suzuki based violin instruction
in seattle and on bainbridge island, washington
events
Momentum Music School is built on a community-centered
approach that includes many opportunities for students and their families to build relationships with each other and the art of music.
From group classes and concerts to master classes, retreats and international studio tours, our students flourish both musically and personally when engaged on multiple levels.
Click on the YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE button to find the calendar of events.
Concerts
The joy of sharing music with appreciative audiences is one of the greatest sources of motivation for musicians. We give recitals and concerts in many different venues and contexts.
MasterClasses
The Flying Colors Performance Program offers masterclasses with extraordinary pedagogues to our advanced students. All students are encouraged to attend these masterclasses.
International Tours
Musical tours are one of life’s great experiences. There is something about connection through music that reveals both commonalities and magnifies the beauty of each unique individual. We will be traveling to Barcelona for a series of performances and a musical exchange with the students and teachers of the Suzuki Music Institute in Barcelona in July of 2024. More information and registration found here:
Link to our monthly calendar for more details about our school happenings.
Studio Retreat
Fall Studio Retreat at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch: group classes, performance class, chamber music, a play-in around the fire, plus horseback riding! Reserve a cabin at the Flying Horseshoe or come for a day. Horseback riding happens on Sunday. Save the date: 9/22-9/24 2023
year-at-a-glance
Group Class Schedule:
Group class for books 1-3: 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Oreo break: 6:45-7:00
Group class for books 4-6: 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Group class for books 6+ is from 7:45-8:45 p.m. (If the event is marked as group/performance class, students in books 6+ will perform for each other. Please arrange to rehearse with Allyson ahead of time.)
Rep Group Class/Performance class: regular group schedule for students in books 1-5. Students in book 6+ will perform for each other and give feedback instead of having a group class.
Group - technique class: focus is on technique; class is without piano accompaniment.
CALENDAR DATES:
9/4 2023-2024 school year/lessons begin
No lessons on Labor Day. These lessons are made
up ahead of time on 8/28.
9/15 Rep group class: Ice Cream Social! Everyone meets for group class from 6:00-7:00. Ice Cream Social at the break. Books 4+ will have group class from 7:30-8:30.
9/17 Group class followed by ice cream social on Bainbridge Island, 5:00 p.m.
9/22-9/24 Studio Retreat at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch! Arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning. Book a cabin with Penny: (509) 674-2366.
9/29 Group - technique
10/11 - 10/17 No Lessons (Tracy is attending a Suzuki Teacher Trainer’s conference in Matsumoto, Japan)
10/14 SAWS Festival! This will be inspiring and fun. Graduates will receive their trophies here. Group classes include Fiddle! Register for workshop here: https://suzukiwashington.org/fall-festival/student-festival/
10/20 Rep group/performance class
10/22 Spooky Suzuki on Bainbridge 5:00 p.m.
10/27 Spooky Suzuki! Come in costume for a hauntingly good time! Everyone: 6:00 p.m. Holiday treats 6:45. Books 4+ 7:15-8:30.
10/29 STUDIO RECITAL 6:00 p.m. St. Clements
11/10 Concert at Benaroya: come and hear Brannon perform a piece that she composed for violin and orchestra - "Escape" 8:00 p.m., Benaroya Hall. For tickets, call (206) 215-4747, or visit lumaguild.org. All proceeds benefit Children's Hospital.
11/17 Group class - technique
11/20-11/24 THANKSGIVING BREAK - No lessons
11/26 Group on Bainbridge
12/1 Rep group class/performance class
12/9. Caroling Concert at Covenant Shores on Mercer Island, 10:30-11:30 (arrive at 10:00)
12/11 - 12/15 - No lessons: Tracy is teaching in El Salvador
12/19 - 1/1 WINTER BREAK - No lessons
1/7 Group on Bainbridge
1/12-1/14 Workshop with Carrie Salisbury
1/19 Pajama Recital
2/04 Group on Bainbridge Island 5:00 p.m.
2/9 Group - technique
2/11 Advanced Masterclass with Marcus Talley
2/17-2/25 MID WINTER BREAK - No lessons
3/8 Rep group class/performance class
3/15 SYAMFA Run-throughs at Allyson’s
3/17 STUDIO RECITALS 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. St. Clements
3/18-22 No lessons (Tracy will be attending the Seattle Young Artist Music Festival)
3/23 Bach in the Subway (time and location TBD)
3/24 Group on Bainbridge Island - 5:00 p.m.
4/1 BAINBRIDGE SPRING BREAK - No lessons on Bainbridge Island
4/9 -4/12 SEATTLE SPRING BREAK - No lessons in Seattle
4/19 Rep Group Class/Performance Class
4/21 Group on Bainbridge Island
Collaborative Concert at the Capitol - date TBD
5/3 Rep group class/performance class
5/5 Group on Bainbridge Island - 5:00 p.m.
5/19 STUDIO RECITALS: 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. St. Clements
5/20 - 5/31 Memorial Day break - No lessons
6/9 Violin Olympics
6/16. Group on Bainbridge
6/24-6/28 Oregon Suzuki Institute - No lessons
6/30-7/14 Studio exchange tour to Barcelona! -
No lessons
7/28 Ferry Fun Recital - Seattle to Bainbridge Island
8/5 - 8/9 Japan Seattle Suzuki Institute - No lessons
8/26 - 8/30 - No lessons
9/2 2022-2023 school year begins
9/2 - 9/6 No lessons
9/9 2023-2024 lessons begin
