Ready for a more in-depth Suzuki learning experience? If you’ve taken our ¡Todos los niños pueden! course, and are ready for Unit courses, the next step is to submit an audition. Unit courses are instrument-specific and give direct tools for supporting students. In addition to becoming eligible for Unit courses, which require auditions, passing an audition will allow you to take a wide variety of other courses available to SAA members.
The SAA team is here to support you as you prepare for the audition process – we want everyone to have a successful experience! We require auditions because we believe great musicianship is part of great music education. Read through the audition process & requirements below carefully, and reach out to us at info@suzukiassociation.org if you have any questions. Please read the audition requirements carefully, and note that auditions are different for every instrument. You can reach out the the SAA Team, members of the Suzuki Training Committee, as well as your Teacher Trainer or course hosts for support in this process.
Please be aware that in Central and South America, audition rules may be different based on the event or course you are attending. Some events require that you pass auditions prior to the event, while others may require you to pass an audition at the end of the course. Check with your course host for details.
Audition Fees & Timeline
Audition Fee: $65, North America | $25, Central & South America
Submission Deadline: Submit your audition como mínimo two (2) weeks prior to the course you plan to take. If you do not pass your audition in time for your course, you may not be eligible to register the course. You can resubmit an audition video based on our feedback. If you require an accommodation or have any questions, please write to us at info@suzukiassociation.org.
Audition Levels: You can submit any audition at one of the levels listed below:
- A Básico audition is the prerequisite for Units 1-4
- En Intermedio is the prerequisite for Units 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 (depending on your instrument – see details at the Audition Repertoire link below)
- A Completo La audición le permite cursar todas las asignaturas.
Repertoire: Read through the audition repertoire list here.
Audition Submission Checklist
You have two options for audition video submission.
Option 1: You can submit a link to Youtube, Dropbox, or Google drive. Be sure the link is public, and not private. OR
Option 2: You can upload and submit your videos.
Evaluation Criteria & Process
Las áreas que se evaluarán en su audición incluyen:
- Equilibrio físico, facilidad de movimiento
- Producción de tonos, precisión de notas, precisión rítmica y entonación.
- Mantener un pulso constante y tocar con el tempo adecuado
- Variación dinámica
- Articulación adecuada y coherente
- Creación de movimiento en la línea melódica y conformación de la frase y coherencia con las convenciones estilísticas.
Las personas que presenten material de audición por encima del nivel de audición básico deben ser conscientes de que se esperan mayores expectativas de calidad y preparación con cada nivel de audición sucesivo.
Auditions are reviewed by a panel of musicians outside of the SAA.