Events
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Suzuki Association of Minnesota Piano Graduation
Each March our Suzuki PIano Teachers Guild hosts a graduation for Suzuki Association of Minnesota’s students in Sundin Hall at Hamline University. Students of SPTG teachers are invited to perform on a recital at this festival, even if they are not participating in graduation. Please see the SAM piano graduation information on the SAM website through the link below. You will also use this link to register non-graduates to perform in the festival portion of the graduation event.
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Advancing Students Recitals
Held each winter, these recitals showcase our students in Suzuki Piano Book Four and above. A reception follows each recital. The recitals are in Antonello Hall at the MacPhail Center for Music. Registration opens in December. The deadline to register is in January. Teachers submit a video of their student performing his or her piece with the registration. The fee is $25. Please see this information sheet, scroll down, or use the form below to contact our chairperson with additional questions.
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Summer Ensemble Recital
Students of SPTG members can participate in an ensemble recital in August. Stay tuned for more information.
Suzuki Association of Minnesota Piano Graduation and SPTG Festival
March 6, 2027
At Sundin Hall at Hamline University
Registration opens December 1, 2026
Registration Deadline for Teachers to Register their students and upload their videos is January 15, 2027
Graduation fee is $50, to add an additional level is $30, festival fee for non-graduates is $25, the fee to audition for upper level soloist at Benson for students in Books 6 & 7 is $20 (Recital is March 13, 2027)
Teachers must be a member of SPTG to enter non-graduates in the festival
Teachers must be a member of S.A.M. to enter students for graduation
Every teacher is required to volunteer in some capacity at the event. Here is a list of the graduation committee responsibilities.
Link to Suzuki Association of Minnesota Piano Graduation Information and Registration
For Questions for our Graduation Chairperson, please use the form below:
Twin Cities Suzuki Piano Teachers Guild Recitals for Advancing Pianists
February 6, 2027, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
In Antonello Hall at MacPhail Center for Performing Arts
Registration opens December 9, 2026
Teachers will enter their students’ info into a google document and submit payment to SPTG through Venmo, or mail a check to our treasurer. Contact Suzanne for a link to your registration document
Registration Deadline for Teachers to Register their students and upload their videos is January 9, 2027
Recordings will be available for teachers to critique January 16, 2027, and the comments will be due to the students’ teacher by January 23, 2027
The fee is $25 per student ~ Venmo your fee to @suzukipianoguild
For questions for our Advancing Recital Chair or to request a google registration document, please use the form below:
Twin Cities Suzuki Piano Teachers Guild Summer Ensemble Recital
Stay tuned for more information
RECITAL STANDARDS FOR SPTG EVENTS
Students on SPTG and SAM recitals represent the Suzuki Piano Method. The following guidelines for preparing students to perform should assure that all our students are presented at the highest level of their ability.
GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS PREPARING STUDENTS FOR RECITALS
1. The student has had experience playing before an audience.
2. The student has performed the selected recital piece on at least one previous occasion.
3. The student has brought the piece to a high musical level.
4. The student has been advised in proper stage manners and dress.
5. The student must memorize the music. No written music can be used in recitals.
6. For the Advancing Recitals a video audition is required. Refer to the Instructions for Video Process above.
GUIDELINES FOR RECITAL PROGRAMS
1. Each program will include a variety of repertoire and a broad representation of studios (teachers).
2. Initials will identify the teachers of the student performers.
3. Advance registration time lines will be set to allow planning of programs and communication with teachers and students well before the recital date.