The Virginia Suzuki Institute is excited to be in person at Emory and Henry College this summer for our 50th anniversary institute!
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. Evening programming and recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and space for informal play and games, for families and students round out days in the idyllic setting of a small college campus.
June 2023
For Students
- Jun 23 – 30, 2023 Adult Chamber Music Institute
Cello, Viola, Violin - Jun 23 – 30, 2023 Kontras Quartet Chamber Music Workshop
Cello, Viola, Violin - Jun 24 – 29, 2023 Suzuki Institute and Jazz Workshop
- Jun 25 – 29, 2023 Suzuki Student Institute
- Jun 25 – 30, 2023 Prelude Chamber Music and Suzuki Institute
Cello, Viola, Violin - Jun 29, 2023 Alumni Celabration Event
For Teachers Instructor
- Jun 23 – 24, 2023 Every Child Can! Cantrell
- Jun 23 – 24, 2023 Every Child Can! Armour
- Jun 23 – 27, 2023 Guitar Unit 2 Kossler
- Jun 23 – 27, 2023 Harp Unit 2 Leonard
- Jun 23 – 27, 2023 Piano Unit 2 Krzywicki
- Jun 24 – Jul 1, 2023 Cello Unit 1 Cantrell
- Jun 24 – Jul 1, 2023 Violin Unit 1 Armour
- Jun 24 – Jul 1, 2023 Violin Unit 1 Miller
- Jun 24 – 28, 2023 Violin Unit 2 Hutchins
- Jun 27 – Jul 1, 2023 Guitar Unit 3 Kossler
- Jun 27 – Jul 1, 2023 Harp Unit 3 Leonard
- Jun 28 – 30, 2023 Piano Teaching Strategies Krzywicki
- Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2023 Violin Teaching Strategies Hutchins
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
- Alumni Celebration Day $125
- Electives $50 each for Art or Chorus
Teacher Fees
- Registration Fee $100
- Every Child Can $125
Unit 1: Violin/Cello—$650
- ECC & Unit 1 $725
Unit 2: Piano, Guitar/Harp $395
Unit 3: Guitar or Harp $395
Teaching Strategies: Piano/Violin $295
Unit 2 & Teaching Strategies: Piano/Violin $640
Unit 2 & 3: Guitar/Harp $725
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 cafeteria.
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, Backbone Rock, Hidden Valley Lake and The Channels, Hungry Mother State Park, Bristol Motor Speedway, The Barter Theater and the famous Virginia Creeper trail provide opportunities for hiking, biking, bouldering, rock climbing, swimming, and camping.
Other Info
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities in Johnson City, TN. We will be happy to assist you in arranging transportation to the campus if you fly in.
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.