Suzuki Flute Workshop in Tanzania
by Kelly Williamson
June 20, 2007 / Topics: Africa, Flute
The very first Suzuki flute workshop was held in Arusha, Tanzania this March. The workshop was held over two weeks and included a flute care clinic and a final celebration concert. Eleven flutists of varying ages participated, four of whom began with Kelly at the workshop. The focus was on exploring group class possibilities with a group of flutists diverse ages and levels; the Arusha group ranged in age from 10 years to 50-odd, and in level from beginner (no experience) to intermediate players. Kimbra Dixon, who has spearheaded the establishment of a Suzuki violin school in Arusha as well as the flute workshop, has dreams of one day having an international Suzuki institute in Tanzania.
Suzuki flute concert in Arusha, Tanzania.
Participants Paschal and Anna Catharina with Kelly Williamson.
Kelly Williamson holds a BMus (performance) with Distinction from McGill University, and a MMus from l’Université de Montréal. Influential teachers include Tim Hutchins, Denis Bluteau, Toshio Takahashi, Geoffrey Gilbert and Peter Lloyd. She was a freelance musician in Montreal for many years, maintaining a studio of twenty-five private students, and was also Suzuki Flute Coordinator at the McGill Conservatory, before relocating to London, Ontario. Kelly has been a frequent clinician and festival adjudicator, and is invited to teach at workshops in Canada, the US, South America and Tanzania. She was appointed as a Teacher Trainer in May 2006, and contributes regularly to the ASJ.
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