The Preludio Violin Program, led by Emily and Patrick Connolly, is an intensive two-week program for the very serious young violinist beyond the Suzuki repertoire. A rigorous pre-college structure sets this program apart from our advanced institutes, including multiple performance opportunities and unique classes catered to the 12 accepted students. Students will additionally receive 5 hour- long private lessons, piano coaching, technique class, repertoire class, and performance class.
Audition requirements include one memorized movement of a major concerto (piano accompaniment encouraged) and one contrasting piece.
Application fee of $30 can be sent to ithacainstitute@gmail.com via PayPal. Once the application fee is submitted and the audition is sent, please fill out this form
Auditions should be submitted directly to Patrick and Emily at: Ithacapreludio@gmail.com
Once accepted into the program, please register through the Ithaca Suzuki Institute at: www.ithaca.edu/suzuki
Applications are due March 10, 2023.
2023 Timeline
March 16th: Preludio application due, scholarship application due
March 17th: Zoom interviews with Emily and Patrick (2:30 pm CST - on)
March 18th: Notification of acceptance and notification of scholarship status