Institute Programs

Programs

Pre-Twinkler Program (For violin, viola, and cello):
This program is for the beginning student who does not yet play all Twinkle Variations without assistance. Each day Pre-Twinklers have two instrument classes plus Music & Movement (3-7).

Twinkler Program (For violin, viola, and cello):
This program is for students who have completed Twinkle Theme and all variations. Each day, Twinklers have two instrument classes plus Music & Movement (3-7).

Books 1-3 Suzuki Program (For violin, viola, and cello):
Students in this program will be placed in classes with other students at a similar book level based on their most recently polished pieces. These students receive four classes each day, consisting of a Master class (four students per class); a Technique group class; a Performance group class; and Orchestra, Music & Movement (3-7).

Books 4+ Suzuki Program (For violin, viola, and cello):
Four classes each day, consisting of a Master class (three students per class), a Technique group class, a Performance group class, and an Orchestra.

Advanced Program Book 6+ (For violin, viola, and cello – both Suzuki and Traditional advanced students):
All students in this program will have five hours of class each day, including master class, technique, performance, and orchestra.

Classes

Master Class: Students meet daily with a private teacher, each student receiving individualized instruction. Students should be prepared to play their most recent polished piece in the first class. Students stay for the entire class to learn from each other’s lessons.

Technique Group Class: Students focus on the technical aspects of playing, such as posture, tone, intonation, review, and practice techniques.

Performance Group Class: Students focus on polishing pieces from the Institute repertoire for performance, focusing on musicality and phrasing.

Orchestra

Students will be assigned to an orchestra according to their age, reading ability and previous orchestra experience.

Orchestra 1: Suzuki Book 1-3

Orchestra 2: Over Suzuki Book 4