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Toko Suzuki
Pianist
10 Manhattan Square Dr. Apt# 16-P, Rochester, NY 14607; (585) 546-6139 tksuz@aim.com
http://www.classic-jp.com
Education
Eastman School of Music

Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance and Literature (2005)

Minor in Accompanying and Chamber Music

Master of Musical Arts in Performance and Literature (1998)

University of Wyoming

Performer’s Certificate (1995)

Kobe College, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan

Bachelor of Music in Performance and Education (1992)

Principal Teachers
Piano                  Barry Snyder, Co-Chair, Piano Department, Eastman School of Music

Dr. Gary Smart, Professor, University of North Florida

Eiko Shimizu, Former Professor, Mukogawa Women College

Kazuko Shimomura Former Professor, Kyoto University of Fine Arts

Yumiko Saegusa

Izumi Kotani

Aiko Miyamoto

Chamber Music Ying Quartet

                             Barry Snyder

Composition      Dr. Gary Smart

Teaching Experience
Assistant            Prof. Barry Snyder, 1998-1999

Teaching Studio students, Conducting Studio Classes 

 Interpreter     Prof. Barry Snyder, Eastman Summer Music Seminar

In Hamamatsu, 1998, 1999, 2002

  Translator for individual lessons, master classes, Assistance for various students’ needs

 Selecting the Candidates for the Piano Class

  Barry Snyder’s Master Class at Japan

Bosendorfer in Osaka Show Room, 2002


Tutor Undergraduate Accompanying Class, 2000

 Coaching several duo groups in both voice and instrument
Private Studio Japan: 1998-1993, Wyoming: 1994-1995, Rochester: 2006
Giving piano lessons for individuals in various ages, from five year old to adult  

Performance Experience
Solo Solo Recital at Valley Monor (Rochester, NY), 2006
Toko Suzuki Piano Recitals 2002 in Japan (Osaka, Hikone), 2002
Award Recital, Sponsored by Osaka’s Cultural Organization (Osaka), 2001
A Piano Recital at Brookstone Annual Sales Award Ceremonial Party (Lynn, MA), 2001
Toko Suzuki Piano Recitals 2000 in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Hikone, Himeji), 2000
Toko Suzuki Solo Debut Recital in Japan (Osaka, Hikone), 1999
Ensemble Chamber Music Recital, with Kobe Chamber Orchestra (Osaka), 2003
Atrantica Trio* Children’s Concert, “Let’s Move with Music” (Rochester, NY), 2005
Piano Trio Recital, “A Taste of Music” (Rochester, NY), 2005
“Music for All” Recitals, Lectures, (Rochester, NY), 1998-1999
University of Rochester, Jewish Community Center or Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Jewish Home of Rochester
Piano Trio Recital at Elmira College, (Elmira, NY), 1999
New Vision Awards, sponsored by Panasonic, 1999
Chamber Music Recital Series, Sweet Briar College, (Virginia), 1998
*with   Laura Motchalov, violinist, Pittsburgh Symphony
Luke Pomorski, cellist, Ontario, Canada
Accompanying Experiences
Official Accompanist for One Spirit, One Song: Diacesan Children’s Choir Festival  (Rochester, NY), 2005
Conducted by Lee Gwozdz, Director of Music for Corpus Cristi (TX) Cathedral
Sponsored by The Diocean Music Committee of Rochester, NY
Fellowship at the Eastman School of Music, 1998-1999
Voice, Violin, Cello; lessons and student recitals
Fellowship at the University of Wyoming, 1993-1995
Voice, Violin, Cello, Flute, Bassoon, Oboe; lessons, student and faculty recitals
Faculty Recital at UW Summer Music Camp, (Laramie, WY), 1994
Freelance, 1988 ? present
   Lessons, recitals, competitions, and auditions
   Voice classes and choirs at Pittsford Mendon High School (Rochester, NY), 2005
   Recital with Holly Bewlay (Soprano) at Valley Manor (Rochester, NY), 2006
Employment
Organist/Pianist Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Rochester, NY), 2004 - present         
Accompanist PTA Adult Choir (Osaka, Japan), 1988-1992
Musical Training School (Osaka, Japan), 1991-1992
Awards/Scholarship
Piano Solo Osaka’s Upcoming Young Performing Artist, 2000

Special Scholarship, Messenger Foundation (Rochester, NY), 1999-2000

Graduate Award, Studio Assistant, Prof. Barry Snyder, Eastman School of Music, 1998-1999
Accompanying Graduate Award, Accompanying, Eastman School of Music, 1998-1999
Scholarship Award, Accompanying, University of Wyoming, 1993-1995
Composition Scholarship Award, University of Wyoming, 1994
Music Festivals
The International Holland Music Sessions (Bergen, Netherlands), 1996
   Gyorgy Sandor, John Perry, Jan Marisse Huizing, Marie-Francoise Bucquet
Aspen Music Festival (Aspen, Colorado), 1996
   Ann Shine, 1996
JISA Victoria International Music Festival, 1991, 1992, 1993
   Joseph Bloch, Bela Siki, Samuel Sanders
Master Classes
With: Barry Douglas, Sarah Rothenberg, Jeffrey Kahane, Malcom Bilson,Renna Kellaway
Lecture Recital Topic
Symbolism in Maurice Ravel’s Miroirs, 2002
Other Experiences
Specialized Training
Chamber Music, Piano Trio, Advanced Chamber Music Seminar, 1998-1999
Pedagogy of Accompanying, Eastman School of Music, 2000
Key to Healthy Music, Wellness Programs, Relaxation,
The Mensendieck System, Yoga, Eastman School of Music, 2000
Design Early Child Programs, Eastman School of Music, 2000
Dalcroze for Teachers, Eastman School of Music, 2001
Composition
University of Wyoming, 1993-1995,
Eastman School of Music, 1995-1996, 2000
Art Exhibition, Pylamid Art Center, Rochester, NY, 1997
Paintings, Figure Paintings, 1994-1995
Drawings, Figure Drawings, 1993-1995
Photography, Portraits for recital brochures, New Letters, Post Cards
Designing brochures
Professional Memberships
The College Music Society, July 2005 - present
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