall festivalOctober 15, 2023
We had fun sharing a Halloween story with audiences at Belmont Park in Mission Bay, San Diego. Students enjoyed performing on the festive stage and a fun, family day at the park and beach afterwards! |
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San Diego county fairJune 18. 2023
We had fun celebrating Father's Day at the SD County fair with our performance of Suzuki, Classical and Americana favorites including fiddle tunes and our national anthem. After the concert students and parents, as well as teachers, enjoyed the yummy food, thrilling rides and exhibitions. We have performed at the county fair almost every year since 2005 so we were very excited to be back post Covid. |
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senior living centerMay 16, 2023
Our Suzuki Chamber Orchestra, chamber quartets and ensembles, and cello choir enjoyed performing for residents of our local senior living facility. The seniors loved the music, sometimes singing along and even conducting from the audience! After the performances the students distributed handmade cards to the residents celebrating Spring. |
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spreckles organ society collaborationMarch 12, 2023
We were honored to collaborate with San Diego Civic Organist Raul Prieto Ramírez at Balboa Park. The students and teachers enjoyed the hospitality of the Spreckles Organ Society including a behind the scenes tour of the largest outdoor organ in the country--while it was being played! We were in awe playing our Suzuki repertoire with the organ and especially amazed by Mr. Ramírez's solo performances! |
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La Jolla music societyMarch 11, 2023
We were pleased to be invited by the La Jolla Music Society to perform at their Community Arts Open House and the beautiful Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. Thank you for hosting us! |
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Old Globe TheaterDecember 4, 2022
Violin and cello students age 5-12 gathered around the Grinch Christmas tree outside Old Globe Theatre in San Diego to perform holiday favorites in the community outreach concert. SDSSM has performed in partnership with Old Globe since 2008. |
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Westfield UTC Mall Magic MomentsDec 10, 2022
Violin students from SDSSM participated in Westfield UTC Mall's Magical Moments festivities this December spreading cheer under the "snow" in the mall square! |
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waterfront parkOctober 22, 2022
Students gathered in Halloween splendor to share music with the community prior to the waterfront family movie night. |
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belmont park beachside fallfestOctober 2, 2022
We shared a spooky story complete with music and sound effects at the Belmont Park FallFest! A scary good time was had by all! |
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old poway park school concertJune 11, 2022
Our large group concert included classical music as well as fiddle favorites! We enjoyed performing at the Old Poway Park large pavilion and visiting the farmer's market and train depot afterwards. |
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japanese friendship garden
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westfield utc mall
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international cottages
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Westfield utc mall december nightsDecember 4, 2021
We spread some holiday cheers at Westfield Mall, University Town Center. The students enjoyed playing in an evening performance with beautiful lights! |
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Torrey Pines senior living
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San Dieguito heritage museum
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