Suzuki Violin Book 1 Training with Ann Montzka Smelser

Book 1 Class - June 23rd -30th, 2024 

Hybrid Course (available in person or online)

THIS CLASS IS FULL

Class Details and Expectations:

If this is the first time for you to take Suzuki Book 1 training, please reach the following carefully, as there are a few steps you need to complete BEFORE you can attend the course (feel free to reserve your spot now, just keep in mind the pre-requisites need to be completed by June 1st, 2024).

The SAA Teacher Development Program is in-depth pedagogical study for professional musicians. To qualify as a Participant in the courses, you must submit and pass an audition. Audition processing takes approximately 2 weeks. Auditions submitted early have the advantage of an optional retry (with fees) if the first audition is not accepted.

1. Minimum age of 18 and a high school diploma
2. SAA Active membership
3. Every Child Can! course (pre-requisite for Unit 1; no audition required)
4. Video audition accepted by SAA. See audition requirements here: https://suzukiassociation.org/teachers/training/audition/
5. Units 1, 2, and 3 must be taken and registered in order.

Basic: For Training in Units 1-4

For training in Units 1-4: Submit an audition of both specified pieces below to SAA. Roman numerals indicate the movement. Edition is your choice. An accepted basic audition qualifies the applicant to register as a participant in Units 1-4. The Basic Violin audition allows the applicant to take Violin Units 1-4 and Viola Units 1-2.

Violin: Seitz Concerto No. 5, movement I and Vivaldi Concerto in a minor, movement III 

If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to reach out: info@spacecitysuzuki.org  Additionally, if you are a public school teacher, please contact us about discounts available.

Location during the institute: 

Woodcreek Junior High

1801 Woodcreek Bend Ln, Katy, TX 77494

(June 23, 29 and 30th will be at an alternate location near the school)

Places to stay:

There are many hotels in this general area, but a few close ones include:

Courtyard by Marriot Houston Katy Mills - 25402 Katy Mills Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494

Homewood Suites by Hilton/Katy Mills Mall - 25495 Katy Mills Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494

Residence Inn by Marriot Houston Katy Mills - 25401 Katy Mills Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494