Weekday courses generally meet 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with a lunch break from 12:00-1:30. Other observation hours may be added at the discretion of the Trainer.
From Twinkles to Mozart: Developing the Suzuki Violin Bow Arm (10-hour Enrichment)
Instructor: Kirsten Marshall
June 29 - June 30, 2024 (6/29: 1-5pm; 6/30 9-12 & 1-4pm)
This 10-hour violin enrichment course explores the path from Dr. Suzuki's deep heart tone to the Mozart Concertos through the progressive refinement of essential advanced bow techniques. This course will be highly interactive in discussion, performance, and the diagnosis of barriers to performance. We will trace landmark pieces and relevant bow arm skill development through the Suzuki Violin repertoire. All participants will be expected to play repertoire from Suzuki Violin Books 1 - 5.
Scales and Techniques for Violin Books 5-8 (15 hour Supplemental)
Instructor: Kimberly Meier-Sims
Dates: July 1- July 5, 2024
This project began fifteen years ago as I attempted to bring together what I learned from John Kendall, Doris Preucil, Almita Vamos, David and Linda Cerone, my CIM and Summer Suzuki Institute Pedagogy students, and private students. I took these ideas and merged them together to create a supplemental scale and technique curriculum to supplement the Suzuki Violin School that we all know and love.
Music Mind Games Unit 1
Instructor: Kari Lapins
June 30 - July 6, 2024
In Music Mind Games Unit 1, teachers will learn the philosophy of Music Mind Games, hands-on experience playing 100 games, and discussion of how to incorporate games into a variety of teaching situations. Music Mind Games teaches the following subjects through creative games, using colorful and attractive materials: Sightsinging and Dictation, Alphabets and Intervals, Reading Rhythm, Rhythm Math, Staff and Notes, Music Symbols, and Scales and Key Signatures. Teachers will also be able to observe student classes during the workshop. All teachers need to bring Music Mind Games Book and a Puppy Packet. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and bring a cushion, as we will sit on the floor most of the training. Chairs and tables will be available for those that need it. (SAA membership not required)
Group Class Techniques for Cello - Supplementary Course (15 hours)
Instructor: Carey Beth Hockett
July 8 - July 12, 2024
Open to cello teachers who have completed training through Book 3.
- 10 hours of seminar
- 5 hours of cello-specific discussion and planning
- 8 hours of observation
- Opportunities to present teaching segments to classes of children
Group Class Techniques for violin, viola and cello - Enrichment Course (10 hours)
Instructor: Carey Beth Hockett
July 8 - July 12, 2024
Open to violin, viola, and cello teachers who have completed Book 1 training
- 10 hours of seminar
- Observation opportunities
Violin Units 2-4 Overview (15-hour Supplemental)
Instructor: Teri Einfeldt
July 8 - July 12, 2024
This course will serve as a review and renewal of various right and left hand techniques learned in Books 2-4 and how each is developed from one level to the next. This course requires previous registration of each book to be covered. Other topics pertinent to Suzuki education and how they pertainto the developing student will be discussed, as well as questions answered that may have developedsince teaching at this level. This is a rarely offered course. Since we know that everything about playing the violin goes backs to the basics, this is most helpful at any level of the teacher's development. Registration in books 1-4 required.
Beyond the Baton: Developing a Skills-Based Orchestra Program
July 8 - July 12, 2024 (orchestra observations extend to 4:00 p.m.)
Instructor: Kirsten Marshall
Are you working with a string orchestra in a public school or Suzuki program? In this course we will explore the philosophy for building a skills-based orchestra program, establishing goals appropriate for your group's level andchoosing music that will engage and develop your students' playing.
Join Kirsten Marshall in learning how to plan concert programs that are both fulfilling and nurturing to developing string player skills. 15 hours of lecture will include daily playing as a lab orchestrato read through repertoire at variouslevels. Participants will each receive podium time and feedback on baton and rehearsal technique. Observations will include watching Kirsten work with the Institute'stwo orchestras, from beginning new music on the first day to performingit on Friday's concert. (SAA membership not required)