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String Program
Junior Program in Violin, Viola and Cello
Students Eligible: Suzuki violinists, violists or cellists, Bks. 1–3
Program includes:
- Daily individual lesson (4 students in a one-hour class)
- Daily repertoire group
- Daily class in Music & Movement (pre-reading), reading ensemble or orchestra
- Play-ins
- Solo recital performance opportunity for everyone
Daily Options (you may choose only one of the following):
- Music at the Movies (students bk. 2 and up)
- Bonus Group Class (students bks. 1–2; limit of 12 participants)
- Handbell Choir (bk. 2 and up, able to read music)
- Fiddling for Violinists (students bk. 2 and up)
- Fiddling for Violists (students bk. 2 and up)
- Viola for Violinists (students bk. 2 and up)
- Music Through the Ages
- Percussion for String Students (students bk. 2 and up)
Additional Daily Option: Operetta (you may choose operetta as your only option, or as a special option in addition to one of the regular Daily Options)
Students may also register for private Alexander Technique lessons, accompanied by a parent.
Cost: $390 CDN (Optional Classes extra)
SAVE 20%! We’d like more young violinists and cellists to benefit from mySOSI, so we’re having a special this year: The first EIGHT violinists in Book 1 and first EIGHT cellists in Book 1 to register for the Junior String program or the Mini Institute will get a 20% discount on the class fees.
Intermediate Program in Violin, Viola & Cello
Students Eligible:
- Suzuki violinists (Bks. 4-6)
- Violists (Bks. 4-5)
- Cellists (Bks. 4-6)
Program includes:
- Daily individual lesson (3 students in a one-hour class)
- Daily repertoire class
- Orchestra
- Play-ins
- Solo recital performance opportunity for everyone
- Cellists have a daily Cello Choir class
Daily Options (you may choose only one of the following):
- Music at the Movies (students bk. 2 and up)
- Handbell Choir
- Fiddling for Violinists
- Fiddling for Violists
- Viola for Violinists
- Music Through the Ages
- Percussion for String Students
Additional Daily Option: Operetta (you may choose operetta as your only option, or as a special option in addition to one of the regular Daily Options)
Cost: Violin or Viola $415 CDN (Optional Classes extra)
Cello (includes Cello Choir): $430 CDN (Optional Classes extra)
NOTE: This year, Intermediate program students may also enroll in the special Seminar on the Alexander Technique, held on the evening of Tuesday, August 14, and also enroll in private Alexander lessons during the week.
Senior Program in Violin, Viola & Cello
Directed to advanced level students. Lessons given by distinguished Suzuki teachers particularly experienced with advanced level teaching. No audition required.
Students Eligible:
- Violinists who have completed Suzuki Bk. 6
- Violists who have completed Suzuki Bk. 5
- Cellists who have completed Suzuki Bk. 6
Program includes:
- Daily individual lesson (2 students in a one-hour class)
- Daily advanced repertoire group
- Advanced orchestra
- Solo recital performance opportunity for everyone
- Play-ins
- Cellists have a daily Cello Choir class
- Senior Concert ensemble performance
Daily Options (you may choose only one of the following):
- Music at the Movies (students bk. 2 and up)
- Handbell Choir
- Fiddling for Violinists
- Fiddling for Violists
- Viola for Violinists
- Music Through the Ages
- Percussion for String Students
- String/Piano Duo
Cost: Violin or Viola $440 CDN (Optional Classes extra)
Cello (includes Cello Choir): $455 CDN (Optional Classes extra)
NOTE: This year, Senior program students may also enroll in the special Seminar on the Alexander Technique, held on the evening of Tuesday, August 14, and also enroll in private Alexander lessons during the week.
Young Artist Program in Violin or Cello
This class is open to senior violin or cello students, and provides instruction in a setting that moves towards traditional music college/university instruction while maintaining roots in Suzuki philosophy and pedagogy. It is expected that these senior players, who provide a role model to other participating students, will join happily in other Institute events.
Students Eligible:Violinists who have completed Suzuki Bk. 8 or Cellists who have completed Suzuki Bk. 7.
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