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All music students are welcome to attend the Langley Community Music
School's summer workshops.
2011 Suzuki Summer Workshop
The Langley Community Music School is proud to
offer a unique opportunity for students, parents and teachers to be
immersed in a nurturing and musical environment.
The Summer Suzuki student day camp is set in our beautiful and
spacious facility.
REGISTRATION FORM
1. Strings in Summer
Summer Play-ins for Suzuki String Students
Keep your Suzuki string students playing this summer in a
family-friendly and fun-filled program!
Instructor: Leanne Wendt
Dates/Times:
Activity:
July 6 - 1:00pm-3:00pm
PLAY-IN + Swimming at Al Anderson Pool
July 13 - 1:00pm-3:00pm PLAY-IN + Trip
to Langley Lodge Seniors' Home
July 20 - 6:00pm-8:00pm PLAY-IN +
Games Night at City Park
July 27 - 6:00pm-8:00pm PLAY-IN +
Swimming at Al Anderson Pool
Aug 3 - 1:00pm-3:00pm PLAY-IN + Trip
to Langley Lodge Seniors Home
Aug 10 - 6:00pm-8:00pm PLAY-IN +
Family BBQ and Scavenger Hunt
Costs: $75 (due June 15)
Includes student swim fees and hotdogs for our Family BBQ night.
(Each family will be asked to bring drinks, chips or veggies, and a
dessert to share August 10.)
Drop In Fee: $15
There are a limited number of drop-in spaces so full registration is
recommended to guarantee a space.
Family Discount: 20% off tuition for additional
children from the same family.
In these 2-hr Wednesday group sessions, the first hour will be
dedicated to playing Suzuki violin and cello repertoire (from Bks
1-3) in a performance class format. The second hour will be a group
activity with music friends.
Please note:
Parent supervision (and transport when necessary) is required for
all outings.
2. Suzuki
Student Programs
Brochure
Open to all Suzuki trained students in violin, cello
and piano.
Dates:
18-21
Orientation & Play-in:
Sunday, July 17, 6:00pm
Time:
9:00am-5:00pm
Costs:
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $35
Book 1-3: $200 (by June 1)
$220 (after June 1)
Book 4-up: $250 (by June 1)
$270 (after June 1)
Second Enrichment Class: $50 (if schedule allows)
Students will be taught by highly trained Suzuki method teachers.
There will be noon hour recitals by special guest artists. All
classes are scheduled between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, including
enrichment classes. In keeping with the Suzuki spirit, parents or
caregivers should attend classes with their children. Thursday
afternoon group and elective classes will be presented in concert at
2:30pm.
Strings Program
Instructors:
Violin: Fidelma Cordick, James Malmberg, Lucia Schipperus, Andrea Taylor, Leanne Wendt
Cello: Kristl Armstrong
Daily Activities: (minimum of 3 hours)
- An individual lesson in the form of a master class
- A repertoire class
- An enrichment class
Repertoire: Each student should review the entire Suzuki repertoire
up to and including the current piece for his/her playing level. Be
prepared to play your polished piece at your first lesson.
Piano Program
Instructors: Teresa Ho, Susan Magnusson, Merlin Thompson
Daily Activities: (minimum of 3 hours)
- An individual lesson in the form of a master class
- A group class
- An enrichment class
Note: All students should prepare a polished piece
for their first master class.
Enrichment Classes
One enrichment class is included in the registration fee.
Enrichment classes are held daily between the hours of
9:00am-5:00pm. One additional enrichment class may be purchased for
$50 if schedule allows.
#01 Fiddling, Andrea Taylor
For violin students
A variety of fiddle styles will be taught by ear. Students will be
placed into groups according to their Suzuki level. No previous
fiddling experience is required, but students at the beginning level
should have mastered Etude (G major). Come prepared to learn some
new tunes and have fun.
#02 Drumming, Bruce Henczel
For all students
Take a journey of rhythms from all over the world with master
percussionist Bruce Henczel. Using many different instruments,
participants will learn West African drumming, Cuban Salsa,
Brazilian Samba, Punjabi Bangra (Bollywood), and Eastern European
gypsy music. The daily workshops are dynamic, humorous, and
efficient.
Participants do not need prior rhythmic instruction, just a love for
music.
#03 Chamber Music, James Malmberg
For piano, cello, and violin students Book 4 and up
Students will form duos, trios or quartets and receive daily
coaching. Chamber music repertoire will be sent to students in
advance for preparation.
Note: Interested students should register early in order to
receive repertoire in advance.
#04 NEW Orchestra/Large Ensemble, Joel Stobbe
For all string students book 4 and up
Students join together to explore some fun and popular theme music
such as Lord of the Rings or Star Wars. NOTE: This class
starts at 9:00am.
#5 NEW Suzuki Songwriters, Michelle Chattaway
For piano students
Build your reading skills and compose your own short song.
3. SAA Suzuki Teacher
Development Program
Dates:
July 17-21
Time:
9:00am-5:00pm
The teacher development program is designed for teacher trainees and
established teachers. It is an opportunity to be recharged and gain
valuable insights and teaching techniques from our experienced
trainers.
General Information
A part of the SAA’s mission is to provide high quality music
education through the Suzuki Method. The SAA has formulated
requirements to ensure quality standards in teacher development, and
after course completion, to make possible the recognition of such
development. The SAA considers the teacher development courses
to be a professional level of pedagogical study. Thus, implementing
this mission requires, in addition to enforcing SAA standards for
development course content, that applicants meet general minimum
standards in musicianship and professionalism prior to enrolling in
a development course. An application process is now in place for
those wishing to take part in the Teacher Development Program.
Applicants may take SAA courses either as a participant or auditor.
Teacher Development Requirements
- ECC (Every Child Can©) course must have been taken prior to any
course
- SAA active membership is required
- A video audition that has been approved by SAA (under some
circumstances the Trainer may accept a student in a “Tape
Pending” status when the audition results are not yet available.)
Please consult the SAA website
www.suzukiassociation.org.
- Must be a high-school graduate and at least 17 years of age
- Study of books in sequence is required through book 2
Piano Book 2
Instructors: Merlin Thompson
Date: July17-21
SAA Teaching Practicum (for Piano)
Costs: Non-refundable Registration Fee:
$35
Book 2:
$375 (by June 1)
$400 (after June 1)
Prerequisites:
- Complete the Every Child Can!© course prior to beginning Book 1
(Completion and registration of 1A at any time prior to September 1,
2003, may be
substituted for ECC).
- Complete the SAA video audition process to determine their status
in the course.
- Complete Book 1 prior to taking any further unit training.
- Be SAA Active members to take the course.
- Be high school graduates.
- Prepare for the course by familiarizing themselves with the Book 1
repertoire
Faculty Biographies
Kristl Armstrong, Cello
Royal College of Music, London; masterclasses by Nelsova, Starker,
Shapiro and Darling; freelance musician; Vancouver New Music
Society, Vancouver Opera and CBC Vancouver Orchestras; faculty at
Vancouver Academy of Music, Douglas College and Capilano College.
Michelle Chattaway, Piano, Theory
B. Mus University of Victoria. Suzuki
piano. University Music Transfer Program, Douglas College.
Fidelma Cordick, Violin
B.Mus University of British Columbia. Member of
BCRMTA and SAA; extensive training in Suzuki pedagogy and orchestral
conducting; chamber musician and former conductor of the Delta Youth
Orchestra.
Bruce
Henczel, Percussion
Percussionist, composer, Bruce Henczel received his Master of Music
in percussion performance from UBC. He has since recorded and
published two solo cds, has been heard numerous times live on CBC
Radio 2, and has performed with all of the major orchestras in BC.
Teresa Ho, Piano
A.R.C.T., B. M., University of British Columbia; A.V.C.M.;
Department Head of the Suzuki Piano program at Vancouver Academy of
Music since 1988. She has given Suzuki piano workshops and
masterclasses in British Columbia and Alberta.
Susan Magnusson, Piano
A.R.C.T. Performance; S.A.A. Registered Suzuki Teacher Trainer,
BCRMTA; Suzuki Master Teacher workshops throughout Canada and the
US; Director, Canadian American Suzuki Institute, and LCMS Suzuki
Workshops, LCMS Principal.
James Malmberg, Violin, Chamber Music
B.Mus, University of British Columbia; Suzuki pedagogy studies in
Arizona, California, Oregon and Edmonton. A teacher and
performer, James is on the faculty of the Richmond School of Music
and he has studios in Vancouver and Tsawwassen. Conductor of
the Richmond Orchestra; faculty member of the Delta Youth Orchestra;
has also taught at the Yukon Summer Music Festival, the UBC Summer
Music Institute, the Edmonton Suzuki Institute and the Valhalla
Suzuki Institute.
Lucia Schipperus, Violin
A.R.C.T. Performers; Masters Degree, Amsterdam Conservatory; Concert
Mistress, Utrecht Baroque Ensemble;member of Abbotsford Symphony
Orchestra; Extensive Suzuki training in Canada and the US, teacher
and co-ordinator of Suzuki string program at LCMS.
Andrea Taylor, Fiddling
B. Mus. University of Victoria. She has completed the Suzuki
Education Course at Western Washington University. With over 15
years teaching experience Andrea has performed over a thousand shows
across North America as the Fiddle player for a group signed to
Nettwerk Records and has sold over 60,000 cds.
Merlin Thompson, Piano, Teacher Trainer
B.Mus, Maitre des Arts; Artistic Director, Mount Royal Conservatory
Suzuki Piano Program; Founder of Canada’s first university-level
Suzuki Piano teacher development program; first Canadian to graduate
from the Matsumoto Talent Educational Institute where he studied Dr.
Shinichi Suzuki and Suzuki co-founder Dr. Haruko Kataoka Mr.
Thompson is also a children’s author and social innovator.
Leanne Wendt, Violin, Early Learning Program
Suzuki and Royal Conservatory violin; specializes in early
music training; Suzuki Teacher Training, University of Maine,
Pacific University, Western Washington University, and Universities
of Alberta and Calgary, LCMS Faculty.
Suzuki Workshops at the Langley Community Music School are
sanctioned by the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
For complete details, please contact the Registrar. You may also
visit the SAA website at
www.suzukiassociation.org
for more information.
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