Green Mountain Suzuki Institute has a unique offering of classes for our students who range in age from 5 to adult.
Each student at the institute will be scheduled for a master class and a group lesson. In addition, each student will be scheduled for 3 electives daily.
INSTRUMENT CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Mini-Private Lessons - Piano, Flute, Violin, Viola, or Cello
A mini-private lesson with two other students working at a similar level, with one of our piano, flute, or strings faculty. Each student works daily on a polished piece, and observes the other students, all learning from each other's lessons.
Group Lessons for Piano
Music theory, performance, and lots of group fun with one of our piano faculty.
Group Lessons for Flutes, Strings
Suzuki group class fun with others playing Suzuki pieces at your book level. Fantastic ensemble training!
INSTRUMENT ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS
** Indicates additional fee.
Orchestra
Two levels of orchestra are offered for Strings and Flutes. Orchestra 1 offers ensemble playing experience for beginning note readers in Suzuki Volumes 1 and 2. Orchestra 2 is for students in Volumes 3 and 4. Music will be sent out prior to the institute. (by June 20).
Chamber Music**
Students will be grouped with at least one (duo) and sometimes up to four (quintet) other students and an instrument coach. Music will be sent to the student in June and must be extremely well prepared in advance, in order to be able to devote coachings at GMSI entirely to ensemble work. This class is open to students in Suzuki Volumes 4 and up. Students must have good music reading skills and strong tone and independence for the ability to play one's part on their own, surrounded by others playing different parts. All ensemble groups will perform at our final concert on Friday. Chamber music elective registration deadline is April 1.
Piano Duets -
Pairs of piano students (4 hands!) will work with a piano coach on duets! Beginning, intermediate, and advanced music is available, and will be sent to the students in June to allow time to prepare before arriving. Sometimes we are able to accommodate a Piano Trio = 6 hands!
Second Suzuki Instrument Master Classes - Piano, Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello **
If you are studying a second Suzuki instrument at home, you can elect to have a mini-private lesson each day with two other students working at a similar level with one of our piano, flute, or strings faculty.
Introduction to Fiddling (Violin Book 1) This year this class will be with a Suzuki violin teacher, in cooperation with Oliver and all the traditional fiddling groups, but especially geared for our youngest fiddlers!
Traditional Fiddling (Violin Book 2 and up), Oliver Scanlon
Intermediate Fiddling, for those (Books 2 and up) who have some fiddle tunes under their belt and are comfortable learning by ear, we'll get into some great American and Celtic repertoire. Advanced Fiddle, for those who have quite a bit of fiddling experience (either at home or at GMSI) and are looking for some great tunes to challenge your fingers and your bows, including some Bluegrass and Cajun!
Viola for Violinists (book 4 and up), Pam Reit
This elective is designed for violin players in book 4 and up who are interested in acquiring the skills to play the viola. The class will include a study of alto clef along with tips and techniques in making the transition from violin to viola smoothly…a great way to increase a violinist's marketability!!
Beginning Viola for Violinists I is for violinists in Suzuki Volumes 4 and up who have never played viola. More Advanced Viola for Violinists II is for Violinists in Suzuki Volume 4 and up who have taken Beginning Viola.
** Indicates additional fee.
ELECTIVE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Art (all ages, mainly 4 - 12)
GMSI art is always relaxing, fun and inventive, allowing students a break from the rigor of classical music making, while also freeing the creative spirit. Older students can also be art class helpers.
Composition (age 8 and up), Michael Close
This class offers an opportunity to write your own music! Students work independently and are gently guided. The results are always astounding!
Yoga & Mindfulness (all ages), Sheryl Kurland-Platt
Sheryl makes every student feel exceptional, as she gently guides us through yoga postures and so much more!
