Schedule subject to change – check back for updates!

1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration / Check-in

2:00 – 2:50 pm – Technique Class

3:00 – 3:50 pm – Orchestra

4:00 – 4:50 pm – Performance Class

5:00 – 5:45 pm – Dinner (provided for students)

6:00 pm – Final Concert (Location TBD)

The Winter Workshop classes will be held at Peterson School of Music: 182 S. 600 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84102. The final concert will be held off site. 

 

Technique Class (2:00pm-2:55pm)
A fun and interactive class designed to build technical skills through creative exercises, games, and group activities! Students will explore technical concepts, strengthen their playing, and get to know their fellow musicians in a supportive and engaging environment.

Technique Teachers
Cello Books 3-4: Megan Titensor
Cello Books 5-6: Holly Smith
Viola Books 2-5: Kara Eubanks
Violin Books 3-5: Molly Wilkens-Reed
Violin Books 6-8: Kirsten Candland

Orchestra (3:00pm-3:55pm):
ORCHESTRA I will be under the direction of Kamille Brooks.
Violin Books 6-8, Cello Books 5-6, Viola Books 4-5.

ORCHESTRA II will be under the direction of Alice Ashton Coulam.
Violin Books 3-5, Cello Books 3-4, Viola Books 2-3

Performance Class (4:00pm-4:55pm)
Each group will prepare and perform two pieces selected by workshop teachers from the Suzuki Association of Utah Graduation repertoire. Students should have the pieces prepared and memorized in advance. Classes will focus on the performance experience, including walking on stage, bowing, performing with confidence, and exiting the stage. The goal is to help students feel comfortable, prepared, and excited for their performance! Once you have registered, CLICK HERE to log on to the ISSI portal and download Performance Class music in “Resources”.

Performance Teachers and Pieces
Cello Books 3-4: Holly Smith with Whitney Pizza, piano
Gavotte in C Minor by J.S. Bach
Sonata in C Major, I. by Breval

Cello Books 5-6: Megan Titensor with Jean Lobrot, piano
Danse Rustique by Squire
The Swan by Saint-Saens

Viola Books 2-5: Molly Wilkens-Reed with Denise Farrington, piano
Minuet by Boccherini
Concerto in G Minor by Telemann, 2nd Movement

Violin Books 3-5: Kirsten Candland with Alie Yorgason, piano
Bourree by J.S. Bach
Concerto in A Minor by Vivaldi, 1st Movement

Violin Books 6-8: Kara Eubanks with Shelley Astle, piano
La Folia
Concerto in A Minor by Bach, 1st Movement

• Tuition:
  • $75/student
  • Sibling Discount: enroll 3 or more children and receive 15% off of your entire total!
• Scholarships:
  • Scholarship applications will be due on December 15 and awarded by December 22.
  • Awarded scholarships will reduce tuition to $40.
  • Scholarship application will require a letter of need + private teacher recommendation.
  • Apply on the ISSI Portal under “Submissions”.

• Cello Books 3-4: Holly Smith with Whitney Pizza, piano

• Gavotte in C Minor by J.S. Bach

• Sonata in C Major, I. by Breval

• Cello Books 5-6: Megan Titensor with Jean Lobrot, piano

• Danse Rustique by Squire

• The Swan by Saint-Saens

• Viola Books 2-5: Molly Wilkens-Reed with Denise Farrington, piano

• Minuet by Boccherini

• Concerto in G Minor by Telemann, 2nd Movement

• Violin Books 3-5: Kirsten Candland with Alie Yorgason, piano

• Bourree by J.S. Bach

• Concerto in A Minor by Vivaldi, 1st Movement

• Violin Books 6-8: Kara Eubanks with Shelley Astle, piano

• La Folia

• Concerto in A Minor by Bach, 1st Movement

 

Cello:
Holly Smith: Logan, UT
Megan Titensor: Seattle, WA

Viola:
Kara Eubanks: Eugene, OR
Molly Wilkens-Reed: Los Angeles, CA

Violin:
Kirsten Candland: St. George, UT
Kara Eubanks: Eugene, OR
Molly Wilkens-Reed: Los Angeles, CA

Orchestra:
Kamille Brooks: St. George, UT
Alice Ashton Coulam: Salt Lake City, UT

Pianists:
Shelley Astle
Denise Farrington
Jean Lobrot
Whitney Pizza
Alie Yorgason