Enrichment Courses

Suzuki Association — approved with SAA registration option

July 16–21
Integrating Suzuki Techniques with the Traditional Public School String Program

Muriel Bodley

This course acquaints public school teachers with the basic Suzuki techniques and their application to the traditional string program. The focus of the course is the beginning student. Daily classes concentrate on the use of Suzuki literature in conjunction with other materials. Bodley will demonstrate techniques with first- and second-year students. There will also be a discussion of the beginner’s concert, materials for string ensemble and middle school levels, and the transition from first-year Suzuki instruction to reading. Some Suzuki training is beneficial but not required. Participants should bring their own instruments. Bodley is a teacher in the Fayetteville-Manlius school district in New York.

July 9–14 and/or July 16–21
Suzuki Practicum

This course provides a mentor program for Suzuki violin or cello teachers. Teachers daily instruct three or four of their own students and receive critical comments and constructive help in developing teaching skills from an experienced institute faculty member. Students being taught in this program attend the institute at the greatly reduced tuition of $57 per week. The teacher and mentor will have close interaction during the session. The cost to the teacher is $337.