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 gorgeous wife and his fabulous son. He is a former Suzuki student, 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, institutes and classes on 5 continents and throughout the states. He also teaches Suzuki pedagogy at East Carolina University. In 2018, James was a guest Clinician at the 67th Suzuki Method Summer School in Matsumoto, Japan. His studio has performed for former First Lady Hillary Clinton at the White House, at the National Zoo, the U.S. Capitol,the Maryland State Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Aquarium, at the Kennedy Center and with the National Symphony. They have also played for the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Wizards and Nationals. James also had the honor of performing for Dr. and Mrs. Suzuki at their home in Japan.
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