Absolutely Ottawa!
Ottawa, KS
www.ottawasuzukistrings.org
Every year during the month of June the sounds of hundreds of young string players fill the charming Victorian town of Ottawa, Kansas, located 45 minutes southwest of Kansas City on I-35. Players at all levels of abilities are welcomed into one or more of four programs on the lovely campus of Ottawa University.
Events
June 2013
For Students
- Jun 5 – 14 2013 SOUND ENCOUNTERS
Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin - - Jun 16 – 21 2013 Corelli Kaleidoscope
Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin - - Jun 16 – 21 2013 Ottawa Suzuki Institute Mid-Southwest
Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin -
For Teachers Instructor Audition
- Jun 9 – 14 2013 Violin Unit 7 Kempter May 9
- Jun 15 2013 Every Child Can! Lokken -
- Jun 16 – 21 2013 Cello Unit 4 Dexter May 16
- Jun 16 – 23 2013 Violin Unit 1 Lokken May 16
- Jun 16 – 21 2013 Violin Unit 2 Kempter May 16
Pricing
Student Fees
- Registration Fee—All Programs (non-refundable) $150
EXTRA Program Fee DISCOUNT of $50 if participant lives on campus!
SOUND ENCOUNTERS Program Fee:
- February 22 $650
- March 1 $700
- April 1 (final deadline) $750
Institute Program Fee:
- February 22 $450
- March 1 $500
- April 1 (final deadline) $550
Corelli Kaleidoscope Program Fee:
- February 22 $450
- March 1 $500
- April 1 (final deadline) $550
No refunds after April 1.
Teacher Fees
- ECC $150
- Registration Fee $150
EXTRA Program Fee DISCOUNT of $50 if participant lives on campus!
Violin Unit 1:
- February 22 $575
- March 1 $625
- April 1 $675
- May 1 $725
Other Units:
- February 22 $375
- March 1 $425
- April 1 $475
- May 1 $525
Suzuki ECE Training:
- February 22 $500
- March 1 $550
- April 1 $600
- May 1 $650
Housing & Meals
SOUND ENCOUNTERS:
- Individuals $650
- Family of 3 (in same suite) $1,550
- Family of 4 (in same suite) $1,800
- Additional family members $250 each
Institute & Corelli Kaleidoscope:
- Individuals $375
- Family of 3 (in same suite) $885
- Family of 4 (in same suite) $1,020
- Additional family members $135 each
Teacher Training:
- Violin Unit 1 $450
- Other Units $375
- Suzuki ECE $375
Recreation
Supervised recreational activities are planned for children age 4 and up. Groups are assigned according to age. Each group will have the same recreation leader for the week. Activities will vary each day. Recreation is offered each day during parent lectures. SOUND ENCOUNTERS has special events and recreational activies built into the schedule.
Other Info
Participants who fly should come into Kansas City International Airport. Graduation Program is available. CDs are due May 1. Solo recitals take place daily. Students audition in advance. CDs due May 1. Pre-Twinkle Program offered. Special Parent Seminar offered. SOUND ENCOUNTERS Master Classes available for Violin, Viola, and Cello. Audition CDs due April 1 or before.
The SAA does not run the workshops and summer institutes; it approves separate businesses to run them. For specific information on schedules, enrollment, pricing, housing, etc. please contact sponsoring organizations directly with inquiries. To get your event listed here, please see the Event Listing Guide.
