Suzuki Institute

JUNE 25-30, 2023

Registration Deadline: May 15, 2023

Payment Deadline: May 15, 2023

All students aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Experience the Suzuki method on the historic Sam Houston State University campus with highly trained SHSU faculty and guest instructors. Visit Suzuki Association of the Americas for more information on the Suzuki method.

For VIOLIN, VIOLA, AND CELLO.

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Suzuki Institute Resident Camper (without parent): $850
Suzuki Institute Resident Camper (with parent): $1125
Suzuki Institute Commuter (without parent): $700
Suzuki Institute Commuter (with parent): $825

Advanced String Program Resident Camper (without parent): $960
Advanced String Program Resident Camper (with parent) $1245
Advanced String Program Commuter (without parent): $810
Advanced String Program Commuter (with parent): $945

Suzuki Institute Tuition Breakdown:

Commuter price includes tuition PLUS all meals.
Resident Camper price includes tuition PLUS all meals and dormitory boarding.

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SUZUKI CAMP HANDBOOK COMING SOON!

General Institute Details

Suzuki Institute - June 25th-30th, 2023

This course is intended for violin students Book 1-5 and viola & cello students Books 1-4.

Students will receive 4hrs daily of instruction, including Suzuki specific courses, such as:

1. Masterclass (3-4 children mini-lessons)
2. Repertoire Class
3. Technique Class (Book 3 and beyond) / Enrichment*
4. Enrichment*

+ Daily schedule practice
+ Performance on Friday finale
+ Attendance for student and faculty recitals
+ Fun evening/camp activities included!

*Enrichment classes may include: Orchestra, Mariachi inspired playing, Art class, Movement class, others.

*Students aged 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. We highly recommend that all students in the institute are accompanied by an adult, as this is a learning experience not just for the child, but the whole family!

Advanced String Program - June 25th-30th, 2023

This course is designed for more experienced students who are in violin book 6 and above or viola and cello books 5 and above.

Students in the advanced program, they will receive 5 hours daily of instruction, including Suzuki specific courses, such as:

1. Masterclass (3 students in a class)
2. Repertoire Class
3. Technique Class
4. Chamber Music
5. Large Ensemble

+ Daily schedule practice
+ Performance on Friday finale
+ Attendance for student and faculty recitals
+ Fun evening/camp activities included!

Students aged 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

*On Sunday, there will be no masterclass.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE *Note: this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.

Tentative Schedule - Suzuki Institute 

Sunday 6/25/23 

• Check-in/Registration 3-5pm 
• 5-6pm Dinner
• 6pm - Orientation / Opening Performance

Monday 6/26/23

• 9am - Classes Begin!

Ends - Friday 6/30/23

• Classes will continue with final concerts in the mid and later afternoon.
• 6pm Final Concert with everyone, done by 7:30pm

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Tentative Schedule - Advanced String Program

Starts - Sunday 6/25/23

• 12pm Registration
• 12:45pm-1pm Orientation
• 1pm - Classes Begin!

Ends - Friday 6/30/23

• Classes will continue with final concerts in the mid and later afternoon.
• 6pm Final Concert with everyone, done by 7:30pm
• *On Sunday, there will be no masterclass.

*Students aged 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Afternoon & Night Activities

While the Suzuki Institute is a highly immersive music experience, additional afternoon and night activities will enhance your camp adventure. Activities might include:

• movie night
• dance night
• visits to the University Game Room, the Kat Klub
• recreation

Faculty

2023 Faculty

Violin:
Lisa Burrell
Tonya Burton
Iuliia Fetysenko
Edward Kreitman (TT Group)
Dr. Elizabeth Ramos Torres

Viola:
Tonya Burton

Cello:
Dr. Tanya Carey (ECC & TT Book 1)
Sarah Gonzalez
Trina Carey  Hodgson (ECC & TT Book 1)
Sam Matthews
Dr. Daniel Saenz
Lisa Vosdoganes

Guitar:
Andrea Cannon

Final Concert

The last night of the camp will feature a Final Concert, with all the students performing for parents and friends. The camp will be officially concluded at the end of the concert.