Preparatory Studies: Suzuki String Training
2011-2012
SUZUKI PROGRAM
Children age 4 and older may begin their study of the violin, viola, or cello according to the principles developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.
Children learn at their own pace in a nurturing environment.
Parents participate fully in the learning
process by attending all lessons and
classes and supervising home practice.
In addition to weekly private lessons, the
ensemble class gives students the opportunity
to solidify their playing skills and to raise
their performance levels through review.
They are introduced to note reading as well
as ensemble and solo playing.
Enrollment in the ensemble class is required for all students
in the program. Entrance to the Suzuki
Ensemble class for students who do not take
their lessons at Longy is at the discretion of the Director of the Suzuki Program.
Longy’s Suzuki Program for children is
unique, offering not only instrumental
study in individual and group settings,
but also beginning classes in Dalcroze
Eurhythmics. These classes, known as Music
and Movement, teach the child to hear,
express, and understand rhythm and
melody – the language of music – using
the body as musical instrument. The Music
and Movement classes provide children with a solid musical foundation, which
helps them prepare for the challenges of playing an instrument.
First-year Suzuki students are required to enroll in the following combination: 30-minute private lesson, 45-minute ensemble class, and 30-minute Music and Movement class. Longy’s Suzuki teachers are trained and registered through the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
Suzuki Violin
Private Lesson
(does not include ensemble class)
Fee: Call registrar for private lesson rates
Instructors: Abramowitz / Lederer / Leidig
Meets: Dates/times TBA; 30, 45, or 60 min/week
Suzuki Parent Group Class
The emphasis in this class will be on learning to play with joy and freedom. We will cover bow control, tone and left hand position. A portion of the class will also be used to discuss parent/child practice and Suzuki philosophy.
*This class is for parents that have completed the Longy Suzuki Parent Education Class, who have a child studying in a Suzuki class and have some previous playing experience on their instrument.
Fee: $160/semester
Course: PY024
Instructors: Kiefer, Lederer and Sutton
Meets: Sundays, 6:30-8:00PM
(Once a month/4 classes)
Dates: Vary according to instructor. Please call for more information
Violin Ensemble Class
Fee: $360/semester
Course: PY020
Instructor: Lederer / Leidig
Meets: Saturdays between 8 AM and 12 PM; 45-minute sessions
Suzuki Viola
Private Lesson
(does not include ensemble class)
Fee: Call registrar for private lesson rates
Instructor: Sutton
Meets: Dates/times TBA; 30, 45, or 60 min/week
Viola Ensemble Class
Fee: $360/semester
Course: PY022
Instructor: Sutton
Meets: Saturdays,between 8 AM and 12 PM; 45-minute sessions
Suzuki Cello
Private Lesson
(does not include ensemble class)
Fee: Call registrar for private lesson rates
Instructor: Kiefer
Meets: Dates/times TBA; 30, 45, or 60 min/week
Cello Ensemble Class
Fee: $360/semester
Course: PY023
Instructor: Kiefer
Meets: Saturdays, between 8 AM and 12 PM; 45-minute sessions
Music and Movement
for Suzuki Students
Fee:$195/semester
Instructor: Ausch
Meets: Saturdays, 8:45-9:15 AM
