Elizabeth Stuen-Walker

Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 10th installment.

Should you use the same bowings for both violin and viola especially when leading or teaching a group class—for example, in Hunter’s Chorus and Musette?

Yes, definitely use the same bowings for violin and viola, and most especially in a group class. You will find that there may be one or two students (of either violin or viola) that might be doing different bowings, but as we all know, students are so adaptable and quick to learn, that it is easy for them to all learn and use the same bowings.

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The Viola Coordinators Betsy Stuen-Walker and Emily Williams are very excited to announce Helen Callus as the guest viola clinician. Ms. Callus currently teaches at the University of California at Santa Barbara and is the President of the American Viola Society. She is a celebrated concert artist and captivating clinician.

We invite you to submit your proposals and ideas for the conference sessions. We are particularly eager for sessions that deal with viola issues. Sessions from previous years included such topics as small violas, introducing treble clef, multi-level group classes, introducing each new Suzuki Viola book…

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