Ipswich Suzuki Cello

05/07/2026

I'm so delighted with how our cello group performed at the Kyson Primary School Summer Fair yesterday afternoon. This year we remembered clothes pegs for our music stands! 😄

We played a mixture of Suzuki repertoire from memory and lively folk tunes from across the British Isles, all arranged in several parts. It was wonderful to see children and parent players making music side by side, and creating such a rich, colourful sound.

Outdoor performances always bring a few extra challenges and distractions, but everyone played with such focus, teamwork and enjoyment. It was a real joy to watch them rise to the occasion.

Thank you to Kyson Primary School for inviting us to be part of such a lovely community event, and to everyone who stopped to listen and support us.

Moments like these remind me why I love teaching. ❤️

13/06/2026

Lovely music-making at our Summer Solos Concert and Playtogether this afternoon. Everyone played beautifully, and it was a joy to share our music with family and friends.

A special highlight was 'Round of Folk', an original composition that Luna and her mum Sonja worked out together at home. Inspired by a phrase from Handel's Bo***ée and after many hours of improvising with wonderful tracks created by Alice Kanack, they came up with something completely their own. I was so proud of them!

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make it such a happy occasion. 🎻😊

21/03/2026

Joyous music-making at our Spring Solos Concert/Playtogether this afternoon! 🌷

After our 50-day practice challenge (with some well-earned certificates and sweet treats), progress this term really shone through in everyone’s beautiful solo playing. Well-known favourites were played together at a lively tempo, and some great new ensemble music came together on the spot 🎶✨

Bravo, everyone! I’m especially proud of the wonderfully supportive community you’ve become. 💛

06/12/2025

A lovely end-of-term Solos Concert and Christmas Playtogether this afternoon! 🎄🎶

From Twinkles to The Swan and the first movement of the Elgar Concerto, everyone played with such confidence and warmth, and listened so attentively. 💛

A special bravo to our adult players, who shone both as soloists and in our quartet of The Wellerman. 🌟 And seeing everyone chatting over tea and cookies was the perfect finish. ☕🍪

Feeling so proud — a beautiful way to end the term! 🎻✨

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13/08/2025

🎵✨ Another very enjoyable Cellofest International Summer School - and only 20 minutes from Ipswich! 🏛️🎻
So lovely to share the experience with some of my pupils and their families 😎🌞🎶. A wonderful few days of music-making, learning, creativity, friendship and fun - big thanks to the amazing organisers, tutors, and all the other people who made it so special! 💛 🙏💐

13/07/2025

🌞🎶 A lovely afternoon of music-making yesterday, sharing solo performances at all levels and busking some favourite ensemble pieces, filling the hall with beautiful harmonies! 🎻💫
A huge well done to everyone who played, and thanks to everyone who came and supported! 💐

13/07/2025

🎶 So proud of this group of pupils and parent-players - who, despite the windy conditions, performed a brilliant half-hour set of ensemble pieces at Kyson Primary School Summer Fair last Saturday! Huge thanks to the organising parent, who put together the programme and took the initiative to invite people along to play - and to everyone who took part or supported!
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02/07/2025

18/05/2025

What a night!

Huge congratulations to 16-year-old Daniel 🌟 — guest soloist with Ipswich Community Light Orchestra this weekend! 🎻🎵

He wowed us with four stunning performances, accompanied by pianist Andrew Leach — each played with flair, confidence, and total focus.👏

And then… Schindler’s List with orchestra! Absolutely exquisite. Those high notes really sang... 🎶🕊️

An altogether magical evening! 💫✨

30/03/2025

A heartwarming afternoon of music-making at our Spring Concert and Playtogether! 🎻🌸Confident solo performances, joyful ensemble playing, and smiles 🎶😊💛 - followed by bonding over tea, home-baked cookies ☕🍪 ...and bean-bag games! Already excited for next term! 🎵✨