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Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute

Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute

Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Ave W
Waterloo ON N2L 3C5
CANADA
Phone: 519-824-7609
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www.mysosi.ca

An annual six-day learning holiday for junior to advanced students, their parents, and teachers. Student programs in violin, viola, cello, and piano include private lessons, group activities (repertoire classes, reading ensemble classes, or orchestra), enrichment classes, exciting optional classes, play-ins, and concerts. Our Mini-Institute provides a taste of the Institute to our younger first-time registrants who would like a half-day schedule. Our new Early Childhood Education program offers classes for infants to age three. SOSI’s Young Artist Program for violin, cello, and piano provides instruction in a setting that moves towards traditional music college/university instruction while maintaining roots in Suzuki philosophy and pedagogy. For parents, SOSI provides an opportunity to share ideas and learn new skills in working with their children. Teachers can develop and enhance their teaching skills during courses with outstanding instructors from Canada and abroad.
See our website for full details.

Events

August 2012

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Pricing

Student Fees

Fees in Canadian dollars.

  • Registration by May 1 $40
  • Registration after May 1 $80
  • Books 1-3 $390
  • Violin Books 4-6 $415
  • Viola Books 4-5 $415
  • Cello Books 4-6 $430
  • Piano, Book 4—Haydn Sonata $415
  • Violin Book 7+ $440
  • Viola Book 6+ $440
  • Cello Book 7+ $455
  • Piano (Haydn Sonata/Gr. 8 up) $440
  • Young Artist Program $500

Suzuki ECE (to age 3): $70

  • Mini Institute $260
  • General optional classes $70
  • String/Piano Duo $110
  • Fiddling $75
  • Operetta $100
  • Adult Private Lessons $140
  • Alexander Technique Seminar $25

Alexander Technique private lessons also available.

Teacher Fees

In Canadian dollars. Check website for updates.

  • Every Child Can $180

Registration for other courses:
By May 31 (with payment for half of your course fee): No registration fee

  • After May 31 $80

Suzuki ECE: $625

  • Book 1 $625
  • All other SAA approved Unit Courses Book 2 up $390
  • Music Reading 2 $200
  • Group Class Techniques (GCT) for String Players $390

GCT + Sunday only of “Beyond Posture”: $440
Beyond Posture & F-Sharps: $390

  • Alexander Technique Seminar $25

Private A.T. lessons available.

Scholarships

Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Waterloo Region Record Kids To Camp Fund

For Students, Amount: $200, Application due: May 1
The Lyle S Hallman Foundation - Waterloo Region Record Kids To Camp Fund, held by the Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation, provides financial assistance to children and youth from the Cambridge & North Dumfries community so that they may have the opportunity to experience summer camp. For details on how to apply please contact SOSI's Administrative Coordinator, Tracy Jewell, at or phone (519) 824-7609.

SOSI Student Bursaries

For Students, Amount: $225, Application due: May 1
A limited number of $225 bursaries are available for reduced SOSI tuition fees. They are intended to assist dedicated students who would like to attend SOSI but who require financial assistance. Please send: 1. Regular Student Application form with registration fee. 2. A short letter of recommendation by the student’s individual Suzuki teacher (the letter should describe the family’s financial limitations, and dedication to Suzuki lessons). 3. A copy of income verification (T4 summary sheet). If the bursary is awarded, it will be applied toward the tuition fee. The names of those receiving bursaries will be strictly confidential. Applying students who do not receive a bursary may withdraw their application without penalty. http://artset.net/SOSI_site/sosi2012/sosi2012_bursaries.html

The Sheila Hall Van Gijn Scholarship Fund

For Students, Amount: 200, Application due: June 25
Offered by the Toronto Suzuki Association, The Sheila Hall Van Gijn Scholarship Fund is in memory of a well-loved Suzuki teacher, and offers a $200 scholarship to first-time students at a Suzuki Institute. Complete information and application forms are available here: http://www.suzukiontario.org/node/332

Housing & Meals

All fees in Canadian dollars. See website for updates.

BRICKER APARTMENT RESIDENCE
Minimum 4 people/apartment required.
Bricker Residence:

  • Single night $125 (tax included)
  • Up to 7 nights, 4 person occupancy $530 (tax included)
  • Additional occupant (maximum 8 guests/apartment) $25/week
  • Residence booking fee $10

KING STREET RESIDENCE

  • Single rooms $35/night
  • Residence booking fee $10

KINGS COURT (OR KING ST. NORTH) RESIDENCE
Up to 7 nights, tax included: 3 BR $385; 4 BR $510; 5 BR $635

Meals will be available on a per item cash basis in the University Dining Hall.

Recreation

Recreation includes a Barn Dance, free concerts, crafts, stage set design, sports and shopping. The WLU gym, exercise room and tennis courts are available for a nominal charge. Swimming is available on campus and at the Waterloo Recreation Centre, a 10 minute walk from campus. The adjacent Waterloo Park also has a water park, with a nearby petting zoo and beautiful park. During the off hours, throughout the week, there are organized soccer games. At the end of the week, there is the usual free Pool Party!

Other Info

SOSI’s daycare is a safe, well-equipped, and conveniently located area for children from infant to pre-school to have a break from their siblings’ (or their own) busy class schedule. The staff will give individual attention and enable children to play, socialize, enjoy stories and creative activities, or even have a nap. A complimentary fruit snack will be provided daily. The service may be used by all SOSI participants as needed, whether on a casual drop-in basis or as full-time child care. A nominal fee also gives unlimited access to the daycare as a play area for children accompanied by their parent or guardian. Discounted daycare coupons may be prepaid with your registration. They can be used freely throughout the week. Sibling rates and full-time packages are also available. See our website for rates.

The WLU campus is completely wheelchair accessible.

Bursaries for students and teachers are available. Discounts on teacher development courses are available to teachers who have students enrolled at SOSI.

Observers (student classes only): $30 for the entire week. Teachers who have students enrolled at SOSI may observe all student classes free of charge.

Kitchener-Waterloo is in close proximity to the Toronto, Hamilton and Kitchener airports.

Contact

For more information, please visit the Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute website or contact:

Tracy Jewell, Administrative Coordinator

Phone: 519-824-7609
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Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Ave W
Waterloo ON N2L 3C5
CANADA

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