Regular Programme
Types of Classes
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Master Classes
This is an hour long class where each child every day receives a short private
lesson in front of the other students. Students have a chance to learn from
each other's lesson without being feeling the pressure of having to do it all
themselves.
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Group Class
Children at a similar level of playing work with a Master Teacher and
accompanist to explore technique and musical devices using the Suzuki Repertoire
in fun and imaginative ways. The Group Class goes every day for one hour.
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Pre-Reading Class -Kodaly
This class is for Children who do not yet feel
comfortable reading music at sight. They explore basic concepts needed to
develop music literacy. Kodaly was an important composer and music educator who
developed a wonderful method of teaching music literacy to young children.
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Orchestra
There are 3 levels of string orchestras at the Institute. Children are placed
according to how advanced and fluent their sight-reading of music is. If
children are very comfortable with the level of music reading demanded, they
enjoy this very much. Experienced and fun loving conductors make this hour long
daily rehearsal fun.
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Option
Teachers highly trained in their own fields, such as Improvisation, Creative
Movement and Art, teach wonderful hour long classes. Children are put in
classes according to their preference, first come first served and what is
available on their timetable.
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Drop-In Class
This class is offered several times during the day and is for everyone to
participate in. In different years we have offered Choir, Folk Dancing and
Improvisational drumming.
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Recital
Every participant is invited to play at a noon hour Recital. A
short rehearsal is scheduled for each player with an experienced accompanist
before the recital they are to play on. Each player signs up at registration
with the piece he or she intends to perform. If the player wants to perform a
piece outside the Suzuki repertoire, the music must be provided to the
accompanist at the time of registration.
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Play-In
This is a wonderful and fun "happening" where all the
players get together with all the teachers of their Instrument and explore
making music together - Twinkle to Advanced repertoire!
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Foundation Unit
"Every Child Can" is open to Teachers, Parents and any
interested adult. This course is a prerequisite to Suzuki Association of the
Americas Teacher Training Unit 1 on all instruments. We will be offering it
Friday, July 11th from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. taught by Ruben Rivera, France.
Early Childhood Program for Parents and Children
The Suzuki Early Childhood Program is an opportunity for
children ages 0 to 5 who have not yet started on an instrument to interact in
song, movement and story. Children and
their parent or guardian participate in hour-long daily classes with an Early
Childhood specialist. Early Childhood
students and parents are welcome and encouraged to observe string classes and
attend concerts, recitals and special events.
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Hour-long- interactive workshop with
song, movement and story each day
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Optional observation of string classes
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Attendance at concerts, recitals and
special events
Schedule of events
Registration: July 13 - 3:00
p.m.
Opening Concert and Play-in:
July 13 - 5:00 p.m.
Classes: July 14 – 18 TBA
Recitals, Films, Parent
Talks: July 14 – 18 - 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Final Concert: July 18 - 7:00
p.m. Edmonton City Hall
Cost: $70 per child /parent combination for the week, no registration
fee.
To Register: Click on Registrations and choose
Student. Scroll down to programs and mark a “1” in Early Childhood Program.
There are no options and no sibling possibilities, so simply fill in the
child’s name and the parent’s name and address, as well as the Teacher’s name and
address. After you submit the form, mail your cheque
to STE office.