Suzuki Classes & Piano

SUZUKI CLASSES
r. Shinichi Suzuki, a Japanese violinist and teacher, founded a music education movement in the 1950s based on the premise that all children are born with musical ability. The Suzuki approach is modeled after the way young children learn to communicate in their native language. A positive attitude by parents and teachers, an enriched home environment and a belief in high standards rounds out the philosophy. Parent attendance and participation with lessons and home practice is an essential daily element of the Suzuki method.

Free! Parent Orientation To Suzuki Method

All parents and children who are new to the Suzuki method are encouraged to attend this orientation. Includes lecture, discussion, video, and possible hands-on experience with instrument. This class meets once for 90 minutes and is free to prospective Suzuki families.

Suzuki Violin Class

Suzuki Violin students enroll in a Suzuki group class, which incorporates individual instruction, theory and group activities. Group classes are unique to the Suzuki approach and are integral to the method. They are arranged according to age and ability level. In addition to the group instruction, the course includes group concerts, student recitals, and parent workshops when necessary. Yearlong course (Three 10-week trimesters)
Time Duration

Suzuki Flute Class

Suzuki Flute students enroll in a Suzuki group class, which incorporates individual instruction, theory and group activities. Group classes are unique to the Suzuki approach and are integral to the method. They are arranged according to age and ability level. In addition to the group instruction, the course includes group concerts, student recitals, and parent workshops when necessary. Yearlong course (Three 10-week trimesters)
Instructor Per Trimester

Class Parent-Student Suzuki Orientation for Violin and Flute

Age

Day

Fall Start Date

All ages

Sat Sat Sat Sat

12:00 - 1:30 pm 90 min 1:15 - 2:00 pm 2:15 - 3:00 pm 1:15 - 2:00 pm 45 min 45 min 45 min

Sep 17 Sep 24 Sep 24 Sep 24

Findley/Collaros Findley Findley Collaros

Free $151.50 $151.50 $151.50

Beginning Suzuki Violin Class 4-5 Suzuki Violin Class - Book I Suzuki Flute Class 6-8 4-up

PIANO
It is preferred that students in private and group classes have an acoustic (non-electronic) piano for daily practice. Practice rooms at THE ARC are also available. Note: Private lessons and group class registrations should be submitted no later than August 20 for the fall 2005 trimester. All group piano registrants must register for the entire year. (Any payment plan may be used. See page 10 for plan information.)

Private Lesson and Application Procedure

Interview required New students applying for private instruction are required to submit the New Student Information Form to the Southeast DC Campus. Upon receipt, the student will be contacted by the Admissions Office to meet with a Piano Department Chair. For information about tuition for private lessons, see the Private Lessons section of this brochure.

Group Piano Class and Application Procedure

Interview required for class placement Group class piano is a yearlong course for beginners (school aged children or adults.) Limit four students per class. New students applying for group class instruction are required to submit a completed registration form and payment to the Southeast DC Campus. Upon receipt, the student will be contacted by the Admissions Office to meet with the Coordinator of Group Piano.
A $50 materials fee for course supplies must be paid separately before the beginning of group classes in September.

Classes are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Class times will be arranged during interview. Call 202/686-8000, ext. 1122 for interview information. Thursday classes begin September 15 Saturday classes begin September 17 Tuesday classes begin September 20 Instructor, David Davenport (Note:These classes are yearlong courses, with 10 classes per trimester.) $280 per trimester $840 per year

2005-06 Course Schedule