2010 Summer Institute - Mark the Date!

The upcoming Suzuki Institute will be held on June 21-25, 2010.

About the Idaho Suzuki Institute

The Idaho Suzuki Institute provides the opportunity for students, parents and teachers to further their understanding of the philosophy and teachings of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. The concentrated form of the student classes stimulate and motivate while reinforcing the skills developed in the normal course of study at home. The Institute allows parents to see the success of the Suzuki approach on a grand scale and to enhance the skills they need to help their children learn.

Short Term Teacher Development classes are for those who wish to begin or continue their study of Suzuki method philosophy and pedagogy. All classes offered conform to the guidelines of the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Application Information

Attending Suzuki Institute is a family experience. For young children, it is ideal to have one adult for each child enrolled. All students under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. In order to benefit from the Institute experience, it is recommended that families make the commitment to be available for the many activities that occur throughout the week.

We're sorry, but Idaho Suzuki Association Summer Institute 2010

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

You may still be able to register if space is available with current staffing. Please contact Megan at megantran@msn.com or 322-5586 to inquire about late registration.

Scholarships

There are ISA Scholarships available for students who are members of ISA and study with a teacher who is a current member of ISA. Other scholarship programs include the Carolyn Affleck Memorial Scholarship, Susan Bauman, Gay Pool, LeRoy Bauer Scholarships. You may obtain applications for any of these scholarships from your teacher or download here. Specific requirements are listed on the applications.

Apply Early

Apply early to receive your choice of classes. Applications are accepted in the order they are received. Incomplete applications will be returned. Upon receipt of the application and payment a confirmation will be sent.

Payments

Payment is due with the registration forms by April 10, 2010. A $35.00 late fee will be assessed for all applications postmarked after April 10, 2010.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

String, Flute, and Piano Full and Half Day Students: Your invoice is fully refundable up to April 10th, with the exception of a $25 processing fee per invoice. After April 10th, until June 1st, your invoice is refundable with the exception of a $25 processing fee per invoice and $35 late fee per student.After June 1st, no refunds will be issued.

Teacher Trainers (all Book Levels): Until April 10th, your invoice is fully refundable with the exception of a $25 processing fee. Between April 10th and May 1st, your Invoice is refundable with the exception of a $25 processing fee (per invoice) and the $35 late fee (per person). After May 1st: If your cancellation will drop the class below minimum enrollment, we cannot refund your tuition, since instructor contracts have been finalized and our cancellation deadline is passed. However, any other additional items on your Invoice (housing, College Credit, etc.) will be refunded in full and the processing fee will be waived. If, after cancellation, your class still has the minimum required students, we will evaluate your request on a case-by-case basis and refund up to the full amount of your Invoice less $100. After June 1st, your invoice is non-refundable.

Teacher Trainer Incentive Program: After Institute, you will receive a rebate of 10% of your tuition for each student from your studio who attended Full Day Institute. You will receive a 5% rebate for each student from your studio who attended Half Day Institute. The maximum rebate is up to the full amount of your tuition. We will not rebate a scholarship, but only the actual tuition paid by the student.

Enrichment/Chamber Only: (this policy applies to students who are NOT registered for any other classes at Institute – if you added an additional Enrichment class to your account for a half day student, you will be refunded based on the previous policies) Your invoice is fully refundable up until April 10th, with the exception of a $10 processing fee per student. After April 10th, the tuition is non-refundable.

Scholarship Recipients: If you receive a scholarship and later cancel, you forfeit your scholarship in its entirety. The remainder or your refund will be subject to the above policies.

REMINDER: Please remember, you are not enrolled in Institute until your Invoice has been PAID IN FULL.

We Depend on Volunteers
The Idaho Suzuki Institute relies on volunteers who donate time, talents and money. Your generosity helps to provide an outstanding experience at a reasonable price. There are a variety of ways you can help. We will be assigning certain duties (snacks for teachers, snack prep for students, etc.) that will be carried out at Institute and you will receive that assignment with your confirmation. If this assignment does not work for you, changes can be made at registration. If you would like to volunteer time before Institute, please contact Lorna Mitson jcmitson@msn.com.

Parent Classes
Parent participation is essential to the success of the Suzuki Method and the Idaho Suzuki Institute has planned activities to help parents fulfill their role. Parents attend lessons with their children and help them prepare for the next day’s classes. An hour is set aside each day for parents to learn from outstanding faculty, share ideas with other parents, and find answers to questions. These parent classes will be held Monday through Thursday at 11:00am.

Lunch Deal
Lunch will be available students and families participating in Instutute. The cost is $5 per meal per person or $20.00 total for lunch Tuesday-Friday. Children 4 and under are free with paid adult.

NNU Housing
Dorm housing is available on a limited basis see Lodging.

Location
Institute will be held at College Church of the Nazarene, 504 East Dewey Avenue Nampa, ID.