Looking for an institute with a strong sense of community in gorgeous surroundings? Come participate in one of the oldest Suzuki institutes in the country!
Join us in a week of intense music learning in a nurturing, supportive environment on the campus of University of Portland, overlooking the Willamette River. We are located 15 minutes from the Portland Airport so travel is very easy! We are 40 minutes from Multnomah Falls, 90 minutes from the Oregon Coast, and 45 minutes from wine country. Come join us for a week of community, creativity, and challenge, through music and art.
June 2024
For Students
- Jun 22 – 28, 2024 Advanced Chamber Workshop
- Jun 23 – 28, 2024 Oregon Suzuki Institute
For Teachers Instructor
- Jun 8 – 9, 2024 Every Child Can! Hadley
- Jun 22 – 29, 2024 Cello Unit 1 Hadley
- Jun 23 – 28, 2024 Suzuki Early Childhood Education Prenatal Through Baby/Toddler Years, Stage 5 Warren
- Jun 23 – 28, 2024 Viola Practicum Stuen-Walker
- Jun 23 – 28, 2024 Violin Unit 4 Sprunger
Pricing
Student Fees
- Books 1-3 $510, 4 classes each day/5 and 1/2 days of institute
- Books 4-5 $585, 5 classes each day/5 and 1/2 days of institute
Books 4+: Intro and Advanced Chamber Music Workshop, $800, 6 classes each day/7 days of institute
- Enrichment classes $90, including Bucket Drumming, Fiddle for All, Orchestra, Origami, Orff, and Singing
Teacher Fees
- Cello Book 1 with Heather Hadley $700 (All cello students can borrow a cello so that you don’t need to travel with one)
- SECE Level 5 with Danette Warren $650
- Viola Practicum with Betsy Stuen-Walker $500
- Violin Book 4 Ed Sprunger $500
Scholarships
Financial Aid for Students
For Students, Amount: $100-500, Application due: April 10
Scholarships can be applied for through our registration system. See www.osiregistration.org for details.
Financial Aid for Teachers
For Teachers, Amount: $100-500, Application due: April 10
Scholarships can be applied for through our registration system. See www.osiregistration.org/ for details.
Housing & Meals
Housing is available in University apartments with AC, laundry, kitchen and living room.
- Single Room $250 (Sunday-Friday)
- Double Room $210 (Sunday-Friday)
Kids 6 and under stay for free.
Suite tour https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=university-of-portland#/3d-model
- Adult Meal Plans (ages 13+) $200
$60, Lunches only
- Child Meal Plans (age 6-12) $170
$50, Lunches only
- Chamber Music Meal Plan $215
Teen Activities (games, snacks, fun for teens 13-18)
$125- Teen evening activities for students. Sunday-Thursday, teens play games, watch movies, eat snacks, and hang out with their new (and old!) friends at camp.
Recreation
University of Portland is a beautiful campus with large green spaces for outdoor play…soccer, frisbee, hammock, picnics, reading, and music!
10 minute drive to Forest Park with walking and hiking trails, 15 minute drive to downtown Portland and Powell’s Books, 40 minutes from Multnomah Falls, 90 minute drive to the Oregon Coast.
Other Info
We are located 15 minutes from the Portland Airport so travel is very easy!
All housing and rooms on campus are accessible.
The SAA sets guidelines for Suzuki institutes, festivals and teacher workshops and sanctions separate organizations to manage such events. For specific information on schedules, enrollment, pricing, housing, etc. please contact sponsoring organizations directly. Please see the Event Listing Guide regarding the posting of events.