by James Hutchins
This month, the Perpetual Motion Suzuki Strings were honored to perform Christmas, Hanukkah and Suzuki pieces in the Capitol building rotunda for the State House by Candlelight concert.
The Maryland State House is the oldest State Capitol building in continuous legislative use dating back to 1772. George Washington resigned his commission as commander of the Continental Army at this location in 1783.
The sound, as one can imagine, was very lively and it took up to 3 seconds at the end of a piece for the notes to stop resounding. The violinists really had to watch their teacher’s bow to stay together and it sounded fabulous!
It was a great evening of holiday cheer, history and Suzuki!
James Hutchins lives in Maryland, with his wonderful and gorgeous wife and his fabulous and entertaining son. He grew up in the Suzuki Method, has been a Suzuki teacher for over 25 years and is a proud Suzuki dad. James is a registered teacher trainer who has taught at workshops and classes around the world, including Japan, South Korea, Iceland, Peru, Lithuania,Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Japan, and throughout the States. His studio has performed for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the White House, at the National Zoo and Aquarium, the U.S. and Maryland State Capitols, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Millennium Stage and with the National Symphony at The Kennedy Center. They have also played the National Anthem for the Orioles, Wizards and Nationals. James also had the honor of performing for Dr. and Mrs. Suzuki at their home in Japan.
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