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Copper Country Suzuki Association Calendar of Events 2007-2008

Sept. 6 CCSA Board Meeting - Carnegie Cultural Museum, 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 10 Lessons Begin (Except for Piano Lessons)
Sept. 12 Keweenaw Youth Symphony (KYSO) auditions – Strings (by appt.)
Sept. 18 Finnish Fiddling Workshop with Bette Premo in preparation for the JPP performance
Sept. 19 KYSO, Reading Orchestra and group classes begin (Except for piano group classes and Music and Movement) KYSO auditions – winds, brass and percussion (by appt.)
Sept. 22 CCSA beginning of the year family gathering and play-in. New families are especially encouraged to attend! Pizza and drinks will be provided, please bring a salad or dessert to share – Carnegie Cultural Music, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 25 Hancock Elementary Open House Performance, 6:00 p.m.
Sept. 27 Houghton Elementary Open House Performance, 6:00 p.m.
Calumet Open House Performance – Calumet School, 6:30 p.m.
MTU Preschool performances – 9:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Sept. 28 MTU Preschool performances – 9:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Oct. 2 Finnish Fiddling Workshop with Bette Premo in preparation for the JPP performance, MTU Band Room, 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 4 CCSA Board Meeting - Carnegie Cultural Museum, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 5 CCSA Play-in at the Bluffs, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 6 JPP Fiddlers workshop, Finnish American Heritage Center, 1:30-4:00 p.m., $15.00 (students who participate in the workshop get in the concert for free)
JPP in concert, Finnish American Heritage Center, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 12 & 13 KSO Concert featuring the Alan Parsons Live Project
Oct. 26 Scholarship forms due
Recital rehearsal with accompanist – 120 Rosza, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Oct. 28 Fifth Annual Halloween Recital – Chapel of St. Matthew, 2:00 p.m.
Costumes Encouraged

Nov. 2 CCSA Play-in at Portage Point Nursing Home, 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 7 CCSA Board Meeting - Carnegie Cultural Museum, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 17- 25 No Lessons – Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 26 Term 2 – piano lessons begin

Dec. 1 Poor Artists Sale Performance – Calumet School Gymnasium, 1:00 p.m.
Dec. 6 CCSA Board Meeting – Carnegie Cultural Museum, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 7 Recital Rehearsal, 4:30-5:30 p.m. McArdle Theater
Dec. 8 KSO Concert with the MTU Choir “An Old Fashioned Christmas”
Dec. 12 Holiday Recital, McArdle Theater, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 14 CCSA Play-in at Portage Point Nursing Home, 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 17-Jan. 6 No Lessons – Winter Break

Jan. 7 Lessons resume
Jan. 10 CCSA Board Meeting - Carnegie Cultural Museum, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 18 Chamber Music Series - McArdle Theater, 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 19 KYSO and Reading Orchestra Concert, Rosza Center, 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 19 Heikinpaiva Parade and Market – Finnish American Heritage Center, 11:30 a.m.
Jan 25 Recital rehearsal with accompanist – 120 Rosza, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 Solo Recital – Chapel of St. Matthew, 2:00 p.m.

Feb. 1 CCSA Play-in at Portage Point Nursing Home, 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 CCSA Board Meeting – Carnegie Cultural Museum, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 15 Recital rehearsal with Accompanist – Rozsa 120, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 17 Suzuki and Friends Barn Dance and Potluck Dinner, South Range Community Center, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Feb. 20 Viola and Cello Madness Recital – The Bluffs, 6:30 p.m. “A low strings extravaganza!”

Mar. 1 KSO Concert with the KYSO and guest conductor Jeffrey Bell-Hanson
Mar. 3 Term 3 Begins, Music and Movement and piano group classes begin
Mar. 6 CCSA Board Meeting - Carnegie Cultural Museum, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 7 CCSA Play-in at Portage Point Nursing Home, 4:30 p.m.
Mar. 8 MTU Preschool Carnival Cakewalk – Rozsa Center Lobby, 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Mar. 15 Family Fun Fair Performance – Copper Country Mall, 1:00 p.m.
Mar. 8 –16 No Lessons- Spring Break
Mar. 17 Lessons Resume
Mar. 29 Performance for the Calumet Theater Gala Fundraiser, Calumet Theater Ballroom, 5:00 p.m.

Apr. 3 Chamber Music Series - McArdle Theater, 7:30 p.m.
Apr.4 Recital rehearsal with Accompanist – Portage Point Nursing Home, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Apr. 6 Solo Recital – Chapel of St. Matthew, 2:00 p.m.
Apr. 10 CCSA Board Meeting – Carnegie Cultural Museum, 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 12 KSO concert with guest conductor Mike Irish

May 1 CCSA Board Meeting, Carnegie Cultural Museum, 7:00 p.m.
May 3 KYSO and Reading Orchestra Concert, Rosza Center, 7:30 p.m.
May 4 Spring Piano Recital - Chapel of St. Matthew, 2:00 p.m.
May 7 Advanced Student Recital, The Bluffs Senior Residence, 6:30 p.m.
May 16 Rehearsal for Spring Recital - McArdle Theater, 4:30 p.m.
May 18 Spring Recital – McArdle Theater, 2:00 p.m.
May 23 LAST DAY OF LESSONS – Have a Great Summer!

June 7 Fifth Annual “Stride’n for Suzuki” 8K Race, 2 Mile Fitness walk and Kids Races. Houghton Water Front (Behind the Library Restaurant), 10:00 a.m.

* Please note that when Houghton Schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, all lessons and group classes are cancelled.

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