2023 Suzuki Teacher Training Registration

Click the title below of the class for which you’d like to register.

If you are an international applicant, please reach out to us by email using our contact form.

Week 1: June 15-17 classes with observations June 19-24

Week 2: June 19-24 class time + observations

Week 3: June 26-30 Brass book 2 only at Westminster College

Elective details can be found below.

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Special discounts:

1. If a teacher has 10 or more students registered at ISSI, they get a $200 credit for teacher training and 50% off Your Duet Partner for one year (July 2023 to July 2024).
2. If a teacher has 20 or more students registered at ISSI, they get a $500 credit for teacher training and 50% off Your Duet Partner for one year (July 2023 to July 2024).
3. Sign up for Andrea Yun’s and Dr. Alice Ann O’neill’s enrichment courses during week 2 and receive $100 discount

New this year: If you would like to make payment arrangements before April 1 (tuition divided into 3-4 payments), submit your registration without making payment and reach out to us with your phone number and email so we can contact you within a week. A spot is not guaranteed until arrangements are completed.

Every Child Can*** with Erika Lord-Castillo (Week 1)

Every Child Can** with David Evenchick (Week 1)

Violin Book 1* with Erika Lord-Castillo (Week 1-2)

Violin Book 2* with Allen Lieb (Week 1) 

Violin Book 3* with Allen Lieb (Week 2)

Violin Book 4* with Fernando Piñero (Week 1)

Violin Book 5* with Fernando Piñero (Week 2)

Violin Book 6* with Mark Mutter (Week 1)

Violin Book 7* with Mark Mutter (Week 2)

Violin Book 8* with Gail Johansen (Week 2)

Cello Book 1* with David Evenchick (Week 1-2)

Cello Book 2** with Zachary Sweet (Week 1)

Cello Book 3** with Zachary Sweet (Week 2)

Cello Book 6*** with Avi Friedlander (Week 2) (Schedule: M-W 10:00-2:00 CST with 20-30 min lunch break; Th & F 10:00-12:00 CST with a short break.)

Brass Book 1* with Ann Marie Sundburg (Week 1-2)

Guitar Book 1* with MaryLou Roberts  (Week 1-2)

3 I’s: Introduce, Incorporate, Internalize** with Linda Fiore (Week 1)

Suzuki Cello Teaching Strategies** with Dr. Alice Ann O’Neill (Week 1)

Revisiting the Pre-twinkles (violin/viola)** with James Hutchins (Week 2)

Theory for Cellists* with Andrea Yun (Week 2)

Overview Suzuki Cello Books 5-8 with Supplemental Repertoire** with Dr. Alice Ann O’Neill (Week 2)

Suzuki in the Schools Level 1** with Winifred Crock (Week 2) (Single Book Unit $570)

Brass Book 2* with Ann Marie Sundberg (June 26-30, 2023) at Westminster College (after ISSI week)

 

*Hybrid – classes are offered both in-person and online 

**In-person only

***Online only

Tuition:

Early bird pricing is January 15th – March 31st. Regular price starts April 1st.

Price includes training and student observations and if in-person, a shirt and is in addition to the $30/$60 family registration fee.

The training dates and times are listed below. Classes have limited numbers of participants – your spot is not secured until you checkout and pay in full. 

Every Child Can: June 15-16. Early bird $155 / Regular $160.                                     Pre-requisite for Book 1 training. Every participant taking Book 1 MUST take ECC or have taken it prior to the beginning of institute.

All Book 1 Classes: Early bird $740 / Regular $815

Single Book Units: Early bird $570 / Regular $645

Double Book Units: (Discount for taking both Week 1 and Week 2 classes): Early bird $885 / Regular $965 (Please see special instructions in blue below.)

Enrichment: Early bird $400 / Regular $475

Every participant needs to  be a member of the SAA and submit a videotape audition to the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) receiving approval BEFORE the start of institute. Please visit their website www.suzukiassociation.org or click here to obtain details and to apply. Please plan ahead and allow enough time for your videotape audition.  Click and read SAA Requirements for teacher workshop participants. It is recommended that you read this document so that you know what is expected of you.

Please note: Infants, babies and children of any ages will not be allowed in any teacher workshop classes. Please plan accordingly. 

Special instructions for Double Book Unit Registration – if you are registering for a Double Book Unit, please complete the single book unit registration TWICE above (1 form for each book) for the 2 books you’d like to attend.  After you submit, do not enter the payment, but use this link below for an ACH or credit card payment (3% higher) of $885+$30 registration until Feb 28 (Registration fee goes up to $60 on Feb 28 and tuition will go up to $965+ the $60 registration starting April 1) Links below will be updated accordingly on those dates.

Credit card (no amex – adds 3% fee)

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ACH: https://secure.goemerchant.com/secure/custompayment/wwwissisuzukiorg/14354/default.aspx?amount=945

If you add lunch to your registration and are taking a double book unit, we’ll reach out with a payment link for only the lunch.

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Class Descriptions:

Suzuki Cello Teaching Strategies by Dr. Alice Ann O’Neill  (Supplemental: 15 hours with 10 hours observations)  Suzuki Cello Teaching Strategies may be taken any time after completing ECC and Suzuki Cello Book 1. The course will cover deepening topics for Suzuki Cello teaching such as upgrading your praise, feedback, and communication with parents, lesson pacing, developing teaching segments, practical advice for teaching, and how to become a better Suzuki Cello teacher.

3 I’s: Introduce, Incorporate, Internalize by Linda Fiore (Enrichment: 15 hours with 10 hours observations)

Revisiting the Pre-twinkles by James Hutchins (Enrichment: 10 class hours with 5 hours observations at teacher discretion) Revisiting the Pre-Twinkles is designed for teachers who have registered a minimum of Violin/Viola Unit 1 and have at least one year of Suzuki teaching experience. 

Theory for Cellists by Andrea Yun (Hybrid in-person & online, Enrichment: 10 class hours with 5 hours observations at teacher discretion) This course covers theory concepts and implementation during private lessons for students preparing for the Prelude to Bach’s first suite. Concepts covered will be written and aural theory, as well as theory-based intonation and musicality. This will be done in the context of the repertoire in Suzuki books 1-4. If there is time, we will cover beginning improvisation as well. Participants will be asked bring to class their favorite Book 4-level supplementary piece (a piece not in the Suzuki books) to share with the class. We will use these pieces as a starting point for discussions on how to analyze new pieces for theory elements. 

Overview Suzuki Cello Books 5-8 with Supplemental Repertoire by Dr. Alice Ann O’Neill (Enrichment: 15 class hours with 8 hours observations at teacher discretion) Intended to widen teachers’ use of supplemental literature in their repertoire including Suzuki books 4 and above. The timing, purpose, practice points, techniques, and methods of expression important to each piece will be discussed, as well as how these relate to the standard Suzuki repertoire, in order to help teachers determine how and when to use them to strengthen their students’ core techniques. 

Class Schedules:

Every Child Can (ECC)

Thursday, June 15

8:00 a.m. Registration, JDCHS foyer and straight to class

8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Class

2:00 p.m. SAA meeting

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Class

Friday, June 16

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Class

If you are taking Book 1 as well, it will begin this day after lunch.

Book 1 

28 hours of instruction and 15 hours of observation. You must be enrolled in or have taken Every Child Can (ECC) prior to the beginning of institute. 

Friday, June 16

1:30 Registration and orientation JDCHS Foyer (for those who did not attend ECC)

2-5 p.m. Classes

5-6 p.m. TW Orchestra

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Saturday, June 17

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Classes

12:30-2:00 p.m. TW Luncheon (provided)

2-5 p.m. Classes

5-6 p.m. TW Orchestra

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Monday, June 19th

  • 8:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Class
  • 11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
  • Noon – Lunch

Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23

Schedule will be given to you a registration. Please follow your schedule for class times and observations.

9-12 and 2 -5 p.m. (this includes three hours of class and observation time)

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Saturday, June 24

2:00-5:00 p.m. Classes

*You must attend ALL classes and observation to get credit for the course.

 

First Week Class Schedule

Please note: First week unit participants will need to observe during the Institute week June 19-24th.

Thursday, June 15th

  • 9:30 a.m. Registration, JDCHS Foyer
  • 10 a.m. Orientation Meeting
  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes
  • 2 p.m. SAA Meeting
  • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Classes

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Friday, June 16th

  • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Classes
  • 2-5 p.m. Classes
  • 5-6 p.m. TW Orchestra

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Saturday, June 17th

  • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Classes
  • 12:30-2:00 p.m. TW Luncheon (provided)
  • 2-5 p.m. Classes
  • 5-6 p.m. TW Orchestra

**Week 1 wrap up is Thursday, June 22nd

 

Second Week Class Schedule (June 19-24)

  • Monday, June 19th
  • 8:00 a.m. Registration, JDCHS Foyer
  • 8:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Classes
  • 11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
  • Noon – Lunch

Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23

Schedule will be given to you at registration. Please follow your schedule for class times and observations.

Saturday, June 24

  • 2-5 p.m. Classes