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Toko's Music & Arts
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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
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| Eastman School of Music |
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Doctor of Musical Arts
in Performance and Literature (2005)
Minor in Accompanying
and Chamber Music
Master of Musical Arts
in Performance and Literature (1998)
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| University of Wyoming |
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Performer’s Certificate
(1995)
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| Kobe College, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan |
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Bachelor of Music in Performance and Education (1992)
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| Principal Teachers |
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| 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
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| Teaching
Experience |
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| Assistant Prof. Barry Snyder, 1998-1999
Teaching Studio students, Conducting Studio Classes
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| Interpreter Prof. Barry Snyder, Eastman Summer Music Seminar
In Hamamatsu, 1998, 1999, 2002
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・ Translator for individual lessons, master classes,
Assistance for various students’ needs
・ Selecting the Candidates for the Piano Class |
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・ Barry Snyder’s Master Class at Japan
Bosendorfer in Osaka Show Room, 2002
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| Tutor |
Undergraduate Accompanying Class, 2000
・ Coaching several duo groups in both voice and instrument |
| Private Studio |
Japan: 1998-1993, Wyoming: 1994-1995, Rochester: 2006 |
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・ Giving piano lessons
for individuals in various ages, from five year old to adult
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| Performance
Experience |
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| Solo |
Solo Recital at Valley Monor (Rochester, NY), 2006 |
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Toko Suzuki Piano Recitals 2002 in Japan (Osaka,
Hikone), 2002 |
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Award Recital, Sponsored by Osaka’s Cultural
Organization (Osaka), 2001 |
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A Piano Recital at
Brookstone Annual Sales Award Ceremonial Party (Lynn, MA), 2001 |
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Toko Suzuki Piano Recitals
2000 in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Hikone, Himeji), 2000 |
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Toko Suzuki Solo Debut
Recital in Japan (Osaka, Hikone), 1999
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| Ensemble |
Chamber Music Recital, with Kobe Chamber Orchestra (Osaka), 2003 |
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Atrantica Trio*
Children’s Concert, “Let’s Move with Music” (Rochester, NY), 2005 |
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Piano Trio Recital, “A
Taste of Music” (Rochester, NY), 2005 |
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“Music for All” Recitals,
Lectures, (Rochester, NY), 1998-1999 |
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University of Rochester, Jewish Community Center or
Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Jewish Home of Rochester |
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Piano Trio Recital at Elmira College, (Elmira, NY), 1999 |
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New Vision Awards, sponsored by Panasonic, 1999 |
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Chamber Music
Recital Series, Sweet Briar College, (Virginia), 1998
*with Laura Motchalov, violinist, Pittsburgh Symphony
Luke Pomorski, cellist, Ontario, Canada |
| Accompanying Experiences |
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Official
Accompanist for One Spirit, One Song: Diacesan Children’s Choir Festival (Rochester, NY), 2005 |
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Conducted by Lee Gwozdz, Director of Music for Corpus Cristi (TX) Cathedral |
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Sponsored by The
Diocean Music Committee of Rochester, NY |
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Fellowship at the Eastman School of Music, 1998-1999 |
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Voice, Violin, Cello; lessons and student recitals |
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Fellowship
at the University of Wyoming, 1993-1995 |
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・Voice, Violin, Cello, Flute,
Bassoon, Oboe; lessons, student and faculty recitals |
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Faculty
Recital at UW Summer Music Camp, (Laramie, WY), 1994 |
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Freelance, 1988 ? present |
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Lessons, recitals,
competitions, and auditions |
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Voice classes and
choirs at Pittsford Mendon High School (Rochester, NY), 2005 |
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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 |
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Musical Training School (Osaka, Japan), 1991-1992 |
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| Awards/Scholarship |
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| Piano Solo |
Osaka’s Upcoming Young Performing Artist, 2000
Special Scholarship, Messenger Foundation (Rochester, NY), 1999-2000
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Graduate
Award, Studio Assistant, Prof. Barry Snyder, Eastman School of Music, 1998-1999
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| Accompanying |
Graduate Award, Accompanying, Eastman School of Music, 1998-1999 |
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Scholarship Award, Accompanying, University of Wyoming, 1993-1995 |
| Composition |
Scholarship
Award, University of Wyoming, 1994 |
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| Music Festivals |
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The International Holland Music Sessions (Bergen, Netherlands), 1996 |
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Gyorgy Sandor, John
Perry, Jan Marisse Huizing, Marie-Francoise Bucquet |
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Aspen Music Festival (Aspen, Colorado), 1996 |
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Ann Shine, 1996 |
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JISA Victoria International Music Festival, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
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Joseph Bloch, Bela
Siki, Samuel Sanders |
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| Master Classes |
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With: Barry Douglas, Sarah Rothenberg, Jeffrey Kahane, Malcom Bilson,Renna
Kellaway |
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| Lecture Recital Topic |
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Symbolism in Maurice
Ravel’s Miroirs, 2002 |
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| Other
Experiences |
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| Specialized Training |
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Chamber Music, Piano Trio, Advanced Chamber Music Seminar, 1998-1999 |
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Pedagogy of Accompanying, Eastman School of Music, 2000 |
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Key to Healthy Music, Wellness Programs, Relaxation, |
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The Mensendieck System, Yoga, Eastman School of Music, 2000 |
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Design Early Child Programs, Eastman School of Music, 2000 |
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Dalcroze for Teachers,
Eastman School of Music, 2001 |
| Composition |
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University of Wyoming, 1993-1995,
Eastman School of Music, 1995-1996, 2000 |
| Art |
Exhibition, Pylamid Art Center, Rochester,
NY, 1997 |
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Paintings, Figure Paintings, 1994-1995 |
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Drawings, Figure Drawings, 1993-1995 |
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Photography, Portraits for recital brochures, New
Letters, Post Cards |
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Designing brochures |
| Professional Memberships |
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The College Music Society, July 2005 - present |
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