Teacher Workshop Courses
Every Child Can
Violin Book 1
Viola Book 4
Cello Book 4
Solos for Young Violinists - Volumes 1 through 4 Supplementary Literature
These foundational and enrichment courses are offered to teachers interested in teaching Suzuki violin, viola, cello or guitar and as a review and refresher for teachers who have previously taken the courses. You may register as a participant (see SAA registration requirements) or as an auditor for the same fee. Only participants may register courses with the SAA. Participants wishing to register any of these core or enrichment courses with the Suzuki Association of the Americas will be charged an additional $15 fee payable at the conclusion of the course. For specific SAA requirements please refer to their website: www.suzukiassociation.org or phone them toll free at 888-378-9854.
All class sessions must be attended and observation requirements must be met. Teachers who are not enrolled as participants or auditors may observe student classes only, by paying a $75.00 per day fee.
Every Child Can!: July 22, 2011
With Susan Baer. No prequisite.
Every Child Can! is a one day introductory course on the Suzuki philosophy and its application to education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas Teacher Development Program. To learn more, read about the ECC course and its guidelines.
Violin Book 1: July 23 – July 30, 2011
With Susan Baer. Prequisite: Every Child Can!
This is an 8-day S.A.A. foundation course and consists of 28 hours of pedagogy and observation of student classes. Violin Book 1 participants are strongly encouraged to listen to the recording and to memorize the music being studied in Suzuki Violin School, Volume One, newly revised edition. Bring violins, notebooks and/or laptops to all sessions.
Viola Book 4: July 24 – July 29, 2011
With Julia Hardie.Prequisite: Every Child Can!, Viola Book 1 through 3.
This is a 5-day S.A.A. foundation course and consists of 15 hours of pedagogy and 8 hours of observation of student classes. Viola Book 4 participants are strongly encouraged to listen to the recording and to memorize the music being studied in Suzuki Viola School, Volume Four, newly revised edition. Bring violas, notebooks and/or laptops to all sessions.
Cello Book 4: July 24 – July 29, 2011
With Tanya Carey. Prequisite: Every Child Can!, Cello Book 1 through 3.
This is a 5-day S.A.A. foundation course and consists of 15 hours of pedagogy and 8 hours of observation of student classes. Cello Book 4 participants are strongly encouraged to listen to the recording and to memorize the music being studied in Suzuki Cello School, Volume Four, newly revised edition. Bring cellos, notebooks and/or laptops to all sessions.
Solos for Young Violinists - Volumes 1 through 3 Supplementary Literature: July 24 – July 29, 2011
With Barbara Barber. No prerequisite. Recommended completion of Suzuki Violin Vol. 1 – 4 core courses.
Based on Barbara Barber’s series, Solos For Young Violinists, published by Alfred, each piece in Volumes 1-3 will be studied in detail and performed, demonstrating teaching points, technical and musical features, and ideas for solo and group use. Various advanced and virtuoso violin techniques will be discussed, demonstrating where they can be introduced and how they are taught and developed through student violin literature. The teaching of stylistic awareness is also emphasized as teachers learn to prepare their students for the major violin repertoire. Teachers should prepare all of the literature in Volumes 1-3 for class performance.