Greater Washington Suzuki Institute
Alexandria, VA
www.gwsuzukiinstitute.org
Celebrating its 45th year, the Greater Washington Suzuki Institute is looking forward to offering student programs both online and in person in Alexandria, Virginia. Programs will include masterclasses, repertoire classes, orchestra, musicianship and music games, fiddling and chamber music programs. Special guest artist appearances, advanced artist level programs, faculty performances and student highlight performances plus talks for Suzuki parents will round out our weeklong celebration fostering collaborative music making, friendships with music students around the world, and a nurturing learning environment.
Teachers will study with our stellar teacher trainers to earn SAA approved training and will have the opportunity to observe our guest clinicians teaching students as part of the training.
No upcoming events. Please check back later for future events.
Pricing
Student Fees
Registration: $25
Pre-twinkle (violin/cello): $395
- Prelude Program (violin bk 1-3, cello/viola bk 1-2, bass bk 1) $495
- Vivace Program (violin bk 4-5, cello/viola bk 3-4, bass bk 2) $595
- Artist Program (violin bk 6+, cello/viola bk 5+, bass bk 3+) $595
- Fiddling $100
- Chamber Music $275
Enrichments included in course fees/assigned based on age/level:
Music Theory Games, Orchestra, Play-Ins with Terry Durbin, Repertory Workshop with Katie Lansdale and Musicianship Classes
Teacher Fees
Every Child Can: $150— David Strom
- Unit 1 $800— Ronda Cole, violin and Alice Vierra, cello
- Unit 2 $525, Daina Volodka Staggs, violin and Shu-Yi Scott, cello
- Unit 3 $525— David Strom, violin
- Enrichment Course $275
Dr. Timothy Durbin—TBD
- Enrichment Course $275
Shu-Yi Scott—Inclusive Group Class Teaching
Scholarships
GWSI Scholarships for Teachers and Students
For Teachers, Amount: Variable, Application due: April 1
GWSI makes a limited number of partial scholarships available to teachers and students who are attending GWSI for the first time and demonstrate significant financial need. Applications are due by April 1, 2022. Apply through the GWSI website (https://gwsuzukiinstitute.org/register).
SAGWA Institute Scholarships
For Students, Amount: Variable, Application due: April 1
SAGWA members can apply for an Institute Scholarship which provides tuition-based assistance for the GWSI Teacher Development and Student Programs. Applications are due by April 15, 2022. Apply through the SAGWA website (https://sagwa.org/scholarships).
Recreation
There are plenty of fun and free things to do in Alexandria, located just minutes from Washington, D.C. VisitAlexandriaVA.com is a wonderful resource for visitors to the area and the NOVA Alexandria campus is just off Interstate 395 which leads right into downtown DC by car.
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