Ian Cooper - Schools Concerts
Ian Cooper also does performances for schools and music
students. The shows are dynamic and educational and Ian brings a
variety of acoustic and electric instruments and explains each
of them. With anecdotes from his younger days being taught by
his mother, Suzuki Violin teacher Jan Cooper, students are
treated to an energetic, fun, virtuosic but non high-brow violin
performance in many musical styles.
Members of the entire band are featured also.
Feedback from teachers tells of a change in attitude of their students after watching the show. Where they were bored by the traditional classical repertoire and on the verge of quitting, this energetic and humorous performance sparks new interest and shows just how ‘cool’ the violin can be.
Recent school performances include Kirrawee High School,
Somerset College, Canberra Grammar School and North Sydney Boys
High School.