Program Description

The daily schedule includes master classes and group classes for all levels from Suzuki Book 1 through advanced students arranged according to level and age. The program is designed with the understanding that parents will be involved, as they are at home, with lessons, practice, and the general supervision of their children.

A typical day at the Suzuki Institute may begin as early as 8:00 a.m. and may include:

• Master Class (A Class)

• Small Group Technique Class (B Class)

• Large Group Repertoire Class (C Class)

• Orchestra (students age 7 and older)

• Music Mind Games Class (students age 6 and younger)

• Advanced Repertoire Class

• Chamber Music (appropriate levels only)

• Fiddling

• Practice

• Recitals

Enrollment is open to students studying Suzuki violin, viola, or cello literature with a teacher who has done Suzuki teacher training.

Each student is asked to play a polished piece as a solo at the first meeting of the master class, an opportunity for the teacher and student to get acquainted musically. No matter what the level of current study, the student should select a piece from the repertoire that he or she has mastered.

Institute faculty mambers may recommend students for participation in the afternoon recital program. These students have the opportunity to rehearse with a professional pianist before performing on the institute recitals.