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| SAA approved Summer Institutes are summer workshops that combine short-term Teacher Training Units with classes for Suzuki students. Master classes, group classes based on the Suzuki Method� and repertoire, various enrichment classes, and performances that expand the musical experience for all participants are offered beside classroom time and observation opportunities for teacher trainees. The intense 1-2 week workshops prove inspiring for students, parents, and teachers alike. In addition, institutes create a much needed community and congeniality of teachers, often quite isolated from each other. Here we see Suzuki teaching in action by master class teachers with highly motivated students. Here we can exchange our experiences and learn from each other. Last but not least, here we play a lot of music with each other, nourishing our own creative souls. |
| 2007 | 2007 CSMA Suzuki Institute for Recorder; Mountainview, CA | ||
| 2006 | 2006 CSMA Suzuki Institute for Recorder; Mountainview, CA | 2006 Suzuki Charter School Summer Institute; Edmonton, AB | |
| 2005 | 2005 CSMA Suzuki Institute for Recorder; Mountainview, CA | 2005 Suzuki Recorder Institute of Ames; Ames, Iowa | . |
| 2004 | 2004 Suzuki Recorder Institute of Ames; Ames, Iowa | ||
| 2003 | 2003 Suzuki Method Recorder Institute; San Mateo, CA | ||
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Jana Kim started taking lessons at age two and a half. The picture above shows her at about age three. She is now beginning second grade at age seven, and played the Allegro by Valentini at the 2005 Suzuki Institute. |
Patrick Jasper started taking lessons at age five. The picture shows him shortly before his seven-year birthday during his Book 2 graduation recital. He played the Presto from the Sonata in g-minor by Handel at the 2005 Suzuki Institute. |
Greatest benefits can be gained by attending several institutes over the years. Coming back with some teaching experience, learning about new challenges in more advanced repertoire and renewing friendships make coming to the Suzuki Recorder Institute more than worthwhile.
Accessibility and affordability are often roadblocks for prospective participants. In the past 10 years Suzuki Recorder Institutes have been held in seven different locations spread all over the United States and England. Many factors have to be considered by the organizers, and compromises have to be made. The cost of attending a one- or two-week workshop should be considered an investment in one�s education. Scholarships from several organizations (SAA, ARS, and Early Music America (EMA)) are available to its members and have been awarded to several participants in recent years. Organizers may also provide the possibility to register the teacher training units with Universities or Area Education Agencies for Continuing Education or Staff Development credit.
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