VSI is located in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a lovely college setting that lends itself to a safe, supportive Suzuki environment. The campus is located near the Virginia Creeper Trail, historic Abingdon and Mt. Rogers Recreation Area.
The Virginia Suzuki Institute is a perfect fit for families with students of multiple ages, levels and instruments. Students can register for a traditional institute program with masterclasses, group lessons, theory/orchestra and play-ins. Older and more advanced students can register for chamber music and jazz programs that share grounding in Suzuki philosophy and provide additional enrichment in their area of interest. Recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and space for informal play and games.
Evening programs for families and students round out the days in the idyllic setting of this small college campus.
June 2024
For Students
- Jun 22 – 28, 2024 Adult Chamber Music Workshop
Cello, Viola, Violin - Jun 22 – 28, 2024 Kontras Quartet Chamber Music Workshop
Cello, Viola, Violin - Jun 23 – 27, 2024 Adult Suzuki Student Institute
- Jun 23 – 27, 2024 Jazz and Suzuki Institute
- Jun 23 – 27, 2024 Suzuki Student Institute
- Jun 23 – 28, 2024 Prelude Chamber Music and Suzuki Institute
Cello, Viola, Violin
For Teachers Instructor
- Jun 21 – 22, 2024 Every Child Can! Cantrell
- Jun 21 – 25, 2024 Violin Unit 2 Armour
- Jun 22 – 26, 2024 Cello Unit 2 Cantrell
- Jun 22 – 26, 2024 Piano Unit 3 Krzywicki
- Jun 22 – 29, 2024 Violin Unit 1 Hutchins
- Jun 25 – 29, 2024 Violin Unit 3 Armour
- Jun 26 – 28, 2024 Cello Teaching Strategies Cantrell
- Jun 26 – 28, 2024 Piano Teaching Strategies Krzywicki
Pricing
Student Fees
- Registration $100
- Suzuki Institute $395
- Kontras Chamber Music Workshop $595
- Adult Suzuki and Chamber Music Workshop $595
- Prelude Chamber Music and Suzuki Institute $525
- Jazz and Suzuki Institute $525
- Electives $50 each for Art or Chorus
Teacher Fees
- Registration Fee $100
- Every Child Can $125
Unit 1: Violin $650
- ECC & Unit 1 $725
Unit 2: Cello $395
Unit 3: Piano $395
Teaching Strategies: Piano/Cello $295
Unit 2 Plus Teaching Strategies: Cello $640
Unit 3 Plus Teaching Strategies: Piano $640
Student classes will be on campus. Teacher Workshop Courses will be online and in person. In-person is always preferable, but by adding the online component, we hope to enable more teachers to participate.
College/University Credit
We are able to provide teacher workshop participants with a certificate of participation which may be submitted to your school administrator for use as continuing education hours.
Scholarships
Scholarships for Students
For Students, Amount: $50 - $150, Application due: April 15
Partial scholarships are available for students, based solely upon financial need. See www.virginiasuzukiinstitute.com/scholarships.htm for more information and application form.
Scholarships for Teachers
For Teachers, Amount: $50 - $150, Application due: April 15
Partial scholarships are available for teachers, based solely upon financial need. See www.virginiasuzukiinstitute.com/scholarships.htm for more information and application form.
Housing & Meals
Please check our website for our Room and Board pricing. Housing is available in college townhouses. Meals are available in the Emory and Henry cafeteria and include vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options.
Recreation
The campus at Emory and Henry has a 9 hole golf course, an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, soccer field, and tennis courts, walking/biking paths, and access to Martin Brock Student Center with a game room and basketball court. Many students bring bikes, and scooters to use on campus with helmets. Nearby attractions include Backbone Rock, Hidden Valley Lake , The Channels, Hungry Mother State Park, Bristol Motor Speedway, The Barter Theater and the famous Virginia Creeper Trail. The outdoor venues provide opportunities for hiking, biking, bouldering, rock climbing, swimming, and camping.
Other Info
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) in Johnson City, TN. We will be happy to assist you in arranging transportation to the campus if you fly in. If you wish to rent a car and drive up, the nearest large airport is Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, NC. (CLT)
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.