Enrichment Classes
Our Book 1-8 program includes one enrichment class.
We recommend that children 5 and younger participate in the Half Day program.
NEW: The Joy of Performance
Designed to support students in becoming comfortable and expressive performers, this class will explore the many aspects of sharing music with an audience. We will cover performance etiquette, stage presence, and thoughtful preparation, while also discussing ways to manage nerves. Participants will take part in informal recitals and performance opportunities throughout the week, building confidence in a positive and encouraging setting.
Recommended ages: 6 and up
Taught by JSSI Faculty Members
NEW: Blues for All
Learn the basics of blues improvisation in this fun, creative class open to all instruments. Students will explore simple blues patterns and create their own musical ideas, with classes organized by Suzuki book level.
Recommended ages: 6 and up
Taught by Sherry Luchette
StringsPop!
StringsPop! is a performance-based class for teens and tweens to experiment with popular and folk music. We’ll learn how to read lead sheets and charts to arrange melody, harmony, bass, and percussion parts for a group performance. Create and compose your own part of the song with the music literacy and chord theory skills presented as games on our instruments.
For ages 10 and up. Recommended to be in Suzuki book 3 or beyond.
Taught by Caroline Salisbury
Viola For Violinists
Rich. Deep. Resonant. Warm. Violinists, meet the viola! This class is an introduction to viola for students who already play violin, with the opportunity to get acquainted with the viola’s beautiful timbre and range, as well as meet the alto clef. Violists are highly sought after, both in chamber music and orchestral playing. Besides experiencing the joy of producing velvety viola sounds, violinists who study the viola often experience greater ease in playing the violin as their understanding of tone production grows; another common benefit is improved intonation, as their ears work hard to direct the fingers to exactly the right place on the string.
Many thanks in advance to V. Richelieu for providing violas for the class.
For Suzuki book 4 and beyond.
My daughter loved her classes! She was very motivated by the other students and wanted to go back to institute again.
JSSI really helped her to want to do better!