The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 October 1984 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 3,1984

Suzuki develops young talent

By TOM CHARLES Staff Writer Children, according to Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, are capable of much more than we give them credit for. His unique method of educational instruction certainly adds weight to that claim. Using the Suzuki method, children as young as two years old are able to begin playing a violin or other musical instruments. In traditional forms of instruction, children of that age are considered too young to train. “As a general rule, traditional teachers won’t teach students un-

Ml j.H k x i. jf * y |iv ’ ■' \ 1 X, . __~ ... , CONCENTRATION — Angela Burdick, 6, concentrates on her teacher's instructions during a Suzuki violin lesson. Angela's mother, Oorothx Burdick, is a Suzuki method piano teacher in Syracuse. (Photo bv Tom Charles)

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til they can read music,” said Dorothy Burdick, a Suzuki method piano teacher from Syracuse. “With this method, we’re teaching the children before they can read.” In essence, Suzuki students learn to play much the same as they learn to use language —by imitation. Instead of learning theory and reading notes on a page, they listen to music and mimic the techniques of their instructor. “We find that when our students do begin to read music, they learn it a lot quicker because they already have that music in

their heads,” Mrs. Burdick noted. “They are required to listen to music every day and that’s very important to their learning.” Mrs. Burdick’s involvement in the Suzuki method started several years ago when her children began taking Suzuki violin lessons from Jean Stucky of Goshen. She noticed how rapidly her children improved under this method and decided she was interested in becoming a teacher. Her desire was music to Mrs. Stucky’s ears. One of the directors of Suzuki Talent Education of Michiana, Mrs. Stucky was excited about the possibilty of expanding Suzuki instruction to as many instruments as possible. “We’ve had violin lessons in the area for quite awhile,” Mrs. Stucky noted. “There have been some rumblings about starting flute or cello lessons, but nothing has happened. Now, I'm happy that we can start the piano program.” In preparation for her teaching, Mrs. Burdick attended Suzuki seminars at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point for the last two summers. The intensive. one-week sessions gave her a chance to observe other Suzuki teachers at work as well as refine her own skills. “It’s one of the top Suzuki seminars in the country.” she said. “This is one of the ■‘few places that Dr. Suzuki still travels. The seminars were tiring, but a lot of fun.” ' ! Teachers take a very active role in Suzuki lessons. Unlike traditonal instruction, teachers in Suzuki lessons play right along with their students. According to Mrs. Burdick, the added teacher involvement is one of the reasons why the method is so popular with students. “I think the kids are more involved and there seems to be more of a rapport between students and the teacher." she said. “Traditionally, students come in, sit down and just play

through the music. With this method, we are more involved and are doing it with them.” Parental involvement is also greater in Suzuki than in traditional lessons. Parents are expected to attend lessons with their children so that they can assist in daily practice sessions. This helps to speed up the learning process because a parent can serve as a tutor in the teacher’s absence. “I’ve had more success with Suzuki than in traditional lessons,” Mrs. Burdick noted, “and I think that is due to the fact that you have the family involvement. Parents come to lessons and help, too. So, when the child goes to the parent with a question, the parent knows what is going on.” Another factor in the success of Suzuki students is the heavy emphasis on listening. Students start out listening to recordings and to other people’s playing. That helps them to develop a sense for pitch and tone. • “It is constant listening and you are training the ear,” Mrs. Burdick added. “In the tradi-. tional method you are reading notes and not concentrating on the sound or tone. So, I’ve found this approach to be more successful.” Mrs. Burdick’s daughter, Angela, an accomplished Suzuki violinist, is currently her only piano student. However, she welcomes more students and anyone who is interested in more information should contact her at her home in Syracuse. Busy week for Syracuse Police It was a light work week for Syracuse police, in norma) terms. But throw in a murder investigation, a fire that might have been caused by arson, a couple of complaints and that adds up to a very busy week. According to police reports, Syracuse police received a complaint that a $5 gumball machine was stolen from Lakeland Laundry, Wednesday, Sept. 26, around 9:26 a.m. Police also received a complaint from Larry Wilson. The Syracuse resident reported that when he arrived home Saturday, Sept. 29, someone had thrown eggs all over the road and on his car. i No estimate of damage was reported by the police department. Don't scorch gems When filling gem or muffin pans, leave one of the small sections empty and fill it half full with water. This will prevent the gems from scorching X

It happened...in Milford

10 YEARS AGO, OCT. 2,1974 The Kiwanis Club of Lakeland held its installation of officers for 1974-75. Jerry Badskey, installing officer, installed Pat McCarty, president; Sherman Bryant, president-elect; Stu Walker, vice president; Dave Verts, treasurer and Jan Roberts, secretary. The Warrior Gridders creamed the Bremen Lions in Northern Lakes Conference action, with a final score of 41-14. The win ups Coach Hal Traviolia’s team 2-1 in the conference and 4-1 for the season. Outstanding players were Rick Dahlstrom, who ran a total of 156 yards; Bryan Lemberg, who scored one TD and compiled 42 yards rushing. Senior quarterback, Mark Smith, broke through for 40 yards rushing and completed seven of eleven passes. Beth, Mike and Susan Silveus, children of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Silveus, Syracuse, attended a symphony at Clowes Hall, Indianapolis, to hear violinist Ruggiers Ricci. The orchestra was conducted by Peter Eros. 20 YEARS AGO, OCT. 1,1964 Noble W. Neff, a highly respected lifelong resident of Milford died unexpectedly. Neff had three prime interests: his community, his school and his church. He was buried in the Milford Cemetery. The Van Buren-Jefferson

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township Farm Bureau met for its September meeting at the Milford Elementary School. The nominating committee of Harold Wilson, Ray Ferverda and Willard Conn conducted the election of officers. Dale Mikel was elected president and Dale Atkinson was elected vice president. The Syracuse Primary Mother’s Club met. Mrs. James Cox and Mrs. Jack Simmons were co-hostesses. Attorney Robert Reed was the guest speaker and spoke on “Points of Law.” 30 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 30,1954 Rev. W. Harlan Smith, pastor of the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Milford, has been named Van Buren township chairman of the county-wide Go-To-Church movement. Ed Himes, county chairman for the movement, made the announcement. Final rites for Mrs. Lulu Ludwig, Leesburg, were held Monday afternoon at the Mishler Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Wall, of the Milford Methodist Church, officiated the ceremony. Burial was in Milford Cemetery. Billy J. Davis, William Bare and Ned Gerard; fish and game wardens for the area and Don Nine, from the state fish hatchery at Lake Wawasee; stocked Dewart and Waubee Lakes near Milford, with about 25,000 fish.

50 YEARS AGO, 0CT.4,1934 The following citizens were prize winners in the art and needlework awards at the county fair: Marie Irvine, Lola Buhrt, Mrs. Frank Bergh and Mrs. John Postma. Two cars collided on the curve near Fox Farm northwest of Warsaw. Both vehicles were badly damaged, although no one was injured. Welcome Haney and

First National Bank opens Grace Village branch

First National Bank of Warsaw opened its Grace Village office, Monday morning, October 1. The Grace Village office, located within the Grace Village Retirement Center, is a banking office for the particular benefit of the residents of Grace Village. At the 8:30 a.m. ribbon cutting Pre-retirement meeting Oct. 10 The Kosciusko County Retired Teachers Association is sponsoring a Pre-Retirement meeting for teachers Oct. 10 at 4:15 p.m. in the Warsaw Middle School, South Union St. If you are a teacher who is thinking of retiring within the next five to ten years, it would be to your benefit to attend.

three sones of Hastings were enroute to Warsaw and H.A. Steinberger and wife of Milford were enroute home when the accident occured. Mrs. John DeFries and son, Junior, and the Arch DeFries family visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher in Muncie and also attended the football game between Anderson and Muncie in the evening.

ceremony, the president of the Winona Lake Town Board, Dave Wolkins and Warsaw Mayor Jeff Plank, did the honors, along with Loren Miller, vice chairman of the board of directors of First National Bank of Warsaw; and Sherwood Durkee, representing Grace Village. Also present were: Neal Carlson, president of FNB; Robert Boley, executive vice president of FNB; Carol Carlin, office manager of the Grace Village branch; Roma Mathews, new accounts representative, FNB; John Elliott, vice president, FNB; and Mrs. Jean Rollings, trust officer, FNB. Carlson noted that this facility “is one more expression of First National Bank of Warsaw’s endeavors to serve the community to the fullest.”