Advanced Violin or Cello Repertoire Program

2008 Dates

• July 13-25

Tape Submission Requirements

The requirements for tape submission for the advanced violin or cello repertoire program are two contrasting solo pieces, at or above the minimum level, preferably with piano accompaniment. Recording should be of high-quality VHS videotape or DVD. Clearly mark the recording with your name, piece (s) being performed, and program to which you are applying. Tapes should be submitted as soon as possible to: Suzuki Institutes, Conference and Event Services, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 14850. Final postmarked deadline is May 14, 2008.   

Designed for the highly motivated student, this two-week session provides a more intensive study routine than the regular Suzuki Student Institute. Students must be at least at the level of violin Book 7 or cello Book 5. Activities for both instruments include the following:

• two one-hour plus one half-hour private lessons each week
• daily repertory classes or cello choir
• daily orchestra rehearsals
• technique classes with emphasis on scales, arpeggio series, shifting, double-stop studies, various bow strokes, and practice techniques
• coaching with piano on solo literature

Students enrolled in the advanced repertoire program will be expected to practice between two and three hours each day, depending on the age and level of the individual. Each student should prepare solo material that will form the basis for coaching sessions at the institute. New solo material may also be presented.