In the Suzuki method they have certain graduate levels. To be a level 1 graduate, you have to finish the 2nd Suzuki book and be at a certain point in the 3rd book. To be a level 2 graduate, you have to finish the 3rd Suzuki book and be a certain point in the 4th book etc. The idea behind this is to be at a skill level past the pieces you actually perform in order to show greater mastery of the easier songs.
Caleb recorded 3 songs from book 3 to submit to a judge who graded and commented on different skills. Then he picked one of the songs to perform at the graduation recital. Caleb played Sonatina in C Major Op. 36, No. 3 by Clementi and played so beautifully. Excellent scale runs, trills, control, dynamics, and technique. I don't love everything about the Suzuki method, but overall this has been the best fit for Caleb to push him in this natural-born talent that he was given. The method has taught him to pay attention to the tiniest details; it has taught him more about technique than I ever learned as a piano student!
The students who performed in the recital
Caleb and his Suzuki piano teacher (and also a great family friend!)
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