The Chrysalis Camerata Orchestra

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Suzuki Institute of Dallas

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(Photograph Dean Markham)

The Chrysalis String Orchestra was established in September, 2002 by Nicolette Solomon as the “beginning orchestra” for the Suzuki Institute of Dallas. It accommodates string students aged 5 through 10 years old. This training orchestra’s role is to encourage excellence in reading and ensemble playing.

The name of the orchestra was derived from the word for one of the life stages of a butterfly and was felt to be singularly appropriate for this budding group of future orchestral musicians.

Chrysalis musicians are enthusiastic about their orchestral program, disciplined in their approach to their preparation, rehearsing and performances . They enjoy the social aspect of the activity enormously. The Chrysalis Orchestra is currently made up of 19 musicians, including three violists and four cellists.

Some Pics from the

HOME CONCERT at the MANN RESIDENCE

 
6-Million Dollar Woman's Club Parent Education Seminar

Liesl de Villiers leads the group

Cynthia, Suzuki mom and student and SID Directors, John and Raj assisting at the Suzuki Booth

Faculty members Donna Davis and Phoebe Bushman with Suzuki cello student Alexander

                      Bret and Phoebe with young pianists at a Piano Play-In                      

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Meyerson gig, Christmas 2006

Visiting Ghana

Angela performed in Ghana recently

Trophy Festival 2006

Shalin and Rushabh proudly displaying their trophies

In the Theory Room...

Rim and Mom working in the theory book

Learning theory with computers

Layla's drawing of "something low"