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Term 1, 2017 / Newsletter

Suzuki NewsMISSION: To nurture happy and successful future world citizens through music using the guiding principles of the Suzuki Philosophy and Pedagogy. VISION: Suzuki Music SA aims to create and develop a nurturing, vibrant, active and creative community of teachers, students and families for the study and performance of music in accord with the Suzuki Philosophy and Pedagogy. Through the study and performance of music we seek to enrich student’s lives, enhancing their family relationships, encouraging them to strive for excellence in all areas of life.

Exciting Free Concert opportunity during the Adelaide Fringe!

Introducing....

The String FamilyWe are The String Family, a musical family on the

road full time performing to people around Australia. Sarah (violinist and Mum) was a Suzuki student from

the age of 3 and studied with Yasuki Nakamura in Sydney. As a child she attended Suzuki conferences

all over the world and was lucky enough to participate in classes taught by Dr. Suzuki himself........

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Spectacular Concert Sunday 19th March 2017 Suzuki

Graduation Applications Due Thursday 13th April 2017

Welcome back to term 1 2017. By now you will all be back from holidays having resumed lessons. I hope you have a wonderful year learning new pieces and revisiting old repertoire.

The first event for the year is the Studio Spectacular Concert at the Edwardstown Baptist Church Sunday March 19th at 2.00pm.

Please invite your friends to watch our talented children perform and we ask that you bring as many as possible. We are offering a special ticket of two for the price of one if you bring more than 4 adults with you. Children are free regardless of age.

By now you will have established a practice routine for your children. Finding the same time every day is ideal if possible. Children are fresher in the mornings so before they leave for school may be a possibility.

It is evident to me that the stronger the parents’ commitment to their child’s musical development the more progress and success will follow.

Commitment however needs constant energising and working towards the concert in March is a wonderful beginning for the year.

There is also the Graduation Concert in June. Remember the Graduation Applications are due 13th April.

This year we will be holding the Winter Festival again in July 20th -22nd. Please put this date in your diary and come along for two days of fun. This is an opportunity for your children to improve their playing and be stimulated by the daily sessions with the visiting teachers.

The Interstate Teachers are the Violin teacher from the Gold Coast Sachie Yuki , Cello Teacher Fran Firth from Sydney and the Piano Teacher Itsuko Bara from Sydney.

These are all occasions when you can attend and be “energised”. The calibre of teaching by the three visiting teachers is of the highest standard and we are fortunate in having them attend the Winter Festival.

I look forward to seeing you at the Concert in March and I hope you are able to bring many of your friends who can enjoy and be entertained by our wonderful young performers.

Anne ApThomasSuzuki Music SA President

ContentsPresident’s Report ..................................................................................2

Suzuki Council 2016 ................................................................................3

Accredited Teachers 2016 .......................................................................3

Diary Dates ............................................................................................ 4

For Sale .................................................................................................. 4

The String Family - Adelaide Fringe ........................................................6

Studio Spectacular Concert Information ................................................7

General Notes ........................................................................................ 8

A very Cello Christmas 3.12.16 ...............................................................9

The Top Five Ways to Motivate Your Kids to Practice ............................10

Family Membership 2017 ...................................................................... 11

Graduation Forms .................................................................................13

President’s Report - Term 1 2017

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Suzuki Council 2017

2017 Suzuki Council TeachersAnne ApThomas (President) Therese O’Brien (Vice president) Kylie Mahony (Secretary) Vicky Yagi Ann Vanden Driesen Nadia Buck

ParentsJoan Mahony (Treasurer) Nicolas Groshenny Poh Yong Sue Saliba

AdministratorAbbie Mills PO Box 378 Mitcham S/Centre Torrens Park SA 5062 E: info@suzukimusicsa.org.au

Office hours:The office will be attending enquiries via email - info@suzukimusicsa.org.au

For urgent enquiries please call Anne on 0401 685 730

www.suzukimusicsa.org.au

2017 Membership Fees

$130 membership fees Teachers $150 Teacher Trainee $120

2017 Newsletter Copy Deadlines

Term 1, 2017 - 30 January Term 2, 2017 - 1 May Term 3, 2017 - 24 July Term 4, 2017 - 16 October

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Accredited Teachers 2017

CelloCopper Coast / Kadina Jennifer Cowley Primary 0419 962 968

Camden Park Therese O’Brien Trainee 0431 570 707

Sturt Jenny McDonald Trainee 8358 3694

HarpHawthorn Anne ApThomas Teacher Trainer & Dip. of Suzuki Talent Educ. 8272 3504

PianoHawthorn Anne ApThomas Teacher Trainer & Dip. of Suzuki Talent Educ. 8272 3504

Novar Gardens Monica Christian Dip. of Suzuki Talent Educ. 8294 3560

Henley Beach Sth Ann Vanden Driesen Certificate IV 8353 7204

Mawson Lakes Mary Sandwell Trainee 0428 838 690

ViolinWest Lakes/Glandore Kylie Mahony Teacher Trainer & Dip. of Suzuki Talent Educ. 042 774 5657

Sturt Jenny McDonald Certificate IV 8358 3694

Rostrevor Rita Reichbart Certificate IV 0420 417 802

Victor Harbor Linda Sideris Certificate III 0457 726 284

Eden Hills Vicky Yagi Certificate III 8370 2312

Flagstaff Hill Sian Williams Trainee 0417 836 179

Glandore Nadia Buck Trainee 0412 605 442

Woodville South Sonia Treagus Trainee 8268 8514

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For SaleViolins$100 Kiso 1/32 bow good/no shoulder rest $100 Kiso 1/16 bow needs re-hairing, shoulder rest$100 Kiso 1/10 bow needs re-hairing, shoulder rest

$200 Shimro 1/8 bow good/no shoulder rest

$300 GEWA 1/4 Karwendel/Mittenwald, bow okay, shoulder rest $350 3/4 Brand unknown, bow needs replacement, shoulder rest

All violins are in hard cases. I have one full size bow (hair thin).

Classical-Guitar$50 HOMA full size handmade in Japan, soft bag.$500 Asturias Ast 60 handcrafted in Japan, solid hard case.

Further information can be discussed over the phone. Contact Rosemarie on 8556 3950 or 0435 636 357

Violin for SaleRaggetti 3/4 size violin 2006. Nice tone with strong projecting sound. With black Everest shoulder rest. Total price of $350 Call Kate 0422650453

Piano for SaleYamaha upright U30, black. Fom Winston Music in 2008 for $6,500. Plus piano stool. Very good condition. Will accept best offer. Call Tom 8278 4558 or 0419 673 305

Diary Dates 2017

Term 1 (Monday 30 January to Thursday 13 April)

Sunday 19th March 2017 Suzuki Spectacular Concert 1.45pmEdwardstown Baptist Church

Thursday 13th April 2017 Graduation Applications Due

Term 2 (Monday 1 May to Friday 7 July)Friday 19th May 2017 Winter Festival Applications Due

Sunday 4th June 2017 Graduation Concert 1pm to 5pm Concordia College

Sunday 25th June 2017All comer Piano Concert & Strings Workshop

1pm to 3pm 3pm to 5pm

Concordia College

Friday 7th July 2017 Showcase Audition Applications Due

20th to 22nd July 2017 Winter Festival 8.30am to 5pm Concordia College

Term 3 (Monday 24 July to Friday 29 September)Sunday 6th August 2017 Showcase Rehearsal 3pm to 5pm Concordia College

Sunday 20th August 2017All comer Piano Concert & Showcase Walkthrough

1pm to 5pm 3pm to 5pm

Concordia College

Sunday 27th August 2017 Suzuki Showcase Concert 2pm Elder Hall

Friday 6th October 2017 Graduation Applications Due

Term 4 ( Monday 16 October to Friday 15 December)

Saturday 4th November 2017 Quiz Night 7pmWestbourne Uniting Church

Sunday 5th November 2017 Graduation Concert 1pm to 5pmScots Church Adelaide

Sunday 26th November 2017All comer Piano Concert & Strings Workshop AGM

1pm to 3pm 3pm to 5pm

Concordia College

* NOTES FOR ALL 2017 CALENDAR OWNERS - Showcase concert appears twice - please ignore the one in July as it on the 27th of August. Also Graduation Concerts are listed as the 12th of Novemeber. They actually are on the 5th of Novemeber.

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We are The String Family, a musical family on the road full time performing to people around Australia. Sarah (violinist and Mum of The String Family) was a Suzuki student from the age of 3 and studied with Yasuki Nakamura in Sydney. As a child she attended Suzuki conferences all over the world and was lucky enough to participate in classes taught by Dr. Suzuki himself.

This is our first time in South Australia and we don’t know anyone here! We are doing 11 shows at the Fringe Festival, 3 of which have already passed and we are writing to offer you and your students some free tickets.

Here is a review from one of our first shows:

***** “Miracle! That’s because a family performing music on a stage is able to create a secret harmonic veil of pure sensations that surround your aura.” Kryztoff Magazine

We have 4 shows left, here are the details:

In the absolute centre of Adelaide, this beautiful air conditioned venue holds 150 and will leave you feeling buzzed, energised & inspired.

The Garage International @ NACC 4pm-5pm Saturday, 11 March 2017

The North Adelaide Community Centre is in the heart of North Adelaide, a stunning air conditioned heritage building with beautiful acoustics. With seating for 150, these will be energetic and entertaining shows!

176 Tynte St, North Adelaide, 5006, SA

La Boheme La Bohème 8pm-9pm Sunday, 5 March 2017 - Friday, 17 March 2017 - Sunday, 19 March 2017

A small, unique performance area upstairs in Adelaide’s premier cabaret and cocktail bar. With seating for 40 only, the three shows at La Bohème will be fun, exciting and up close and personal! Drinks and amazing cocktails available.

36 Grote St, Adelaide, 5000

Our CDs will be available for sale at each show @ $20 each, so please bring some extra cash to help support us and to take our music home with you!

If you or some of your students would like some free tickets please go to this address: https://www.stringfamily.com.au/fisher-jeffries-registration-2/

We would appreciate it so much if you could possibly share us with anyone who might be interested! If you’d like to give anyone our show details with a link to where they can purchase tickets here is the url: https://www.stringfamily.com.au/adelaide-fringe-2017-program-2/

Thanks again! Best wishes, Sarah Moir - The String Family

http://facebook.com/thestringfamily/www.stringfamily.com.au

The String Family - Adelaide Fringe

Exciting Free Concert opportunity during the Fringe.

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The annual Studio Spectacular Concert is a fun and exciting way to start the new Suzuki year! All students are invited to come along to perform onstage with their friends, teachers and the rest of the Suzuki Community.

The Studio Spectacular Concert has something for everyone. All instruments (except pianos) will the opportunity to perform with their instrument groups and during the final tutti items, all instruments will play together. The repertoire chosen will feature highlights from the Suzuki repertoire (great for revision!) and will cover all abilities from beginner level to advanced.

A highlight of the Studio Spectacular program is the performances contributed by individual teacher’s studios. Often the performances feature pieces from outside the Suzuki repertoire, giving the audience and performers the opportunity to enjoy a broad range of different types of music.

Please make sure your Suzuki membership is up to date in order for your child to participate in this concert.

Association Concerts are run on a not for profit basis. However, hiring an excellent venue, running rehearsals, printing programs and employing professional accompanists do mean we need to charge a small fee at the door to help cover costs. This year, adult tickets will cost $10 each. School aged children are free.

Students intending to perform at the Studio Spectacular Concert will need to attend the rehearsal at Concordia College on the 5th March. Please note that we will be using a different part of the school – The Suaviter – access this as if heading to the upstairs classrooms and continue through to the next building – look for signs and people showing the way.

Performance attire for the Suzuki group items in the concert will be Suzuki concert uniform – white tops and black bottoms with a splash of red. Students performing during items for their own studio may choose to wear an outfit other than the official Suzuki uniform. However it is required that all students make sure they are wearing correct Suzuki uniform for tutti group performances. There will be time allowed in the program for costume changes.

Suzuki Studio Spectacular Concert 2017 + Special Guests the String Family

Suzuki Studio Spectacular Concert

Date: Sunday, 19th March

Venue: Edwardstown Baptist Church

– Dorene St, St. Marys

Arrive: 1:25pm promptly to be tuned and seated

Concert: 1.45pm. Concert will be

approximately 75 minutes long.

Group Repertoire:

Violins

Perpetual Motion, Bohm

Gavotte, Lully

Gavotte, Gossec

May Song, Folk Song

Cellos

La Cinquantiane, Marie

Minuet in C, Bach

Busy Busy Stop Stop, Suzuki

Tutti

Minuet 2, Bach

Go Tell Aunt Rhody, Folk Song

All Twinkle Variations, Suzuki

We are excited to announce that we will be having a guest performer at the Studio Spectacular Concert this year. The travelling ‘String Family’ (see article on page one of the newsletter) will be making a guest appearance at our concert, performing a short set of their music which is being performed during the Fringe. We look forward to welcoming them to our concert and hope you enjoy their energetic and engaging performance. They will be selling their CDs after the concert for $20.

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE AT STUDIO SPECTACULAR

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Parents - we look forward to another year of you performing on your child's instrument. This year the performance items will be Busy Busy Stop Stop in the key of D major (Start on open D) and Twinkle Theme in the same key. Happy practising!

After having the past 3 years focusing on Teachers, parents and then the children, this year's will focus on the audience. We are offering a 2 for 1 ticket price when you bring 4 or more adults to the concert. (Full price tickets are $10 for Adults and Children are free).

Prizes on offer for people/families that have brought in the most number of guests. Other smaller prizes could be on offer could be for things such as youngest audience, oldest person in the audience, person who has travelled the furthest.

The idea is to bring people who might not otherwise come to a concert like this. Think about inviting friends from school who have shown an interest in your music, extended family or your next door neighbour who has been listening to you practice for years!

Please note that 2 for 1 offer will not be applied until entire group is present at the door.

2 for 1 offer for Studio Spectacular

Parent Performance at Studio Spectacular!

Melbourne Winter Festival

A very Cello Christmas 3.12.16 (continued next page) - photos are courtesy of Ivan Christian

Suzuki Melbourne will be holding a Winter Festival this year from 11 to 15 July. All details and application forms are available on our website www.suzukimusic.org.au/festival

From Rosemary Fuller Events Coordinator, Suzuki Music (Victoria)

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A very Cello Christmas 3.12.16 Pictures (continued) - photos are courtesy of Ivan Christian

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The Top Five Ways to Motivate Your Kids To Practice - By Edward Obermueller

Practice Motivator #2

Here are some very common statements I hear from students and parents: I forgot to practice this week.

We had such a busy week, it was really hard to find the time.

I had [fill in sport or activity here] and just couldn’t practice.

If you have ever felt this way (and I know I have as a busy parent of four boys!), here is something to take to heart:

Listening Counts!

During the busy weeks, listening is the best thing you can do. And it’s so easy!

Why does it count? Because it is training your ear, and your mind, in the melody and rhythm of the pieces you want to learn.

It works at the subconscious level: your brain lays track for the music while you consciously pay attention to something else. But you can also pay close attention to the music as you listen, or follow along with the written notes. Combining the twosubconscious and consciouslistening methods will turbocharge your playing ability.

Take it from Yo Yo Ma, who listens to a new piece he wants to learn about 100 times before ever playing the first note.

TRY THIS

Put in the CD or play from your iTunes, the appropriate Suzuki Book, or a recording of the piece you want to learn.

• Play it while reading

• Play it in the car (put commuting time to good use)

• Play it during homework time (great for background music)

• Play it while preparing dinner

• Play it as a “timer” for an activity (Book One is about 15 minutes long, perfect for a session of reading or tidying up a bedroom.)

• Play it with music on the stand or in your lap and follow along

Keep it easy and simple. Add practice time back into the week by listening. Almost magically your playing will improve!

Practice Motivator #3

Many parents worry about how to practice with their child. They worry particularly that they aren’t doing and saying the right things.

If you find yourself in this position, it is helpful to take a step back. Realize that the heart of your role as the practice parent is to provide your presence.

Be Present (In a Way That Fits)

Think of practicing as watching a flower bloom. You can’t force it. Yes, it needs water, and perhaps a trimming from time to time. But other than that, you just stand back and enjoy it.

This can be extremely hard to do! Especially for us typeA personalities. We want to cut to the chase, to identify problems efficiently and solve them (because there are SO MANY MORE problems waiting for us after this practice session!) and we think that we are being helpful by actively trying to do things, and to fix whatever is going on.

Presence is hard to define. It is the art of being. It has to do with awareness, attentiveness, and physically being around when your child is practicing (though not necessarily in the child’s space.) It is giving the child enough attention for them to know what they are doing matters, and that you care enough to listen to it and provide feedback.

TRY THIS• Be nearby. Even if you have to multitask (how can

we survive as parents without multitasking?) in the next room sending an email, doing dishes, or paying bills, you can “send in” a comment from time to time, such as “that’s sounding great!” or “keep going!”

• If the child is upset or frustrated, just ask curiously about what it is that is bothering them. Resist the urge to state what you think it is. Let them discover it on their own

• Ask yourself, at what time of day am I most able to be present? That is, to have my heart and mind available to my child during his or her practicing?

• Let the way you are present be in a way that fits your child. If he or she wants you right there in the practice room, do that. But often you’ll find that children do not want that level of “hovering” over their practicing. Again, being nearby may be just the thing needed in that case.

Presence is about the heart. Where your heart is, there will your presence be.

Let yourself enjoy being in the presence of your child, and your child’s practicing, and it will truly flower.

For the rest of The Top Five Ways to Motivate your Kids to Practice (by Edward Obermueller) Keep an eye out for our next newsletter!

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 Suzuki  Music  SA  is  a  non-­‐profit  association  of  teachers  and  families  based  in  South  Australia  dedicated  to  the  principles  and  philosophies  of  Dr  Shinichi  Suzuki.  Families  with  children  learning  Suzuki  method  are  expected  to  become  members  of  the  association  so  that  they  can  experience  the  full  benefits  of  a  Suzuki  education  including:  •   Access  to  high  quality,  trained  teachers  and  resources.  •   Access  to  a  wide  variety  of  performance  and  enrichment  activities,  including  ensembles,  group  lessons,  workshops,  

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PERMISSION  TO  PUBLISH  PHOTOGRAPHS  IN  2017  Suzuki  Music  SA  often  film,  photograph  or  record  Suzuki  Music  SA  activities  for  our  own  records  and  for  training  of  our  teachers.  We  publish  photographs  of  our  events  in  our  newsletter  and  annual  calendar.    Our  website  will  also  include  photographs  and  videos,  however  separate  permission  will  be  sought  for  the  inclusion  of  photographs  and  videos  for  groups  of  5  or  less.    Names  will  not  be  included  on  the  website  without  specific  permission.  If  you  do  not  wish  for  your  child’s  image  to  be  published,  please  email  the  Suzuki  Music  SA  office  so  that  the  appropriate  form  can  be  forwarded  to  you  to  complete.    

 

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GRADUATION INFORMATION

Suzuki Music SA

PO Box 378

Mitcham Shopping Centre

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www.suzukimusicsa.org.au

email info@suzukimusicsa.org.au

phone 8277 2766

‘ When we emphasise ‘speed’ we lose sight of the importance of

repetition and the need to master the easiest things first before

advancing to the more difficult. Rushing from one piece to the next does

not increase children’s ability. ‘ Sheila Warby, President Suzuki NSW

Graduation Concerts are held twice a year and are an important opportunity for parents and

family to share the achievement of our students. Current members of the Suzuki Talent

Education Assocication of Australia (SA) are invited to submit an application to graduate.

The Graduation Process

The Graduation Process is unique to the Suzuki Method and serves as an invaluable tool to

educate and develop high standards within the Suzuki training framework.

To graduate, each student must submit/provide the following prior to the closing date:

• A current Membership number (Suzuki Member ID);

• A completed Graduation Form;

• A Graduation Certificate Form; and

• A video link with the recording of the graduation piece

Video Links

Each student, parent or carer will organise a video recording and will provide a video link to

their teacher for revision and approval.

In the video the student will first make a short introduction of himself or herself with the

name of the graduation piece and composer they will perform.

The teacher is the only authorised person that can present a video link for assessment to

the graduation assessor.

Following evaluation, the assessor will write a Graduation Report, including feedback, and

will return the results to the student’s teacher.

The Graduation Piece

All graduation pieces and graduation levels are important. Through each graduation level

the student develops the skills necessary for playing later repertoire. It is important that

each piece is mastered to its highest level to make consistent and adequate progress in the

future. In some cases this may mean taking longer and moving further through the book and

coming back to the graduation piece before recording it.

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2017 GRADUATION APPLICATION

Applications will only be accepted from financial members of

the Suzuki Association

A video link must be provided to your teacher prior this form

is presented to Suzuki Music SA

Suzuki Music SA

PO Box 378

Mitcham Shopping Centre

TORRENS PARK SA 5062

www.suzukimusicsa.org.au

email info@suzukimusicsa.org.au

phone 8277 2766

Instrument

Flute, Violin, Cello, Piano, Harp Application (with video link) due by

Thurs April 13 & Fri October 6

2017 Graduation Concert

June 4 & November 5

Please give your Graduation Application, Certificate Form, Payment details and Video

link to your child’s teacher by the due date.

Parent/Guardian name ____________________________________________ 2017 Member ID________________________

Address ___________________________________________________ Suburb/Postcode ___________________________

Email __________________________________ Home phone ___________________ Mobile _____________________

Signature__________________________________________

*Please note applications without a 2017 member ID will not be processed

* Contact regarding your application will be made by email

TOTAL FEES PER FAMILY: � $80 1 Graduation Level per student (includes 1 certificate)

(Please tick an option)

� $130 2 Graduation Levels per student (includes 1 certificate)

* $40 late fees apply for payments after the due date

** $30 Discount when more than 1 child graduating under the same membership

*** $20 extra for a second certificate

For more options please contact your teacher

PAYMENT DETAILS

Bank Transfer Date of payment: Cheque made to STEEA (SA) Inc.

BSB 633 108

Acc. No. 1483 14859

Name: Suzuki Talent Education Association of Australia (SA) Inc.

Please use your Surname and Given Name as a reference and send a copy of your payment details to info@suzukimusicsa.org.au

CONCERT SCHEDULING REQUESTS: To assist in our preparation of the Graduation Concert player order, please advise

if your child(ren) need(s) special consideration on concert day. Thank you.

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Student 1 Student 2 Student 3

Given Name

Surname

Age when video made

Instrument

Level

Concert Performance

Piece

Composer

Piece length (mins)

Video link sent to

teacher (date)

Teacher

Teacher to sign

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GRADUATION CERTIFICATE FORM

Suzuki Music SA

PO Box 378

Mitcham Shopping Centre

TORRENS PARK SA 5062

www.suzukimusicsa.org.au

email info@suzukimusicsa.org.au

phone 8277 2766

TEACHER : _____________________________

Your certificate is a unique and valuable document and your name will be hand written.

Dr. Suzuki drew the background himself and it has been used for many years to inspire and

encourage our musicinas to persevere and reach their goals.

(It comes in a thick high quality paper with golden edge. Photo enclosed below)

� Please write your name with clear writing in the same way you want it to appear on the

certificate. (full name or nickname)

� Use upper case and lower case letters.

� Check spelling and confirm with your teacher the information submitted.

• Any replacement certificate due to incorrect name or level will incur a fee of $ 30 each.

• Your certificate will be delivered to the Graduation Concert. If you are not attending please organise

postage with the office. An extra $12 postage fees will be requested.

• $20 extra fees applies for a second certificate.

FIRST NAME : _____________________________________________________________

SURNAME : _____________________________________________________________

INSTRUMENT : ______________________

LEVEL : ______________________

YEAR : _______________________