Colorado Suzuki Institute

Vilar Center for the Arts
68 Avondale Ln
Beaver Creek CO 81620
USA
Phone: 303-399-5764
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www.coloradosuzuki.org
We provide exceptional music instruction that is well rounded and fun from the finest Suzuki teachers. Our participants come from 50 US states and 12 countries. Bring the whole family to Beaver Creek to enjoy an affordable family vacation in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of central Colorado.
Events
June 2012
Students
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Student Session 1: Bass, Cello, Flute, Harp, Piano, Viola, Violin, Voice
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Student Session 2: Bass, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin, Voice
Teachers
- Jun 16 2012 Every Child Can! Kutscher Reed
- Jun 23 2012 Every Child Can! Madsen
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Bass Book 2 Dixon
- Jun 17 – 24 2012 Flute Book 1 Williamson
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Flute Book 2 Bryce
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Flute Book 4 Lorimier
- Jun 24 – Jul 1 2012 Guitar Book 1 Madsen
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Guitar Book 2 Cannon
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Guitar Book 4 Gendron
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Guitar Book 6 Pecoraro
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Harp Practicum Fedson
- Jun 17 – 24 2012 Piano Book 1 Kutscher Reed
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Piano Book 2 Kutscher Reed
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Piano Book 3 Krzywicki
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Piano Book 4 Krzywicki
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Piano Book 5 Bartman
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Piano Book 6 Bartman
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Piano Book 7 Adams
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Piano Practicum Adams
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Viola Book 6 Hardie
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Viola Book 7 Hardie
- Jun 17 – 24 2012 Violin Book 1 Matherly
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 2 Matherly
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 3 Cadow
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 4 Cadow
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 5 Arbus
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 6 Neal
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 7 Neal
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 8 Arbus
- Jun 18 – 23 2012 Violin Book 9 Bjork
- Jun 25 – 30 2012 Violin Book 10 Bjork
Faculty
- Ginger Acopiado Music in the Box/Music Readiness
- Fay Adams Piano
- Liz Arbus Violin
- Karen Bartman Piano
- Mark Bjork Violin
- Beatrice Blanc Musicianship
- Renata Bratt Cello, Musicianship, Improvisation
- Matt Brown Fiddling Enrichment
- Pandora Bryce Flute
- Sherry Cadow Violin
- Andrea Cannon Guitar, Musicianship, Improvisation
- Nancy Davis Piano, Musicianship, Improvisation
- Virginia Dixon Bass
- Anne Donahue Violin, Musicianship
- Delaine Fedson Harp
- Gail Gebhart Piano
- Mychal Gendron Guitar
- Linda Gutterman Piano
- Dale Martha Hansen Piano, Voice
- Sonja Harasim Chamber Ensemble Coaching
- Julia Hardie Viola
- Randal Harrison Violin
- Kevin Hart Guitar
- Phoebe Hemingway Musicianship
- Mimi Hsu Dalcroze Eurthymics
- Charles Krigbaum Violin, Viola
- Bill Kronenberg Violin, Musicianship, Improvisation
- Joan Krzywicki Piano
- Jane Kutscher Reed Piano
- Annette Lee Piano
- Sherry Lee Flute Repair
- Kimberly Lorimier Flute
- David Madsen Guitar
- Amy Matherly Violin
- Susan McDonald Violin
- Jesse McQuarters Bass, Jazz Bass, Recording/Podcasting
- Mary Cay Neal Violin
- Mary Beth Norris Flute, Pennywhistle, Musicianship, Improvisation
- Sharon Park Chamber Music
- Joseph Pecoraro Guitar
- Jeff Phelps Chamber Ensemble Coaching
- JT Posadas Chamber Ensemble Coaching
- Laura Gailan Seay Chamber Ensemble Coaching
- Nan Shannon Collaborative Piano
- Lucy Shaw Violin, Viola, Practice Mentoring, Viola for Violinists
- Diane Slone Violin
- Melissa Solomon Cello
- Nicolette Solomon Violin
- Jessica Tong Chamber Music
- Phala Tracy Harp
- April Travers Collaborative Piano
- Dana Vachharajani Singing
- Carl Van Wyk Composition, Musicianship
- Scott Walker Cello, Irish Ensemble
- Kelly Williamson Flute
- Rachel Zeithamel Musicianship
Pricing
Student Fees
- Book 1 up $575/session
- Music Readiness program $370/session
- Sibling/Parent Enrichment Classes $175/class
- 2 week advanced string chamber music festival: Young Artist $1,095;
- 5 day advanced string chamber music festival: Adult Amateur $800
Fees are higher if registration is completed after February 10.
Teacher Fees
- Every Child Can $234
- Book 1 $1,096
- Books 2-10 $585
- All other courses $39/hour
If your course hours total 30 hours or more, subtract 10% from total tuition. Plus: For each of your students who attend the 2012 Colorado Suzuki Institute, and pay in full, your teacher workshop tuition (minimum of 15 hours) will be refunded 10% on July 15. Fees are higher if registration is completed after February 10.
Housing & Meals
Housing: For virtual tours of lodging: www.coloradosuzuki.org/lodging After receiving your music registration, we’ll email a musical confirmation number then you can reserve your lodging. All lodgings have outdoor pools, hot tubs, and laundry facilities. Condominiums: fully equipped kitchens.
Rates beginning at:
- Hotel Room $99/night
Condos with full kitchens:
- 1 bedroom $111/night
- 2 bedrooms $135/night
- 3 bedrooms $156/night
- 4 bedrooms $235/night
- Teen dorm (includes meals, activities, and supervision) $700/session
Meals: A large supermarket is nearby for those desiring to prepare meals in their condominium kitchens and 25 family restaurants are within walking distance or a short and free shuttle ride away.
Recreation
The whole family can enjoy an affordable rocky mountain vacation at a world class resort in Beaver Creek where the Colorado Suzuki Institute is located. Each session begins with a free outdoor ice skating party and climbing wall fun. Evening activities include: faculty concerts and fiddle jam sessions, local rodeo, followed by relaxing in heated swimming pools and hot tubs. For the adventurous: bungee trampoline, white water rafting, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, hummer/jeeping tours, mountain biking, rafting and kayaking, ski lift rides, hiking, fly fishing, golf, and tennis. View www.coloradosuzuki.org/beavercreek/family activities or call 970.754.5243 for activities information.
Other Info
Beaver Creek, elevation 8,100 feet, is 100 miles west of Denver, 15 miles west of Vail, and 30 miles east of Eagle/Vail airport, all on Interstate 70. Days in June frequently reach 75-80 degrees and nights can be cool. The village is friendly to walkers & strollers and has many elevators and escalators to improve accessibility. A free shuttle service is available between Institute lodging, concert, restaurant, and classroom facilities, and is lift-equipped; most lodging is handicapped accessible.
Chamber Music of the Rockies, advanced string chamber camp, Young Artist program: June 18-July 1. Adult Amateur program June 25-July 1.
Small World Playschool: quality childcare for ages 2 months to 5 years with camp-type activities including arts and crafts and outside play. Lunch and snacks provided. www.coloradosuzuki.org/arts_and_activities or 970.754.5325
Ground transportation via van shuttle from Denver and Eagle airports: www.ridecme.com
A limited number of partial scholarships to both students and teachers are available in support of tuition cost. To be considered for scholarship assistance, we must receive a complete scholarship application by February 15.
Bring your no-longer-used musical instruments and supplies and we’ll provide a tax receipt (we’re a 501c3 organization). Donations are distributed worldwide to make music available for children everywhere. ¡Viva Suzuki!
Contact
For more information, please visit the Colorado Suzuki Institute website or contact:
Gail Seay, Executive Director
Phone: 303-399-5764
Fax: 303-399-2999
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Beyond the Chamber, Artistic Director, Chamber Music of the Rockies
Phone: 303-246-0947
Fax: 303-399-2999
Map
Vilar Center for the Arts
68 Avondale Ln
Beaver Creek CO 81620
USA
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