Barton Stone – Mount Hope United Church
Although there was a lot to love about the Jackson Square space, The HSSM was hit hard by the pandemic. Student numbers dropped. Rent was on the rise and we needed a new place to call home.
Barton Stone – Mount Hope United Church was chosen as our new home. We could unload instruments at the door and the free parking was loved by all!
Move to Lloyd D. Jackson Square
As our enrolment numbers grew we needed a bigger space. A location was secured in downtown Hamilton overlooking the rooftop park of Jackson Square; this space allowed for private teaching rooms, a community area for families and a concert hall.
Adding Stars to The HSSM Suzuki Brand
A new logo and website were launched with the help of the students from Mohawk College.
Step into Digital with the Launch of the First HSSM Website
Danielle Musgrave-Bond bravely stepped up when needed and created the first version of the Hamilton Suzuki School of Music’s website.
Celebrating 25 Years of The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music
It had been 25 years since the school became The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music.
On June 17 and 18, 2005, the Hamilton Suzuki School of Music threw an unforgettable 25th Anniversary weekend bash!
Friday kicked off with a special reception for past and present teachers, board members, and parents, including some original dreamers of the Suzuki program from 1967!
Saturday was action-packed, starting with a dress rehearsal and a fantastic afternoon concert at Hamilton Place. Families of all ages joined in, including our tiniest musicians from the infant/toddler and Headstart programs. Faculty showcased their talents, with flutes and harps filling the stage, and piano students performing in various combinations. One highlight was when the students played on two grand pianos in many different hand combinations both as solo performers and as accompanists for the string medley of Suzuki pieces orchestrated by Charles Cozens. There was an amazing string orchestra made of faculty and friends as well as alumni of the HSSM from the past 20 years. The HSSM performed a piece entitled Suzukiyaki that was a very quick trip down memory lane for both audience and performer. The piece included just about everything from Suzuki Books 1-3 in three minutes.
Taking everyone on a quick trip down memory lane, all performers joined together for a spirited rendition of “Twinkle, Twinkle”!
The celebrations wrapped-up with a tasty reception at the Convention Centre, where everyone mingled and enjoyed a slice of the giant 25th Anniversary cake.
A New Home at All Saints Church
Looking a little different than it does today, 301 King St W. was the new home of our school.