Modeled after Dr. Suzuki’s summer school, the American Suzuki Institute (ASI) was the first Suzuki Institute held outside of Japan. Since 1971, over 100,000 students and their families have visited Central Wisconsin from all over the world for summer study.
ASI is an inspirational and immersive experience for students and teachers alike. Student classes are offered in-person, and training courses are offered in-person and online.
Check the ASI website for details on specific courses.
Student offerings:
July 14-20 (Week 1): Cello, Piano, Violin, Voice, SECE
July 21-27 (Week 2): Cello, Harp, Viola, Violin, One-Week Chamber Music, SECE
July 14-27: Two-Week Chamber Music
Electives for 2024 include: Yoga, Dance, Taekwondo, Art/Drawing, and Violin Duets.
ASI is a well-known teacher training center. In 2024, we will offer ECC, Violin Units 1-8, Voice Unit 1, and Cello Units 2, 3 and 5. Scholarships available.
Special American Suzuki Foundation Rebate! The American Suzuki Foundation is offering a number of $500 rebates for in-person training to offset the cost of room and board. Contact the ASI office at [javascript protected email address] by May 1. Include the following information:
- The unit you wish to study (preference given to Unit 1 participants).
- Why you want to attend ASI in person this summer.
July 2024
For Students
- Jul 14 – 20, 2024 Cello, Piano, Violin, Voice, SECE, Two-week Intensive Chamber Music
- Jul 21 – 27, 2024 Cello, Harp, SECE, Viola, Violin, Chamber Music
For Teachers Instructor
- Jul 13 – 14, 2024 Every Child Can! D'Ercole
- Jul 13 – 14, 2024 Every Child Can! D'Ercole
- Jul 13 – 18, 2024 The Concerti of Bruch and Mendelssohn
Violin Lewis - Jul 14 – 18, 2024 Cello Unit 2 Carey
- Jul 14 – 20, 2024 Cello Unit 3 Shaw
- Jul 14 – 20, 2024 Cello Unit 3 Shaw
- Jul 14 – 27, 2024 Violin Unit 1 D'Ercole
- Jul 14 – 20, 2024 Violin Unit 2 Schubert
- Jul 14 – 20, 2024 Violin Unit 4 Fitzgerald
- Jul 14 – 20, 2024 Violin Unit 4 Fitzgerald
- Jul 14 – 20, 2024 Violin Unit 5 Titterington
- Jul 14 – 20, 2024 Violin Unit 5 Titterington
- Jul 14 – 20, 2024 Violin Unit 8 Durbin
- Jul 14 – 27, 2024 Voice Unit 1 Hofer
- Jul 14 – 27, 2024 Voice Unit 1 Hofer
- Jul 15 – 18, 2024 Cello Teaching Strategies Carey
- Jul 20 – 25, 2024 Creative Music Literacy Salisbury
- Jul 21 – 27, 2024 Cello Unit 5 Carey
- Jul 21 – 27, 2024 Cello Unit 5 Carey
- Jul 21 – 27, 2024 Kitchen Table String Repairs
Cello, Viola, Violin Potter - Jul 21 – 27, 2024 Violin Unit 3 Schubert
- Jul 21 – 27, 2024 Violin Unit 6 Titterington
- Jul 21 – 27, 2024 Violin Unit 6 Titterington
- Jul 21 – 27, 2024 Violin Unit 7 Durbin
- Jul 21 – 27, 2024 Violin Practicum Smelser
Scholarships
Financial Aid for Students
For Students, Amount: TBD, Application due: May 1
See www.uwsp.edu/american-suzuki-institute/american-suzuki-institute after February 15, 2024 for details and application.
Financial Aid for Teachers
For Teachers, Amount: TBD, Application due: May 1
See www.uwsp.edu/american-suzuki-institute/american-suzuki-institute after February 15, 2024 for details and application.
Address
1800 Portage St
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point WI 54481
USA
Faculty
- Tanya Carey Cello
- Scott Conklin Violin
- Anna Cromwell Violin
- Pat D’Ercole Violin
- Carol Dallinger Violin
- Timothy Durbin Violin
- Rachel Fabulich Viola
- Colleen Fitzgerald Violin
- Gail Gebhart Piano
- Randal Harrison Hoecherl Violin, Creative U
- Mary Hofer Voice
- Brian Lewis Violin
- Ann Montzka Smelser Violin
- Mary Moran Viola
- Elinor Niemisto Harp
- Ann Marie Novak Piano
- Lyda Osinga Violin, Orchestra
- Dalton Potter Enrichment
- Kathy Rollings Violin
- Caroline Salisbury Bass,Cello,Euphonium,Flute,French Horn,Guitar,Harp,Recorder,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba,Viola,Violin
- Carlynn Savot Cello
- Amanda Schubert Violin
- Laura Shaw Cello
- Jeffrey Lincoln Smelser Cello, Chamber Music Coordinator
- Beth Titterington Violin
- Phala Tracy Harp
- Carol Waldvogel Violin
- Thomas Yang Piano
More Info & Contacts
Website:
www.uwsp.edu/american-suzuki-institute/american-suzuki-institute/
Ann Marie Novak, Director of Suzuki Programs at UWSP
Phone: 715-346-4889
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Holly Osterbrink, Suzuki Program Assistant
Phone: 715-346-3033
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Mary Moran, ASI Coordinator
Phone: 715-346-3033
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