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Short-Term Teacher Development

The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) provides training for teachers interested in learning the philosophical and technical aspects of teaching the literature set down by Shinichi Suzuki. Each course follows by book number (i.e., book 1, book 2, etc.). ECC, Book 1, and Book 2 classes must be taken in sequence before going on to other courses.

Requirements for Book 2 and book 4 participation:

1. Audition video submitted to the SAA 2 months

before institute begins.

2. Read Nurtured By Love by S. Suzuki.

3. Playing knowledge of the course literature.

4. One hundred percent attendance in class.

Please check the website www.suzukiassociation.org for course information and audition procedure and requirements.

Courses for 2010

Book 2 for the violin will follow the same schedule as the students, beginning July 11th at 9:00 a.m. This course will be taught by Allen Lieb. Book 4 will also begin July 11th at 9:00 a.m. and will be taught by Martha Shackford.

Institute Observers

Teachers who want to observe classes at all levels must register as an adult observer. This entitles them to see master classes, technique and repertoire classes of students enrolled at the institute. Observers may choose their own schedules but may not attend teacher development courses. ANY ADULT NOT ENROLLED IN TEACHER DEVELOPMENT COURSES OR ARE NOT PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF ENROLLED STUDENTS MUST ENROLL AS AN OBSERVER. Observers will be given a nametag upon registration.