Consul General Takahashi’s visit to the Suzuki School of Newton
October 31, 2024
On October 30th, Consul General Takahashi visited the Suzuki School of Newton which uses the Suzuki Method of musical instruction. He also learned about the school’s activities from Executive Director Sachiko Isihara and other staff members. The Consul General also spoke with elected representatives of Newton, Massachusetts State Representative Kay Khan and Newton City Council President Marc Laredo, who also visited the school.
Executive Director Isihara has been involved in musical education for over 25 years at the Suzuki School of Newton, where over 300 students are currently attending. The preschool attached to the school also provides early childhood education using the same method, in addition to other community-based activities. In April 2024, Ms. Isihara was invited by U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts as his guest to attend the address by Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, then Prime Minister of Japan to the Joint Meeting of Congress in the Hall of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Executive Director Isihara has been involved in musical education for over 25 years at the Suzuki School of Newton, where over 300 students are currently attending. The preschool attached to the school also provides early childhood education using the same method, in addition to other community-based activities. In April 2024, Ms. Isihara was invited by U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts as his guest to attend the address by Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, then Prime Minister of Japan to the Joint Meeting of Congress in the Hall of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.