VIOLIN STUDENT PROGRAMS
March 15: Early Bird Registration Deadline for $40 off (automatically applied at checkout)
May 1: Registration Deadline
PLEASE NOTE: Children under the age of 12 will have to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
*Registration is subject to availablity
Twinkle Program
- Tuition: $385
- The twinkle program is for violin students ages 3-6 who will still be learning the twinkle variations at the time of ISSI.
- If you are sure your child will be beyond the Twinkles at the time of ISSI, please register for the Lower Book Program. Consult with your home teacher.
- Classes will be held consecutively in the 9:00am-12:00pm AM block or 2:00pm-5:00pm PM block.
- This program includes THREE daily classes –
- Twinkle masterclass
- Twinkle group class
- Twinkle Music & Movement (singing, movement, pitch awareness, coordination activities) taught by Emilie Lundberg.
Lower Book Program (Books 1-3)
- Tuition: $695
- The Lower Book program is for violin students in Suzuki books 1-3.
- You may add optional enrichment classes for $90 each. See enrichment section for listings. Your schedule has room for two additional enrichment classes.
- This program includes FOUR daily classes –
- Masterclass: students should prepare and memorize a solo performance piece.
- Technique class: no prior preparation is needed for this class.
- Performance class: students will perform with their Performance Class on the Lower Book Concert on Friday at 12:45pm. Scroll down to view your performance class piece – violinists should have pieces at your level memorized and prepared prior to ISSI. Start learning your pieces NOW!
- Core enrichment: students are assigned this class based on student age.
- For more details on these class types, visit our FAQ page.
- Violin Suzuki Performance Pieces
Twinkles (D Major)
Lightly Row
May Song
Allegro
The Happy Farmer
Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus
Witches’ Dance
Gavotte from Mignon
Bach Minuet
*Performance pieces are subject to change based on enrollment*
Upper Book Program (Books 4-8)
- Tuition: $770
- The Upper Book program is for violin students in Suzuki books 4-8.
- You may add an optional enrichment class for $90 each. See enrichment section for listings. Your schedule has room for one additional enrichment class.
- This program includes FIVE daily classes –
- Masterclass: students should prepare and memorize a solo performance piece.
- Performance class: scroll down to view your performance class piece – violinists should have pieces at your level memorized and prepared prior to ISSI. Start learning your pieces NOW!
- Book 4-8 students will perform with their Performance Class on the Upper Book Concert on Saturday at 11:00am.
- Book 4-8 students will perform with their Performance Class on the Upper Book Concert on Saturday at 11:00am.
- Chamber Ensemble: chamber music will be emailed to families by May 15, and students need to have their assigned part learned, but not memorized prior to ISSI.
- Orchestra: orchestra music is passed out during the first rehearsal.
- Core enrichment class: students are assigned this class.
- For more details on these class types, visit our FAQ page.
**Please learn & memorize the pieces listed below for your performance class. You can find the sheet music by clicking the link below, or visiting the ISSI Portal and clicking on “Resources”.**
V4a – Violin Book 4 – Drake
Students who have learned the Seitz concerti in Book 4 by June 2027.
Seitz Concerto No. 2, 3rd mvt. (from Suzuki Book 4)
TBD
CLICK HERE to download V4a music.
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V4b – Violin Book 4 – Allison Woerner
Students who have learned Concerto in a minor, 1st mvt. by Vivaldi by June 2027
Vivaldi Concerto A minor, 1st mvt (from Suzuki Book 4)
CLICK HERE to download V4b music.
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V4c – Violin Book 4 – Griet Wytynck
If student has learned Bach Concerto for Two Violins (2nd violin part) by June 2027.
Bach Double Violin Concerto Violin 2, 1st mvt (from Suzuki Book 4)
Küchler’s Concertino in D major, Op. 15, 2nd and 3rd movement
CLICK HERE to download V4c music.
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V5a – Violin Book 5 – Susan Crawford
Students who have learned Concerto in g minor, 1st mvt. by Vivaldi by June 2027.
Vivaldi Concerto in G minor, 1st mvt (from Suzuki Book 5)
TBD
CLICK HERE to download V5a music.
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V5b – Violin Book 5 – Koen Rens
Students who have learned Bach Concerto for Two Violins (1st violin part) by June 2027.
Bach Double Violin Concerto Violin 1, 1st mvt (from Suzuki Book 5)
TBD
CLICK HERE to download V5b music.
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V6 – Violin Book 6 – Sylvia Khoo
Allegro by Fiocco (from Suzuki book 6)
Estrellita by Ponce
CLICK HERE to download V6 music.
FREE Online Practice Sessions with Sylvia Khoo for 2027:
Sat March 20th – 8:00 am MST
Sat March 27th – 8:00 am MST
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V7/8 – Violin Book 7 and 8 – Sirena Huang
Bach Concerto in A Minor, 3rd mvt
TBD
CLICK HERE to download V7/8 music.
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Young Artist Program (Book 9 & above)
- Tuition: $890
- The Young Artist Program is for violin students in Suzuki books 9 through the concerto level. Most participants are junior high school and high school students; however, all ages are welcome to participate.
- IMPORTANT! Performance Class requires preparation. Students must LEARN and MEMORIZE their specific performance class music. Please prioritize this to give everyone the best experience possible. Click here to log in to the portal and access performance class music.
- The ISSI Young Artist Program is not a traditional Suzuki program; therefore, traditional students who meet the playing level requirements are a great fit for this program.
- You may add an optional enrichment class for $90 each. See enrichment section for listings. Your schedule has room for one additional enrichment class.
- This program includes FIVE daily classes –
- Masterclass: students should prepare and memorize a solo performance piece.
- Performance class: scroll down to view your performance class piece – violinists should have pieces at your level memorized and prepared prior to ISSI. Start learning your pieces NOW! YAP Performance Classes will perform on the Friday concert at 5:15pm.
- Chamber Ensemble: chamber music will be emailed to families by May 15, and students need to have their assigned part learned, but not memorized prior to ISSI.
- Orchestra: orchestra music is passed out during the first rehearsal. YAP Orchestras will perform on the Friday concert at 5:15pm
- Technique Class: no prior preparation is needed for this class.
- For more details on these class types, visit our FAQ page.
**Please learn & memorize the pieces listed below for your performance class. You can find the sheet music by clicking the link below, or visiting the ISSI Portal and clicking on “Resources”.**
V9_V10 – Violin – TBD
For students currently 8th grade or above who are beyond Suzuki Book 8
TBD
TBD
CLICK HERE to download music for V10.
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V11 – Violin – Sirena Huang
For students who have learned the Mozart Concerto PLUS one additional major concerto
TBD
TBD
CLICK HERE to download music for V11.
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Chamber Days Program (Book 9 & above)
- Tuition: $1,045
- Chamber Days is for Young Artist Program students who would like an additionally rigorous chamber music program.
- Please visit the Chamber Days page for more information.