“The Power of the Group”
Violin
Jun 26 – 30, 2023 in TX
at Space City Suzuki Institute
What
"The Power of the Group": Violin
Instructor: Edward Kreitman
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Event Description
What every Suzuki Teacher should know about group class teaching
The Power of the Group is an interactive course for Suzuki Teachers. It will cover all aspects of group class teaching including how to implement and organize a home group class program.
In the course, Teacher Workshop Participants will play as members of the group class. The course will cover material from Pre-Twinkle through the Bach Double with lots of examples and exercises for developing students playing through the power of group teaching. Teachers will also have the opportunity to develop a group class teaching segment to present to the group and receive feedback on their group class teaching.
The course will present a curriculum for pre-twinkle, Twinkle, and each book level 1—4. Pre-requisite for the group is ECC and Suzuki Book one. Teachers should come with the following repertoire memorized for participation in the group class.
Book 1
All
Book 2
Chorus, Musette, Hunters Chorus, Long, Long ago, Two Grenadiers, Witches’ Dance, Minuet in G
Book 3
Martini Gavotte,Becker Gavotte, Bach Bouree
Book 4 Seitz Concerto No 2 3rd Movement, Vivaldi A minor 1st movement,
Bach Double (either part)
The course will also explore ways to keep students engaged in their playing through the advanced levels/teen years.
Edward Kreitman has taught over 7000 hours of group class in his 43 year career as the Director of the Western Springs School of Talent Education and the Naperville Suzuki School and at Suzuki Summer Institutes and workshops across the globe. Mr. Kreitman is the founding artistic Director of the Allegro!!! String Performance Ensemble and the Executive Director of the Chicago Consort.
What every Suzuki Teacher should know about group class teaching
The Power of the Group is an interactive course for Suzuki Teachers. It will cover all aspects of group class teaching including how to implement and organize a home group class program.
In the course, Teacher Workshop Participants will play as members of the group class. The course will cover material from Pre-Twinkle through the Bach Double with lots of examples and exercises for developing students playing through the power of group teaching. Teachers will also have the opportunity to develop a group class teaching segment to present to the group and receive feedback on their group class teaching.
The course will present a curriculum for pre-twinkle, Twinkle, and each book level 1—4. Pre-requisite for the group is ECC and Suzuki Book one. Teachers should come with the following repertoire memorized for participation in the group class.
Book 1
All
Book 2
Chorus, Musette, Hunters Chorus, Long, Long ago, Two Grenadiers, Witches’ Dance, Minuet in G
Book 3
Martini Gavotte,Becker Gavotte, Bach Bouree
Book 4 Seitz Concerto No 2 3rd Movement, Vivaldi A minor 1st movement,
Bach Double (either part)
The course will also explore ways to keep students engaged in their playing through the advanced levels/teen years.
Edward Kreitman has taught over 7000 hours of group class in his 43 year career as the Director of the Western Springs School of Talent Education and the Naperville Suzuki School and at Suzuki Summer Institutes and workshops across the globe. Mr. Kreitman is the founding artistic Director of the Allegro!!! String Performance Ensemble and the Executive Director of the Chicago Consort.
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Trainer Information
Edward Kreitman is the founder and Director of the Western Springs School of Talent Education and the Naperville Suzuki School. Mr. Kreitman received his undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University where he studied Suzuki Pedagogy with Doris Preucil and Almita Vamos. In 1986 , he studied with Dr. Suzuki at the Talent Education Summer School in Matsumoto, Japan.
Mr. Kreitman has served the SAA in many capacities including a member of the Board of Directors, Violin Committee, Teacher Development team and as Coordinator for several National Suzuki Teacher Conferences. Edward Kreitman enjoys an international reputation as a registered Teacher Trainer of the SAA and is the author of “Teaching from the Balance Point: A Guide for Suzuki Parents, Teachers and Students” and “Teaching with an Open Heart: A guide to developing Conscious Musicianship.” Edward Kreitman was the 2019 recipient of the IL ASTA Studio Teacher of the Year Award.
When
Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30, , 2023
Where
Space City Suzuki Institute
TX
USA
Phone: 281-769-3609
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