Alison Ryles Memorial Suzuki Strings Award

Established by her friends, colleagues and family as a fitting memorial to this outstanding graduate of the School of Music and founder of the Conservatory Suzuki String Program. Since Miss Ryles’ philosophy of music (like that of Shinichi Suzuki) did not include the encouragement of competition, the awards will be made on the basis of recommendations by candidates’ teachers, including as consideration the candidate’s quality of sustained work, lesson preparation, eagerness to learn and financial need. A minimum prior enrollment in a Suzuki program of two years is required.