Greater Washington Suzuki Institute
Washington, DC
www.gwsuzukiinstitute.org
Register online at www.gwsuzukiinstitute.org
The 2019 Greater Washington Suzuki Institute offers full and partial programs for beginning and advanced students of violin, cello, viola and bass including a Vivace Chamber Music Program for advanced cellists and violists. These programs consist of a combination of Master Class Lessons, Repertory Classes, Quartet/Chamber Music Classes, Scottish Fiddling, five levels of Orchestra, Music Theory Games, a Teen Seminar and daily recitals. Parents attending with their children have the opportunity to participate in daily lectures and selected Teacher Development Program courses.
For teachers, the Institute offers the Foundation Course (Every Child Can!), Violin Courses Books 1, 2 and 4 and Cello Book 1 as well as an Enrichment Course. Both the Foundation and Enrichment Courses are also open to parents.
The Institute will be held this year June 22—June 30 at the National Cathedral School, 3609 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20016.
June 2019
For Students
- Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Quartet/Chamber Music Elective
- Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Student/Faculty Recitals
- Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Lesson and Orchestra
Bass, Viola - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Orchestra Only
Bass, Viola - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Vivace Chamber Music Full Program
Cello, Viola - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Vivace Chamber Music Partial Program
Cello, Viola - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Books 1-3
Cello, Violin - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Books 4-10 and Up
Cello, Violin - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Music Theory Games
Cello, Violin - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Pre-Twinkle and Twinkle
Cello, Violin - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Scottish Fiddling
Violin
For Teachers Instructor Audition
- Jun 22, 2019 Every Child Can! Cole
- Jun 23 – 30, 2019 Cello Unit 1 Vierra Apr 28
Read More - Jun 23 – 30, 2019 Violin Unit 1 Cole Apr 28
Read More - Jun 24 – 27, 2019 Enrichment Course
Forging an Alliance with Parents Sprunger - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Violin Unit 2 Strom -
Read More - Jun 24 – 28, 2019 Violin Unit 4 Krigbaum -
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Pricing
Student Fees
Register by April 15. Early registration, sibling & SAGWA member discounts available.
- Pre-Twinkle/Twinkle Child (including Music Theory Games) $395-$545
- Child/Sibling Book 1-3 $405-$555
- Child/Sibling Book 4&Up $440-$590
- Viola/Bass Students (Lesson/Orchestra) $275-$415
- Viola/Bass (Orchestra Only) $50-$100
- Vivace Chamber Music Full Program $500-$640
- Vivace Chamber Music Partial Program $235-$375
- Music Theory Games Elective (Book 1/2 students) $50
- Chamber Music/Quartet Elective $285
- Scottish Fiddling Elective $155
- Every Child Can! (for Parents) $190
- Enrichment Course (for Parents) $380
Teacher Fees
Register by April 15. Early registration & SAGWA member discounts available.
- Every Child Can! with Ronda Cole $190
- Violin Unit 1 with Ronda Cole $745-$895
- Violin Unit 2 with David Strom $470-$620
- Violin Unit 4 with Charles Krigbaum $470-$620
- Cello Unit 1 with Alice Vierra $745-$895
- Enrichment Course with Edmund Sprunger $380
- Enrichment Course (if taken as 2nd course) $245
- Teacher Observers of Student Lessons $100-$150
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 promising teachers and students who are attending GWSI for the first time and demonstrate significant financial need. Applications are due by April 1, 2019. Apply through the GWSI website (https://gwsuzukiinstitute.org/register).
SAGWA GWSI Scholarship
For Students, Amount: Variable, Application due: April 1
In addition, SAGWA members living in the Washington DC area can apply for a GWSI Student Event scholarship. Applications are due by April 15, 2019. Apply through the SAGWA website (https://sagwa.org/scholarships).
Housing & Meals
2019 VENUE
The Greater Washington Suzuki Institute will be held at the National Cathedral School, 3609 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20016
LODGING FOR OUT-OF-TOWN FAMILIES
The Institute will be reserving a block of rooms at a nearby Washington DC hotel. Please check www.gwsuzukiinstitute.org for updates on room rates and discounts.
Recreation
Washington DC is a great city for sightseeing: The US Capitol, The White House, monuments, The Library of Congress. Great museums with free admission: Air & Space, National Art Gallery, Natural History, American History, American Indian, African, Asian, Hirshhorn (Sculpture), George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and garden, National Arboretum with Bonsai pavilions, etc. Not to mention a world of outstanding culinary diversity all accessible by DC’s metro rail.
The SAA does not run the workshops and summer institutes; it approves separate businesses to run them. For specific information on schedules, enrollment, pricing, housing, etc. please contact sponsoring organizations directly with inquiries. To get your event listed here, please see the Event Listing Guide.
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