Book Promotion is a formal concert in which students are recognized for their progress through the Suzuki literature. This event is open to all VSSA string students. The concert will be performed each year in November, in conjunction with VSSA's recital on the last group-lesson day.

The annual Book Promotion program gives students, parents and teachers a way to mark progress and celebrate the accomplishments of the participants. It also gives new students and parents a way to appreciate and understand the path that lies before them. More advanced students can enjoy their role as models for the less advanced, by performing beautifully polished pieces, and remember where they came from and what they have accomplished. Following is the necessary information for teachers and student families, and an application form. When you are on or beyond the designated piece in each book, you may apply for Book Promotion. It is important that teachers work closely with their students, making a recommendation to prepare the application tape only when a student is ready and can be successful. This should be a positive experience.

Steps to take:
1. Have required pieces well prepared and memorized.
2. Make recording from memory (during the private lesson, when possible).
3. Have your teacher listen to and approve the recording.
4. Submit application form, fee and recording by October 3rd.

The recordings will be heard by a VSSA instructor, who will complete a comment sheet for each tape, based on the following elements:

• Note and rhythm accuracy
• Clean articulation
• Beautiful tone
• Appropriate tempo, consistent throughout
• Dynamics
• Good balance (if accompanied)

Book Promotion Awards
Each student participant receives a certificate of award and a trophy.  A fee of $15 is required, either in cash or with a check payable to VSSA.

Dates and deadlines

October 3, 2009 - Application packet must be postmarked by this date or delivered to Lani Hall at group lessons by this date.

November 7, 2009, 8:00am (time approximate) - Mandatory Dress Rehearsal for Participants.

November 21, 2009, 9:00am- Book Promotion performances

No late applications will be accepted.
 
Listening panels will complete their assessments within 2 weeks. Each student who is accepted will be sent a letter confirming this, and giving further information. If your tape is not accepted by the review panel, you will be notified.

Questions? Contact Lani Hill at (480) 722-2851, or bluemesa@byu.net