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Suzume-kai
Chorus Group
Saturday,
September 6, 2008 from 2:30 p.m.
Bellevue Community College Main Campus
GYM (G Bldg) [campus
map]
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(Photo
courtesy of Suzume-kai Chorus Group)
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Suzume-kai
Chorus Group of the Peninsula Japanese Women's Club was founded in
June 2005 by Reiko So, and currently consists of 15 members. Peninsula
Japanese Women's Club was founded in 1979, and has grown to 110 members.
Suzume-kai has a wide ranging repertoire including Japanese popular
songs, Japanese folk songs, foreign songs, and at appropriate times
incorporate dancing to accompany the songs. Our motto is "It
doesn't matter how old you are
have fun and stay healthy."
Suzume-kai performs at various occasions such as at functions of Peninsula
Japanese Women's Club; as well as for local area groups and at retirement
homes.
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(Photo Courtesy of Reiko So)
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1987
Received California State Japanese Language Teachers Credential and
taught Japanese language there until she moved to Washington State.
1992
Obtained Shihan Menjo from Nihon Kayoh Geijyutsu Kenkyusho, Nihon
Kayoh Shihan Renmei.
1987-2000
Conducted live performances as a Vocalist of a band.
2000
Moved from California to current residence in Bremerton, WA.
2005 to Present
Appointed to the Presidency of the Peninsula Japanese Women's Club.
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In addition to being the President of Peninsula Japanese Women's Club,
she leads the Chorus Group and teaches at the Kayoh Kyoshitsu (singing
class).
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