The Suzuki Association of the Americas considers teacher training to be
professional pedagogical study. To qualify as a participant in Short-Term
and Apprentice SAA Teacher Development Courses, applicants must submit a
videotape audition to the SAA. This guide provides tape application
information for new teachers beginning their training after 9/01/2003.
Additional information is available at
- Every Child Can!: June 28, 2008, Liz Arbus
Every Child Can!© (ECC) is an introduction to Dr.
Suzuki's philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. In addition to
exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far- reaching goals,
it includes an introduction to learning styles, history of the development
of Suzuki education, the role of parents, the importance of Suzuki
pedagogical training, and an overview of the SAA's role in supporting
teachers and parents. A fast-paced, engaging and inspiring program, ECC
includes video materials and SAA-developed courseware, and provides each
participant with useful reference materials (manuals) for later study. For
teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the
Americas' Teacher Development Program.
- Violin Book 1: June 29 - July 6, Liz Arbus
- Fingerboard Geography: June 30 - July 3, Barbara Barber
The fundamentals of intonation, fingerboard geography,
note-finger-staff association, theory, intervals, shifting, double-stops and
chords are explored in depth in this course. Every student can be taught to
play with excellent intonation, using a combination of aural, visual and
tactile senses. Violin and viola teachers will clarify their own
understanding of intonation and benefit from learning to teach excellent
intonation from beginning through advanced levels. The important study of
scales is also covered. This course may be registered with the SAA as
Enrichment Study. Observations are not required. Auditors are welcome.
Violists should take the course on viola.
- Solos for Young Violinists: July 3 - July 6, Barbara Barber
Solos For Young Violinists -- An overview of Barbara Barber's widely used
collection of graded violin repertoire, Solos For Young Violinists,
published by Alfred Publishing Company. Each piece in Volumes 1 through 6 is
discussed, demonstrating teaching points, technical and musical features,
and ideas for solo and group use. Various advanced and virtuoso violin
techniques are discussed, demonstrating where they can be introduced and how
they are taught and developed through student violin literature. The
teaching of stylistic awareness is also emphasized as teachers learn to
prepare their students for the major violin repertoire. Teachers should
prepare the following pieces for in depth study:
Volume 1 Kuchler, Concertino in D, Op. 15
Volume 2 Bohm, Introduction and Polonaise, Op. 12
Volume 3 Dancla, Air Variι, O. 89, No. 5
Volume 4 Severn, Polish Dance
Volume 5 Massenet, Meditation from Thais
Volume 6 Bartok, Rumanian Folk Dances
This course
may be registered with the SAA as Enrichment Study. Observations are not
required. Teachers may choose to audit the later volumes in this course,
according to their playing level.
Applicants will be required to include proof of SAA Membership with their application. valid
documentation includes:
All applicants are expected to prepare the music to be studied to the point of fluency. To benefit most from the course, it is
recommended that the applicant memorize the repertoire. All applicants are required to read Nurtured by Love, by Shinichi Suzuki prior to attending.
If no request is made, applicants will be assigned to a same-gender roommate,
unless the single-occupancy supplement is paid.
Every Child Can! |
| 6-hour course with Liz Arbus, June 28 |
$150 |
Housing and Meals - Per person, double occupancy
Housing provided in twin-bedded, double occupancy,
hotel-style room with private bath, Fri., June 27. Meals include supper on
Jun. 27 through lunch on Sat., June 28. |
$58 |
Housing and Meals - Single occupancy
Housing provided in hotel-style room with private bath, Fri., June 27. Meals include supper on Fri., June 27 through lunch on Sat., June 28. |
$92 |
| Lunches Only (for those housed off campus) June 28 |
$8 |
Violin Book 1 |
| 28-hour course with Liz Arbus, June 29-July 6 |
$600 |
Housing and Meals - Per person, double occupancy
Housing provided in twin-bedded, double occupancy,
hotel-style room with private bath, Sat., June 28 through Sat., July 5.
Meals include supper on Sat., June 28 through lunch on Sun., July 6. |
$464 |
Housing and Meals - Single occupancy
Housing provided in hotel-style room with private
bath, Sat., June 28 through Sat., July 5. Meals include supper on Sat., June
28 through lunch on Sun., July 6. |
$736 |
| Lunches Only (for those housed off campus) June 29-July 6 |
$64 |
Fingerboard Geography |
| 10-hour course with Barbara Barber, June 30-July 3 |
$325 |
Housing and Meals - Per person, double occupancy
Housing provided in twin-bedded, double occupancy,
hotel-style room with private bath, Sun., June 29 through Wed., July 2.
Meals include supper on Sun., Jun. 29 through lunch on Wed., July 2. |
$232 |
Housing and Meals - Single occupancy
Housing provided in hotel-style room with private
bath, Sun., June 29 through Wed., July 2. Meals include supper on Sun., Jun.
29 through lunch on Wed., July 2. |
$368 |
| Lunches Only (for those housed off campus) June 30-July 3 |
$32 |
Solos for Young Violinists |
| 10-hour course with Barbara Barber, July 3-July 6 |
$325 |
Housing and Meals - Per person, double occupancy
Housing provided in twin-bedded, double occupancy,
hotel-style room with private bath, Wed., July 2 through Sat., July 5 .
Meals include supper on Wed., July 2 through lunch on Sun., July 6. |
$232 |
Housing and Meals - Single occupancy
Housing provided in hotel-style room with private
bath, Wed., July 2 through Sat., July 5 . Meals include supper on Wed., July
2 through lunch on Sun., July 6. |
$368 |
| Lunches Only (for those housed off campus) July 3-July 6 |
$32 |
Required Administrative Fee |
| Includes registration and SAA-related charges |
$25 |
Institute T-shirt (optional) |
| S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL |
$15 |
Late Fee |
| If submitted after April 30 |
$25 |
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Above amounts include a $25 non-refundable deposit. Registration deadline is May
31. After May 31, full amount is non-refundable due to commitments with teacher
contracts and Institute space. A confirmation will be sent upon receipt.