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 accompanied 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 (with options for Dalcroze Eurythmics or Orchestra Prep instead)
• 4 enrichment classes
• Attendance at our inspiring Honors Recitals*
(*performers chosen by video audition)
• Performance opportunity at our Informal Recitals
• 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 at the end of May.
For musicians who are not yet reading music OR who need some extra movement in their day. Dalcroze is a wonderfully fun and active whole-body musical experience. Students use their bodies to feel, embody, and create music. This is a favorite among many returning students! Follow this link to read more about Dalcroze Eurythmics: Dalcroze Parent Intro
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.
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.
Take your child’s playing to new heights!