III National Workshop, Lima

November 12 and 13, 2005

The Suzuki Association of Peru is committed to spreading the Suzuki philosophy throughout the country, including those regions where people are geographically and economically disadvantaged. Our Association sponsors two national workshops during the year, in addition to the annual festivals, in order to provide teachers and their students with ongoing training and support.

Guitar teacher Mercedes Vargas with students from Ica.

The III National Workshop was held in Lima in the National Museum. Local teachers collaborated by donating their time allowing the event to be tuition free. Students, parents and their teachers traveled overnight by bus from Huanuco and Ica to attend: our youngest participant was three-year-old Diego, and our oldest beginner was 65-year-old Francisco, both from Huánuco. Master classes, group classes, music reading classes, parent talks and an Early Childhood Music presentation culminated in an exhilarating final concert in which we heard Vivaldi, Dvòràk and the folk songs from the Book 1 repertoire. Step by step, little by little we continue to nurture the spirit through music: “Alimentando el espíritu a través de la música.”

Delegation from Ica, Peru, with teacher Jesus Campos, far right.

Caroline Fraser graduated from Edinburgh University with a Bachelor of Music degree and studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London, obtaining the diplomas Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (piano) and Associate of the Royal College of Music (violin). She obtained a Masters of Music degree with Kodaly emphasis from Holy Names University (HNU) in California, where she continues to direct the Summer Suzuki Piano Teacher Training Institute. Caroline is an ESA and SAA teacher trainer. After many years living in Lima, Peru, and California, USA she currently resides in Edinburgh, Scotland. Caroline is a member of the SAA Latin American Teacher Trainers Committee, the SAA Latin American Country Association Committee, and the Suzuki Association of Peru Festival Committee. She has given teacher training courses all over Latin America, the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Caroline is passionate about making Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy known to all and promoting a natural approach to learning.

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