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Idaho Suzuki Institute
Violin, Viola, Cello,
Piano, Flute
June
21-25, 2010
Enrichment Classes
The Suzuki Institute offers participants both Core (required)
classes and Enrichment (elective) classes. For details
about core classes, visit our Student
Program Page
Half-day
string and piano students select one Enrichment
Class.
Full-day string books 1-3 select two Enrichment
Classes.
String students book 4+ select one Enrichment Class
Piano students book 1 select three Enrichment Classes.
Piano Students book 2 + select two Enrichment Classes.
Flute students select two Enrichment Classes.
Parents
or siblings of enrolled students may take Enrichment
Classes for $35 per class, per person. Books listed
are for all instruments unless otherwise noted.
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Music & Movement: A wealth of fun musical experiences for your child: songs,
chants, rhythm games and movement opportunities
along with the use of props such as rhythm instruments,
scarves, bells, balls, drums, etc., to help encourage
your child to join in the fun without any pressure
to perform. This class is based on the recognition
that all children are musical. (half-day students
and book 1)
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Music Mind Games: Music Mind Games is a
hands-on class where students play games to reinforce
basic sight reading concepts. Using a variety
of materials, we explore how to recognize and
name notes, figure out different rhythms, and
identify musical symbols. We run, jump, toss,
tap, shout, whisper, and play! (half-day students
and book 1)
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Choir:
An instrument everyone can play - the voice.
Learn how to use your voice in this fun ensemble
experience. (Strings: book 1-3, Piano: all books
)
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Folk Dance: Travel around the world
as you learn the dances of other cultures. Enjoy
using physical skills, rhythm and coordination.
Be sure to bring flat, closed toe shoes for this
class.(book 1-3)
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Arts & Crafts: Let your
creative genius come out! (book 1-3)
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Fiddling: Put
a little "country" in your life. (Strings
- book 2 & 3)
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Music Theater: Students will be doing
a "Musical Revue" with singing and choreography!
(book 4+)
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Finale: Composition Music Theory. Learn
about scales and chords to make melodies and harmonies.
Learn how easy composing can be on the computer!
Learn about form and secondary harmonies. Bring
your composition to class and fine-tune your work
of art. Go beyond traditional harmonies. Learn
about form and explore deceptive cadences, augmented
sixth chords, secondary dominants, etc. ( book
4+)
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Advanced Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble: This workshop offers the
opportunity for students to participate in ensemble
and advanced chamber orchestra. (required for
Strings book 4+)
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Chess
Class:
Daniel Vellotti brings his fun chess-training
"Success in Chess" classes to Idaho
Suzuki Institute this summer! As an experienced
and accomplished instructor & program director,
he is committed to providing a student-friendly
approach to the dazzling game and world of chess!
BEGINNERS WELCOME! (book 1 and above)
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Drumming
a.k.a. Bucket Brigade: An exciting new
way to "play with rhythm!" Started in
a small school in Kansas, the Bucket Brigade has
found a new home in Idaho. Using 5 gallon buckets,
and special drum sticks, students of all ages
will enjoy the experience of playing the buckets.
The session will begin with basic rhythms and
sticking and conclude with a completely choreographed
composition. Performers will be a part of the
creative process and "won't want to put their
buckets away." Come join in the fun! (Book
2 and above)
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