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Sheryl Shohet, Suzuki Association of Hawaii

Libby Felts is editor of the American Suzuki Journal, the official publication of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. She holds a master of fine arts in creative writing with an emphasis in nonfiction from the University of Wyoming and an interdisciplinary bachelor of arts with concentrations in creative writing, women’s and gender studies, and environmental advocacy from the University of Missouri. Libby is a member of the board of directors of Summit Dog Rescue, an all-volunteer foster-based dog and cat rescue based in Boulder, CO, which seeks to educate animal guardians on modern behavioral science and ethical training methods. In her free time, she can be found mountain biking the foothills of the Front Range and hanging out with her blue heeler, Daisy.

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Sheryl Shohet, originally from Wisconsin, has been a first violinist with the Honolulu Symphony (now Hawaii Symphony) since 1983. She earned Bachelor’s degrees in violin performance and Music Education from Drake University, and a Master’s degree in violin performance from the Hartt School of Music. She currently has a home studio in Waipahu, Hawaii, of 60 violinists ages 3-43 who love to play. Her touring ensemble, Na Mele O Suzuki, visited Tokyo in 2006 and 2013, and took several tours to Hilo and Maui. Sheryl is an officer or board member of the Suzuki Association of Hawaii, Hawaii ASTA, and the Musicians’ Association of Hawaii, Local 677, and has been director/co-director of the Hawaii Suzuki Institute since 1985. She has taught at Suzuki institutes in Ottawa, KS; Santa Fe, NM: and Maui. Her daughter is a chemical engineer and accomplished violinist.

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