Programs for Teachers
This Year's Dates: June 10-22, 2012
A Sound Start/Sound Adventures Flyer 2011-2012 [475.14KB]
2012 Information is still being added daily. Please check back often for updates.
How to Apply
The 2012 Registration form for ECC, ECE, and Violin Books 1, 2, & 6 if numbers warrent. The registration form will be added soon!
June 10 Every Child Can! – Dorothy Jones
June 16 Every Child Can! – Nancy Lokken
June 11-15 Stage I-Dorothy Jones
June 18-22 Stage II-Dorothy Jones
June 11-15 State III-Sharon Jones
June 18-22 Stage IV-Sharon Jones
(if registration numbers warrent it)
June 17-24 Violin Book 1 – Nancy Lokken
June 18-22 Violin Book 2 – Beth Titterington
June 18-22 Violin Book 6 – Susan Kempter
June 17-24 Cello Book 1 – Jean Dexter
ECC, ECE, and Teacher Registration Form 2012.pdf
Teacher Training Brochure 2011.pdf
Training Prerequisites and Course Order
To take Suzuki teacher training, teachers must be Active members of the SAA. Every Child Can! (ECC) is required prior to taking BOok1. Courses must be taken in order through Book 2: ECC, Book 1, Book 2, etc.
Audition Requirement
To qualify as a participant in Suzuki teacher training courses, applicants must submit a DVD video audition to the SAA, preferably prior to course enrollment. DVDs should be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the course start date, with the required fee and a completed application form. For courses occurring during the summer, appicants submitting auditions later than March 31 may not receive audition results prior to the course, even if meeting the above deadlines. If submitted later than 8 weeks before the course start date, audition results determining participant eligibility may not be available prior to the course, and will require late audition fees. If auditions are not accepted, course work will not be eligible for SAA registration – even if course work was completed. For further information, please see the SAA website here, call the SAA toll free 1-888-378-9854, and/or click here to go to the SAA’s Audition Guide.
Required Course Preparation
All teacher training participants are asked to prepare the repertoire to be studied to the point of fluent performance. Memorization is not required but is recommended. Additionally, participants should be conversant with the ideas presented in Dr. Suzuki’s book Nurtured by Love.
All participants will be performing in class and are expected to provide their own instruments. It is recommended that participants bring an audio recorder and a notebook to all sessions. 100% attendance is required for registering the course.