Violin Practicum
Jul 23 – 30, 2022 in Stevens Point, WI
at American Suzuki Institute
What
Violin Practicum
Instructor: Ann Montzka Smelser
Additional Schedule InformationThis course is offered both in-person at Stevens Point and online. Pedagogy and observations will take place during the regular ASI class hours: 8-11 am CDT and 1-4 pm CDT (some recorded observations offered as well). Other institute activities take place during the later afternoon and evening hours. Whether attending online or in-person, attendance at some of these events is strongly encouraged.
Event Description
Events such as recitals will be live-streamed for those attending virtually. Opening Ceremonies and TWP Orientation Meeting (required) on July 24. Registration opens in February.
Prerequisite course:
This course is offered both in-person at Stevens Point and online. Pedagogy and observations will take place during the regular ASI class hours: 8-11 am CDT and 1-4 pm CDT (some recorded observations offered as well). Other institute activities take place during the later afternoon and evening hours. Whether attending online or in-person, attendance at some of these events is strongly encouraged.
Events such as recitals will be live-streamed for those attending virtually. Opening Ceremonies and TWP Orientation Meeting (required) on July 24. Registration opens in February.
Prerequisite course:
Viola Unit 1, or Violin Unit 1
Signup closed.
Trainer Information
Ann Montzka-Smelser is a Suzuki Student, Teacher, Parent and Suzuki Teacher Trainer. In between receiving her Bachelors of Music Education and Masters in Performance and Pedagogy at Northern Illinois University, Ann studied with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki at the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto, Japan.
Ann has performed in many orchestras and ensembles and is currently principal 2nd violinist with Camerata Chicago and concertmaster of the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Ann is on the music faculty of Northwestern University teaching Suzuki Pedagogy and Director of the NIU CSA Suzuki Strings Program at Northern Illinois University. Ann maintains a studio of 35 violin and viola students and enjoys working with Suzuki families at Festivals in Lima, Peru, Singapore, Mexico, Costa Rica and though out the US. Ann lives in DeKalb, IL with her husband Linc. Their Suzuki-raised children, Benjamin and Genevieve are currently professional musicians.
When
Saturday, July 23 to Saturday, July 30, , 2022
Where
American Suzuki Institute
1800 Portage St
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point WI 54481
USA
Phone: 715-346-3033
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www.uwsp.edu/american-suzuki-institute/american-suzuki-institute/
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