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.
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. From a collaborative concert with visual artists, to a combined concert with 9 other studios and 150 violinists, to Bach in the Subway which is an international event bringing the music of Bach to public places around the world in celebration of the great composer’s birthday, students are given a vast array of performance opportunities.
MasterClasses
The Flying Colors Performance Program offers masterclasses with extraordinary pedagogues to our advanced students. All students are encouraged to attend these masterclasses. Clinicians for the 2019-2020 school year include Ron Patterson in November and Elisa Barston in February!
International Tours
Due to the 2020 pandemic, we have postponed our studio tour to Cusco. We hope to rebook our tour for the summer of 2023. Contact us for more information or link to family login if you're a current student.
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: 9/26-9/27 2020
Link to our monthly calendar for more details about our school happenings .
year-at-a-glance
Group Class Schedule:
5:45 Twinkles
6:00 Books 1-4
6:45 Oreo Break
7:00 Books 4-6
7:45 Books 6+
8/30 2021-2022 school year/lessons begin
9/6 No Lesson (This lesson date is made up on 12/20)
9/10 Group Class: Ice Cream Social! Everyone meets for group class at 5:45-6:45! Ice Cream Social at the break! 7+ students will have group from 7:15-8:15.
9/12 Recitals: In person, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
9/20-9/24 No Lessons
9/24 - 9/26: Studio Retreat at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch! Arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning.
10/8 SCHEDULE B: Craft Night Special! We will make Twinkle Trams, Circle Bow Plates
10/22 Group Class
10/29 Spooky Suzuki! 5:45 setup and tuning; 6:00-7:00 Spooky Suzuki! 7:00 TREATS!! 7:30-8:30 7+ Group
11/5 Group Class
11/14 Masterclass with Rachel Lee Priday 2:00-5:00
11/19 SCHEDULE C
11/22-11/26 NO LESSONS
12/3 Group Class
12/5 Recitals! 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., St. Clement's
12/17 SCHEDULE A: Holiday Party and Group Concert (see Calendar for details)
12/19 - Caroling at Stafford Healthcare in Des Moines, 2:30-3:15
12/21-1/1 NO LESSONS
1/14 Group Class
1/28 Group Class
1/30 Masterclass with Dr. Quinton Morris 2:00-6:00
2/11 Group Class
2/21-2/25 NO LESSONS
3/11 Group Class
3/12 Recitals at St. Clements: noon and 2:00 p.m.
3/18 SYAMFA run-throughs: 6:00 p.m., St. Clements
3/21-3/25: NO LESSONS (Tracy will be attending Seattle Young Artist Music Festival)
3/27 Bach in the Subway 3:30. Meet at Jefferson Park picnic area
3/25 7:30 Osvaldo Ribas performs at the Moore Theater
4/1 Group Class
4/11-4/15 NO LESSONS
4/22 Group Class
5/6 Group and Performance Class
5/20 Group Class
5/22 Recitals! 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
5/27-6/2: NO LESSONS
6/10 Group Class
6/11 First Steps Parent/Family Party 10:00-12:00 on Bainbridge Is.
6/18 Violin Olympics
6/27-7/8 NO LESSONS
7/9-7/10 ECC Training Class offered online
7/18-7/22 NO LESSONS
8/1-8/5 NO LESSONS (Tracy is teaching Unit 1 at Japan Seattle Suzuki Institute)
8/14 Seward Park Play-In 3:00 p.m.
9/3 End of 2021-2022 calendar year
9/6 2022-2023 calendar year begins
