Driftwood Violin
There is a story that goes with this violin that was used to lead each piece. Holding it is Koen Rens just before he lead a piece on the Farewell Concert. After the earthquake, this violin was made from a piece of driftwood that was found on the beach. The husband of Mihoko Hirata’s former student made it. they want to have it played in 1,000 performances within 10 years.
Date: March 31, 2013
Nancy Lokken directs Augsburg University Suzuki Talent Education in Minneapolis, MN. She studied with Dr. Suzuki in Japan and is an active teacher trainer throughout the US, Canada, and Latin America. She chaired the SAA Conference in 2002 and has served on Teacher Development Committees.
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