COURSE OFFERINGS

Suzuki Workshop
The Suzuki Workshop is designed for students studying violin, viola or cello Suzuki repertoire. The course load includes a group lesson, technique, repertoire, and an orchestra experience. Students will be placed in an orchestra that will fit their abilities based on current book level. The Suzuki Workshop fee is $129 for SAGa members, $149 for non-SAGa members. Each student has the option of enrolling into additional enrichment and master classes for additional fees.

Every Child Can!© An Introduction to Suzuki Education
Every Child Can!© An Introduction to Suzuki Education is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ Teacher Development Program. In addition to exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far-reaching goals, it includes an introduction to learning styles, history of the development of Suzuki education, the role of the parents, the importance of Suzuki pedagogical training, and an overview of the SAA’s role in supporting teachers and parents. A fast-paced, engaging and inspiring program, ECC includes video materials and SAA-developed courseware, and provides each participant with useful reference materials (manuals) for later study. This course is the required prerequisite for any subsequent Suzuki training.

This 6-hour, instrument nonspecific course will be offered on Friday, November 7, 2008, from 9:30am-4:00pm, at North Atlanta Center for the Arts and taught by Ed Kreitman. The cost for the course is $95.00 and is open to parents, teachers and potential teachers.

Teacher Seminar
The teacher seminar will be led by Doris Preucil and will include up to 12 hours of teacher training. Each participant must bring an instrument. The teachers will also have the opportunity to observe Ms. Preucil conducting master classes with students of various levels.

The seminar will cost $89 for SAGa members or $129 for non-SAGa members. For those who prefer not to attend the entire weekend, the seminar will cost $59 per day for members and $79 per day for non-members.

ELECTIVES

Master Class
The master classes are one-on-one sessions with a teaching artist in front of an audience. Violinists, violists, and cellists of all levels and ages are encouraged to participate; however the presented piece must be polished. Students participating in a solo instrument master class will be notified about their appointment at least 7 days prior to the workshop.

Master classes are an additional $50 (SAGa members) or $60 (non-SAGa members) for those participating in the workshop.

Advanced students not participating in the full workshop may register for a master class for a fee of $75 (SAGa members) or $95 (non-SAGa members). Please register on the student workshop application.

Eurhythmics/Movement
David Brown will be teaching Eurhythmics. This course will be offered as an elective to any student, regardless of age or book level. They will be placed in classes by maturity and experience and the class will be tailor fitted to their abilities. Eurythmics is offered for an additional fee of $15.

Irish Fiddling (violin only)
Jenny Burton will teach this class. Any student may elect to take it for an additional $15.

Theory
Gloria Jacobson will teach theory for all levels in this class. She will use a multisensory approach for Book 1 students and up. All students may elect to take this class for an additional $15.