CELLO TEACHER TRAINING INFORMATION

Classes have limited numbers of participants – your spot is not secured until you checkout and pay in full.

March 15, 2025: Early Bird Registration Deadline for $40 off (automatically applied at checkout)
May 1, 2025: Registration Deadline

Every participant needs to be a member of the Suzuki Assocation of the Americas (SAA) and submit a videotape audition to the SAA receiving approval BEFORE the start of the course. Please click here to obtain application details. Plan ahead and allow enough time for your audition to be reviewed.

We recommend reading the SAA requirements for teacher workshop participants so you know what is expected.

PLEASE NOTE: infants, babies, and children of any age will not be allowed in teacher workshop classes. Please plan accordingly.

Double Unit Pricing:  for participants who plan on taking two book units (not including unit 1).

If you would like to make payment arrangements before April 1 (tuition divided into 3-4 payments), reach out to us with your phone number and e-mail before you submit your registration, and we will contact you within a week. Do not submit your registration until arrangements are made.

*Schedules are subject to change in case of emergency*

Every Child Can! with Linda Fiore (IN-PERSON ONLY)
  • Price: $160
  • Prerequisites: No required prerequisites.
  • Class Requirements: 8 hours of class time and no observations.
  • Click here for more information about Every Child Can!
  • Course Schedule:
    Thursday, 6/12 8:00am MST: In-person registration
    Thursday, 6/12 8:15am-9:45m MST: Class
    Thursday 6/12 10:00am-10:30am MST: In-Person Orientation Meeting
    Thursday 6/12 10:30am-12:30pm MST: Class
    Thursday, 6/12 2:00pm MST: In-Person SAA Meeting (optional)
    Thursday, 6/12 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Friday, 6/13 10:00am-12:30pm MST: Class

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Every Child Can! with Abbey Wakefield Hansen (ONLINE ONLY)
  • Price: $160
  • Prerequisites: No required prerequisites.
  • Class Requirements: 8 hours of class time and no observations.
  • Click here for more information about Every Child Can!
  • Course Schedule:
    6/12 8:15am-9:45am MST: Class
    6/12 10:30am-12:30pm MST: Class
    6/12 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
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Cello Unit 1 with Abbey Wakefield Hansen (IN-PERSON ONLY)
  • Price: $825
  • Prerequisites: Every Child Can!
  • Class Requirements: 28 hours of class time and 15 hours of observations.
  • Click here for more information about Suzuki Teacher Training.
  • Course Schedule:
    Friday, 6/13 1:30pm MST: Registation and orientation (for those who did not attend ECC)
    Friday, 6/13 2:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Friday, 6/13 5:00pm-6:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop Orchestra (optional for in-person participants)
    Saturday, 6/14 10:00am-12:30pm MST: Class
    Saturday, 6/14 12:30pm-2:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop In-Person Lunch (provided)
    Saturday, 6/14 2:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Saturday, 6/14 5:00pm-6:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop Orchestra (optional for in-person participants)
    Monday, 6/16 8:30am-10:30am MST: Class
    Monday, 6/16 10:30am-10:50am MST: Opening Ceremonies
    Monday, 6/16 11:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Tuesday, 6/17 9:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Wednesday, 6/18 9:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Thursday, 6/19 9:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Friday, 6/20 9:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Saturday, 6/21 9:00am-11:00am MST: Class
    Saturday, 6/21 2:00pm-4:30pm MST: Class
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Cello Unit 2 with Pamela Devenport (IN-PERSON ONLY)
  • Price: Single unit is $565 and double unit is $985.
  • Prerequisites: Cello “Basic” Audition for Units 1-4, ECC! and Unit 1.
  • Class Requirements: 15 hours of class time and 8 hours of observations.
  • Click here for more information about Suzuki Teacher Training.
  • Course Schedule:
    Thursday, 6/12 9:30am MST: In-Person Registration, JDCHS Foyer
    Thursday, 6/12 10:00am MST: In-Person Orientation Meeting
    Thursday, 6/12 10:30am-12:30pm MST: Class
    Thursday, 6/12 2:00pm MST: SAA Meeting (optional)
    Thursday, 6/12 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Friday, 6/13 10:30am-12:30pm: Class
    Friday, 6/13 2:00pm-5:00pm: Class
    Friday, 6/13 5:00pm-6:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop Orchestra (optional for in-person participants)
    Saturday, 6/14 10:30am-12:30pm: Class
    Saturday, 6/14 12:30pm-2:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop In-Person Lunch (provided)
    Saturday, 6/14 2:00pm-5:00pm: Class
    Saturday, 6/14 5:00pm-6:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop Orchestra (optional for in-person participants)
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Cello Unit 3 with Dr. David Evenchick (IN-PERSON & ONLINE)
  • Price: Single unit is $565 and double unit is $985.
  • Prerequisites: Cello “Basic” Audition for Units 1-4, ECC! and Units 1-2.
  • Class Requirements: 15 hours of class time and 8 hours of observations.
  • Click here for more information about Suzuki Teacher Training.
  • Course Schedule:
    Monday, 6/16 8:00am MST: In-Person Registration, JDCHS Foyer
    Monday, 6/16 8:30am-10:30am MST: Class
    Monday, 6/16 10:30am-10:50am MST: Opening Ceremonies
    Monday, 6/16 2:00pm-4:00pm MST: Class
    Tuesday, 6/17 2:00pm-4:00pm MST: Class
    Wednesday, 6/18 2:00pm-4:00pm MST: Class
    Thursday, 6/19 2:00pm-4:00pm MST: Class
    Friday, 6/20 2:00pm-4:00pm MST: Class
    Saturday, 6/21 2:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
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Cello Unit 4 with Dr. David Evenchick (IN-PERSON & ONLINE)
  • Price: Single unit is $565 and double unit is $985.
  • Prerequisites: Cello “Basic” Audition for Units 1-4, ECC! and Units 1-3.
  • Class Requirements: 15 hours of class time and 8 hours of observations.
  • Click here for more information about Suzuki Teacher Training.
  • Course Schedule:
    Thursday, 6/12 9:30am MST: In-Person Registration, JDCHS Foyer
    Thursday, 6/12 10:00am MST: In-Person Orientation Meeting
    Thursday, 6/12 10:30am-12:30pm MST: Class
    Thursday, 6/12 2:00pm MST: SAA Meeting (optional)
    Thursday, 6/12 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Friday, 6/13 10:30am-12:30pm: Class
    Friday, 6/13 2:00pm-5:00pm: Class
    Friday, 6/13 5:00pm-6:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop Orchestra (optional for in-person participants)
    Saturday, 6/14 10:30am-12:30pm: Class
    Saturday, 6/14 12:30pm-2:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop In-Person Lunch (provided)
    Saturday, 6/14 2:00pm-5:00pm: Class
    Saturday, 6/14 5:00pm-6:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop Orchestra (optional for in-person participants)
    Thursday, 6/19 8:00am-9:00am: Wrap-Up Class
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Cello Unit 6 with Zachary Sweet (IN-PERSON & ONLINE)
  • Price: Single unit is $565 and double unit is $985.
  • Prerequisites: Cello “Intermediate” Audition for Units 5-8, ECC! and Units 1-3.
  • Class Requirements: 15 hours of class time and 8 hours of observations.
  • Click here for more information about Suzuki Teacher Training.
  • Course Schedule:
    Thursday, 6/12 9:30am MST: In-Person Registration, JDCHS Foyer
    Thursday, 6/12 10:00am MST: In-Person Orientation Meeting
    Thursday, 6/12 10:30am-12:30pm MST: Class
    Thursday, 6/12 2:00pm MST: SAA Meeting (optional)
    Thursday, 6/12 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Friday, 6/13 10:30am-12:30pm: Class
    Friday, 6/13 2:00pm-5:00pm: Class
    Friday, 6/13 5:00pm-6:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop Orchestra (optional for in-person participants)
    Saturday, 6/14 10:30am-12:30pm: Class
    Saturday, 6/14 12:30pm-2:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop In-Person Lunch (provided)
    Saturday, 6/14 2:00pm-5:00pm: Class
    Saturday, 6/14 5:00pm-6:00pm MST: Teacher Workshop Orchestra (optional for in-person participants)
    Thursday, 6/19 8:00am-9:00am: Wrap-Up Class
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Cello Unit 7 with Zachary Sweet (IN-PERSON & ONLINE)
  • Price: Single unit is $565 and double unit is $985.
  • Prerequisites: Cello “Intermediate” Audition for Units 5-8, ECC! and Units 1-3.
  • Class Requirements: 15 hours of class time and 8 hours of observations.
  • Click here for more information about Suzuki Teacher Training.
  • Course Schedule:
    Monday, 6/16 8:00am MST: In-Person Registration, JDCHS Foyer
    Monday, 6/16 8:30am-10:30am MST: Class
    Monday, 6/16 10:30am-10:50am MST: Opening Ceremonies (for in-person participants)
    Tuesday, 6/17 9:00am-11:00am MST: Class
    Wednesday, 6/18 9:00am-11:00am MST: Class
    Thursday, 6/19 9:00am-11:00am MST: Class
    Friday, 6/20 9:00am-11:00am MST: Class
    Saturday, 6/21 9:00am-11:00am MST: Class
    Saturday, 6/21 2:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
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Cello Teaching Strategies with Pamela Devenport (IN-PERSON ONLY)
  • Price: $565
  • Prerequisites: Cello “Basic” Audition for Units 1-4, ECC! and Unit 1.
  • Class Requirements: 10 hours of class time and no observations.
  • Description: Teaching Strategies is designed to support and guide teacher participants in how to become more effective in their teaching. Strategies will reinforce the positive aspects and offer constructive feedback on each participant’s lessons. Current SAA teacher development opportunities for feedback also include Consultations, Certificates of Achievement, SPA, and Practicum. Starting in January 2025, Teaching Strategies will be a prerequisite for Unit 3. Teachers who have already taken Unit 3 will not be required to take Strategies, although we highly recommend it to all teachers.
  • Click here for more information about Suzuki Teaching Strategies.
  • Course Schedule:
    Monday, 6/16 10:30am-10:50am MST: Opening Ceremonies
    Monday, 6/16 11:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Tuesday, 6/17 10:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Wednesday, 6/18 10:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Thursday, 6/19 10:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Friday, 6/20 10:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    Saturday, 6/21 10:00am-11:00am MST: Class
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Artistry in Young Cellists with Dr. Carey Cheney (IN-PERSON & ONLINE)
  • Price: $485
  • Prerequisites: Cello “Basic” Teacher Training Audition, ECC! and Unit 1; it is recommended that participants have had reasonably advanced cello study.
  • Class Requirements: 10 hours of Lecture Classes, with some after-hours assignments, not to
    exceed 1.5 hours.
  • Click here for more information about Suzuki Teacher Training.
  • Course Schedule:
    Monday, 6/16 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Tuesday, 6/17 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Wednesday, 6/18 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Thursday, 6/19 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
    Friday, 6/20 3:00pm-5:00pm MST: Class
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Suzuki in the Schools Level 1 with Winifred Crock (IN-PERSON ONLY)
  • Price: $565
  • Prerequisites: Every Child Can! and Unit 1 in your respective intrument.
  • Class Requirements: 20 hours of class time and 5 hours of observations.
  • Click here for more information about Suzuki teacher training.
  • Course Schedule:
    6/16 10:30am-10:50am MST: Opening Ceremonies
    6/16 11:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    6/16 2:00pm-3:00pm MST:Class
    6/17 9:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    6/17 2:00pm-3:00pm MST: Class
    6/18 9:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    6/18 2:00pm-3:00pm MST: Class
    6/19 9:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    6/19 2:00pm-3:00pm MST:Class
    6/20 9:00am-12:00pm MST: Class
    6/20 2:00pm-3:00pm MST: Class
    6/21 9:00am-11:00am MST: Class
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