Violin Preludio Program

2008 Dates

• July 6-25

Tape Submission Requirements

The requirements for tape submission for the Violin Preludio Program is one movement of a major concerto with piano accompaniment. Recordings should be of high-quality VHS videotape or DVD. Clearly mark the recording with your name, piece being performed, and program to which you are applying. Please mail submissions to: Suzuki Institutes, Conference and Event Services, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 14850.  Review of video submissions will begin on March 14, 2008, and will continue until all openings are filled.

The Preludio Program is designed for very advanced students who are motivated to work in a demanding musical environment. The program attracts serious students who have studied major violin concertos and offers an exciting college campus study atmosphere. There is a limit of 12 students and the age limit for this program is 12 to 17 years of age. Students are housed in a teen residence hall.

Violin Preludio Program meets for three weeks, July 6-25. Activities of the program include the following:

• two or three one-hour lessons per week
• performance class
• violin ensemble
• technique class
• coaching with a faculty piano accompanist
• public recital performances

The minimum requirement for admission is any major concerto such as one by Bruch, Mendelssohn, Lalo, or Mozart. The faculty for the Violin Preludio Program includes Tom Wermuth (violin), Allegra Wermuth (violin), and Sooka Wang (piano).