Violin/Viola programs & Teacher Development: Elayne ras elayner@cogeco.ca 519.605.0145 Rockwood, ON

Cello/Bass programs & Teacher Development: David Evenchick evenchickdavid@gmail.com 519.803.6895 Guelph, ON

Piano programs & Teacher Development: Silvija Abols sosisuzukipiano@gmail.com 905.257.7400 Oakville, ON

GENErAL qUESTIONS? Contact our administrator Tracy Jewell sosi@artset.net 519.240.6995 Guelph, ON

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Student Institute August 7–12 • Teacher Development August 6–14, 2022 Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada

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Come to Canada’s largest Suzuki Institute, back again at Laurier! We have a complete range of string and piano programs for everyone from young beginners to adults. There is a Sibling Class (for siblings aged 4 and 5); a Mini Institute (morning program for Book 1 students only) for violin, viola, cello or piano; Junior, Intermediate & Senior programs for violin, viola, cello, bass and piano; Young Artist Program for violin, viola, cello and piano; chamber ensembles; orchestras; PLUS Operetta and a wide variety of engaging optional courses. We can’t wait to see you again in person!

Young Artist Program (YAP) The Young Artist Program classes are open to senior students of violin, viola, cello and piano, and provide instruction in a setting that moves towards traditional music college/university teaching while maintaining roots in Suzuki philosophy and pedagogy. Video auditions are due May 1st.

Violin YAP Jerzy Kaplanek (ON) Students Eligible: Violinists who have completed Suzuki Bk. 8 or who are working at a Grade 9 RCM level or above.

Program includes: 4 Daily public Master Class (half-hour

per student) with Jerzy Kaplanek. 4 Piano accompanist (if required) for daily

Master Class and solo performance. 4 Daily Repertoire class. 4 Daily Advanced Orchestra. 4 Solo performance at the end of the week.

Viola YAP Christine Vlajk (ON) Students Eligible: Violists who have completed Suzuki Bk. 8 or who are working at a Grade 9 RCM level or above.

Program includes: 4 Daily public Master Class (half-hour

per student) with Christine Vlajk. 4 Piano accompanist (if required) for daily

Master Class and solo performance. 4 Daily Repertoire class. 4 Daily Advanced Orchestra. 4 Solo performance at the end of the week.

Piano YAP Anya Alexeyev (ON) Students Eligible: Pianists who have completed the Mozart, Sonata, K. 330 (Suzuki Bk. 6) or who are working at Grade 9 piano or above (RCM or Conservatory Canada).

Program includes: 4 Daily public Master Class (half-hour

per student) with Anya Alexeyev. 4 Daily Chamber Music class. 4 Daily Advanced Percussion class. 4 Solo and ensemble performances at the end of

the week.

Canada’s largest Suzuki Institute welcomes you back to Laurier this August

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Cello YAP Katie Schlaijker (ON) Students Eligible: Cellists who have completed Suzuki Bk. 7 or above (or RCM equivalent).

Program includes: 4 Daily public Master Class (half-hour

per student) with Katie Schlaikjer. 4 Piano accompanist (if required) for daily

Master Class and solo performance.

4 Daily Repertoire class. 4 Daily Cello Choir. 4 Daily Advanced Orchestra. 4 Solo performance at the end of the

week.

SAA Teacher Development audition requirements for all courses: www.suzukiassociation.org/teachers/guides/audition

Saturday Aug. 6 to Sunday Aug. 7 Every Child Can! IN PErSON trainer tba ONLINE trainer tba One-day course designed to be an inspiring introduction to the Suzuki method for both teachers and parents.

The course covers a wide range of topics, and has video presentations, including archival footage of Dr. Suzuki teaching. Suitable for teachers, parents and administrators.

Sunday Aug. 7 to Sunday Aug. 14 Violin Unit 1 ONLINE Joanne Melvin (AB) IN PErSON tba Discussions and lessons on starting beginner students, establishing a Suzuki studio, and Book 1 Suzuki Violin School (also appropriate for viola).

Sunday Aug. 7 to Friday Aug. 12 Violin Unit 3 IN PErSON Margot Jewell (ON) Discussion of teaching points and development of technique and musicianship through Book 3 Suzuki Violin School (also for viola).

Sunday Aug. 7 to Friday Aug. 12 Violin Unit 8 IN PErSON Linda Fiore (PA) Discussion of teaching points and development of technique and musicianship through Book 8 Suzuki Violin School.

Sunday Aug. 7 to Sunday Aug. 14 Cello Unit 1 IN PErSON & ONLINE Susan Gagnon (ON) Discussions and lessons on starting beginner students, establishing a Suzuki studio, and Book 1 Suzuki Cello School.

Sunday Aug. 7 to Friday Aug. 12 Cello Unit 2 IN PErSON Alice Ann O’Neill (OH)

& Teaching Strategies for Cello ONLINE Teaching Strategies is two courses in one—a regular 15-hour Cello Unit 2 course covering Book 2 pedagogy, combined with Teaching Strategies, a 10-hour class that includes hands-on practicum-like activities and guided practice-teaching in a “pedagogy master class” setting.

Participants who complete the integrated course will come away with valuable information, both about Book 2 and about their own teaching.

Sunday Aug. 7 to Sunday Aug. 14 Bass Unit 1 IN PErSON Virgina Dixon (IL) Discussion of teaching points and development of technique and musicianship through Book 1 Suzuki Bass School.

Sunday Aug. 7 to Sunday Aug. 14 Piano Unit 1 IN PErSON Caroline Fraser (Edinburgh, Scotland) Discussions and lessons on starting beginner students, establishing a Suzuki studio, and Book 1 Suzuki Piano School.

Sunday Aug. 7 to Friday Aug. 12 Piano Unit 3 IN PErSON Gail Lange (ON) Discussion of teaching points and development of technique and musicianship through Book 3 Suzuki Piano School.

SAA Teacher Development at SOSI 2022 Develop your Skills, Nurture your Mind Student Institute Aug. 7–12 • Teacher Development Aug. 6–14 Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada

Sunday Aug. 7 to Friday Aug. 12 Unit 2 & Teaching Strategies for Violin IN PErSON Paule Barsalou (ON) ONLINE Karen-Michele Kimmett (ON) Based on the long-term success of Latin America’s Teaching Strategies course, and answering the need for Suzuki teachers to gain practical teaching skills at earlier levels, Teaching Strategies is two courses in one—a regular 15-hour Violin Unit 2 course covering Book 2 pedagogy, combined with Teaching Strategies, a 10-hour class that includes hands-on practicum-like activities and guided practice-teaching in a “pedagogy master class” setting.

Participants who complete the integrated course will come away with valuable information, both about Book 2 and about their own teaching.

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