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Student Program: Book 1
The Atlanta Suzuki Institute's Book 1 program consists of 3 core classes for Suzuki violin, viola, or cello students.
Classes will be held at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens. Participants will arrive on campus on June 21. Classes will begin following check-in on Monday and continue through midday on Friday, June 25. The institute will culminate in a final concert on Friday afternoon. Parents play an extremely important role in the Suzuki method and are expected to attend all lessons and classes with their child.
Registration opens February 1st. Early registration ends February 28. Regular registration ends April 15. Late registration ends May 1. Registration after May 1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Email the Atlanta Suzuki Institute for more information.
Book 1 students will participate in the following core classes:
Lesson Class
Repertoire Class
Family Chorus
Included electives: Music & Movement Class, Drumming Class -or-
Fiddling (Age 6+ and able to play Etude, open to violin & viola students)
Book 1 students are eligible to add 1 additional elective class in addition to the core program above:
Music & Movement (if not taken in the core; open to all levels & instruments)
Drumming (if not taken in the core; open to all levels & instruments)
Fiddling (Age 6+ and able to play Etude, open to violin & viola students)
We are pleased to offer an Art Class Series (open to ages 4+) for Suzuki students and their families this year. In addition, all students and families are welcome and encouraged to attend all guest artist and student recitals as well as any Institute-wide social activities.
We realize that Suzuki journeys begin at a variety of ages. We welcome beginning Suzuki students of all ages, and will do our best to group students by age as well as book level when scheduling Book 1 students.
As this is a residential institute, we expect classes and other activities to be spread over several hours each day, including evenings. Individual/daily schedules will not be available until June.
Early Registration Fee (non-refundable): $75 per family
Book 1 Program Fee: $512 per participant
Elective Fee: $120 per participant
Art Class Series Fee: $50 per participant (ages 4+)
A limited number of need-based scholarships and scholarships for students of color are available.
Please visit the Student Scholarships page for more information and application instructions.