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All music students are welcome to attend the Langley Community Music School's summer workshops.

2010 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. Our Summer Suzuki Workshop is a day camp set in our beautiful and spacious facility with park-like surroundings. Stay tuned for more detailed information about the programs, including the list of enrichment classes.

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 7 - 1:00pm-3:00pm        PLAY-IN + Swimming at Al Anderson Pool
July 14 - 1:00pm-3:00pm      PLAY-IN + Trip to Langley Lodge Seniors' Home
July 21 - 6:00pm-8:00pm      PLAY-IN + Games Night at City Park
July 28 - 6:00pm-8:00pm      PLAY-IN + Swimming at Al Anderson Pool
Aug 11 - 1:00pm-3:00pm      PLAY-IN + Trip to Magnolia Gardens
Aug 18 - 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 18.)
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
Open to all Suzuki trained students in violin, cello and piano.
Dates: 19-22
Orientation & Play-in: Sunday, July 18, 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)
         
LCMS is proud to offer a unique opportunity for students, parents and teachers to be immersed in a nurturing and musical environment. Our Summer Suzuki Programs are a day camp set in our beautiful and spacious facility with park-like surroundings.
 
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: Joanne Melvin, 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, 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 Paper Crafts, Barbara Gorman
For all students and guardians
Paper crafts teach the importance of sequencing: one step must be completed before another can be achieved. Learn different crafts each day in this team oriented enrichment class.

#04 Chamber Music
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.
 
#05 Music & Movement, Holly Duff
For all students
The relationship between music and movement will be explored through the use of rhythm instruments, body percussion, singing games, folk dance, poetry, creative movement and dramatic storytelling. Classes are fun and energetic. Come dressed for movement.

 3. SAA Suzuki Teacher Development Program
 Dates: July 16-24
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
 
Every Child Can (ECC)
Instructor: Joanne Melvin
Date: July 16
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $125

Every Child Can!© (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning.

Prerequisite: High school graduation completed or within 6 months of graduation. There are no instrument proficiency requirements. (No audition is required.) There will be no auditor status for this course.

Violin Book 1
Instructor: Joanne Melvin
Dates: July 17-24
Costs: Non-refundable Registration Fee: $35
          Book 1: $615 (by June 1)
                        $635 (after June 1)
         
Piano Book 1
Instructors: Merlin Thompson
Date: July17-24
SAA Teaching Practicum (for Piano)
Costs: Non-refundable Registration Fee: $35
          Book 1: $615 (by June 1)
                        $635 (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.

Barbara Gorman, Paper Crafts
Diploma of Music (with distinction), Kwantlen University College; workshops with Edward Parker, William Andrews, Barbara Mackin, Molly Sclater, Janet Lopinski, Peteris Zarins; Marking Assistant, Kwantlen University College; theory tutor.

Holly Duff, Music & Movement
B.Mus., teaches piano, as well as pre-school Orff music and movement classes in both Langley and Vancouver. She is a founding director and pianist with West Coast Chamber Music since 1993, and performs children's shows combining storytelling and music..

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.

Joanne Melvin, Violin, Teacher Trainer
B.A. in English from Carnegie-Mellon University, and Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in violin performance from East Carolina University. She is a violinist, Suzuki parent, church musician, and a teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. She is a registered Teacher Trainer for the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and is a past Chairperson of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Joanne was Artistic Director of the Suzuki Talent Education Society in Calgary for 9 years. She has taught students from age 2 to 80, and from “pre-Twinkle” to advanced levels and has taught at many Suzuki Institutes throughout Canada and the USA.

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.