Students
Our institute is designed for children accompanied by at least one parent or other interested adult. All children staying in the dormitory, and all children under the age of 12, must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Repertoire
Each student should review the repertoire list below up to and including their current piece. Be prepared to play a polished piece at the first master class. Students should prepare their orchestra and chamber music before the Institute.
Cello
Book 1 and 2: All
Book 3: Berceuse, Gavotte in C minor, La Cinquantaine
Book 4: Breval Sonata 2nd mvt, Chanson Triste
Book 5: Vivaldi Sonata, 2nd mvt, Dance Rustique, Arioso
Book 6: Tarantella, Breval Rondo
Book 7: Eccles Sonata 2nd mvt, Sicilienne
**Advanced Cello Performance Class (Book 8 and up): Shostakovich Sonata, 2nd mvt., we will be sending you bowings and fingers after you register.
Violin
Book 1: all
Book 2: all
Book 3: Martini Gavotte, Humoresque, Bourree
Book 4: Concerto No 2, 3rd mvt, Seitz, Concerto in A Minor, 1st mvt., Bach Double
Book 5: Bach Gavotte, Concerto in G minor, 1st mvt, German Dance, Bach Double
Book 6: La Folia, Handel Sonata #3, 3rd mvts, Fiocco Allegro, Gavotte, Handel Sonata #4, 1st mvt
Book 7: Minuet, Concerto No 1, 1st mvt., Bach, Corelli Allegro
Book 8: Sonata in G minor, 1st & 2nd mvt., Tambourin, Bach Largo
**Supplementary piece for students Book 6 and up: Csardas for 3 violins, by Michael McLean please contact Holly Blackwelder Carpenter at japanseattle@hotmail.com to receive a part assignment, fingers and bowings.
**Advanced Violin Performance Class (Book 9 and up): Roumanian Dances by Bartok and Remembrances by Williams, please contact Holly Blackwelder Carpenter at japanseattle@hotmail.com
Viola
Book 1 – all pieces
Book 2 – all pieces
Book 3 – Gavotte in g minor, Humoresque, Mozart Minuet in D
Book 4 – Seitz Concerto No 1, 1st mvt., Telemann Concerto Mvts 1 & 2, Telemann Double Concerto mvts. 3 & 4
Book 5 – Marcello Sonata mov’ts 1 and 2, Nina, Marais Dances 1 and 4
Book 6 – Bach Arioso, Beethoven Country Dances 1, 4, 5, J.C. Bach Concerto in c
Book 7 – d’Hervelois Suite mov’t 4, Faure After a Dream, Handel Concerto in b 1st
Book 8 – Frescobaldi Toccata and Fugue, Vivaldi Concerto in b flat minor 2nd mov’t
Double Bass
Book 1 – all
Book 2 – all
Book 3 – Bach Minuet No. 2, Gossec Gavotte, Suzuki Andantino
Book 4 – Wagner Die Meistersinger, Bach Gavotte in G minor, Dvorak Humoresque
Book 5 – Gabrielli Cannon a due, How High The Moon & Ornithology, Capuzzi Concerto
**Advanced Double Bass Class (Book 6 and up): TBA, we will be sending you music after you register.
What to Bring
- instrument
- orchestra and chamber music
- Suzuki books
- music stand (except for Rhythm Class students)
- recordings
- listening equipment
- clothes hangers for the dormitory
- white top and dark skirt or pants for Friday concerts
What Not to Bring
- scooters
- rollerblades
- skateboards
- bicycles
- pets
Cello & Bass Rentals
Hammond Ashley Violins rents cellos on a monthly basis. Please choose the “Seattle Suzuki Institute” drop-off location when filling out the online rental form. Hammond Ashley only rents down to 1/4 size Bass.
For Bass rental in all sizes, but particularily down to 1/32 size, please contact Anna Doak at www.basschurch.com
Homestays
Many of our students from Japan would like to have the experience of spending some time staying with an American family. Local families who have participated in the past have had wonderful experiences and made new friends. We will try to match up the age and gender of the visitors with your children. The homestays usually occur after the Institute has ended. If you think you might like to participate, please indicate it on your registration form, and we will contact you as soon as we have more information.
