Anniversary Events

​UNI Suzuki School celebrates 40 years!  Event held in 2016 

Reaching for the Stars!

A concert to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UNI Suzuki School was held at 6:00 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall, University of Northern Iowa.

The festivities began with a concert featuring guest artists, student stars, and alumni ensemble followed by a reception at Russell Hall.  Former teachers and students were invited to attend and participate.  All alumni and their families were invited to the Saturday evening Alumni Reception at an off-campus location.

Proceeds from this benefit went to the Martha Holvik Endowment.  Contributions to the Endowment Fund provide continuing support for the general program, rental instrument program and scholarships for families with limited financial means.  

RADIO BROADCAST:

UNI Suzuki School was featured that spring on KUNI/KHKE.  Listen to the Suzuki radio program on Iowa Public Radio.

UNI Suzuki School celebrates 35 years! 

Here are the highlights of the events held in 2010-2011 -A lovely luncheon, a tour of the newly renovated Russell Hall and a play-in were attended by a number of current & former teachers, parents and students in December, 2010.  A great time was had by all.  Several alumni joined us for the spring concert in the May. 

  • special guests:  Martha Holvik, William and Doris Preucil and Karen Holvik 
  • parents: Patty Achey-Cutts, Bruce & Marcie Baillie, Margit Coltvet, Mary Grey, Stephany Harvey, Carolyn Hildebrandt, Kent & Paula Hansen, Sue Jacobs, Pam Johnson, Bobbi Kazenelson, Tom & Diane Manifold, Tom & Helena Mullen, Gerald & Vivian Ramsey, and Donna Schmeidel
  • former teachers: Stephen Baillie, Margit Coltvet, Mia Craig, Saylar Craig, Mary Grey, Pam Johnson, Tanya Payne, Jackie Venter Ridder, Kathleen Sihler
  • former students:  '90-Beth Behn, '91 Saylar Craig, '94 Tosha Payne, '96 Tanya Payne, '97 Stephen Baillie, '98 Mia Craig, Sarah Hansen, Tara Payne; '00 Emily Hansen, '03 Amy Schmeidel, '05 Sara Harken, Tara Lynn Ramsey; '06 Robert Espe, Michaela Gansen, Caitlyn Hurban, Carrie Manifold, Bryn Sumner; '07 Molly Arns, Katie Brandt, Sarah Pakala; '08 Jordan Bancroft Smithe, Sarah Larsen; '09 Jennifer Hurban, Heidi Klett, Nori Payne; and Jacob Kazenelson, Linnea Sumner, Steve Ramsey.
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