Elevate your child’s ability and artistry in our program for
Books 1-8 !
Watch your child’s confidence, musical voice, and expression blossom as they …
• Receive guidance and encouragement from master Suzuki teachers
• Raise polished pieces to a higher level of artistry
• Experience the fun of connecting with peer musicians
Children under 12 must be chaperoned by a parent or other responsible adult. Registration includes:
• 4 lessons for your child in a peer group of four (Book 1-3), three (Book 4-6) or two (Book 7-8)
• 4 classes to strengthen technique
• 4 repertoire classes for developing artistry, culminating in a performance
• 4 orchestra rehearsals culminating in an orchestra performance (see options below)
• 4 enrichment classes
• Attendance at our inspiring Honors Recitals*
(*performers chosen by video audition)
• Participation in our Teen Social (age 12+)
• Admission to our special faculty performances featuring
Young Artist faculty: Amber Archibald-Sešek, viola, Amy Barston, cello, and Elisa Barston, violin
• Participation for parents in our Parent Talks
$650 for Books 1-3
$685 for Books 4-6
$700 for Book 7-8
Which orchestra is best for my child?
Please consult with your private teacher with the descriptions below in mind. Consider that reading music, watching the conductor, and listening to the surrounding parts make orchestra more of a challenge, even if the music looks easier than what a student is playing in their solo work with their teacher. We will send orchestra parts by the end of May.
For young musicians beginning their journey with musical notation. This class bridges the gap between learning an orchestra piece by rote and reading notes fluently from the page. We will spend time working on rhythm and note reading away from our instruments. We will then work on simple notes and rhythms separately on our instruments, and on the last day, we will put these skills together. For students who are comfortable playing Twinkle or beyond, ages 6-8 years old.
A first-time orchestra experience for students who are gaining familiarity with reading the notes in first position. Class will include simple sight reading on the A and D strings. For students in Suzuki books 2-3 who are at least 8 years old and have worked through I Can Read Music, Vol. I by Joanne Martin.
For students in Suzuki books 2-4 with previous orchestra experience. Violins/violas should be comfortable reading and playing in first position and may be learning other positions; cellists should be comfortable with the positions found within their repertoire.
For students in Suzuki Book 4-6 who have orchestra experience and are comfortable playing in advancing positions.
For students in Suzuki book 6 or beyond who are experienced orchestral players and are comfortable playing advanced repertoire.
For 2026, the Advanced Orchestra will polish and perform Sonfonietta by Barbara Harbach, I. Hommage and II. Jeu Jeu
Thank you so much to you and the team for putting together such a great Suzuki camp! It was our first year attending and my daughter who just started violin 7 months ago was really inspired and excited to be a part of camp. She woke up this morning (the day after camp ended) saying she wanted to go to violin camp.
Take your child’s playing to new heights!