A typical day includes a lot of music and a lot of fun.
A typical day at the Walla Walla Suzuki Institute may begin as early as 9 a.m. and end as late as 4 p.m. Each full-time student will have at least four hours of classes per day, which can include the following:
- Master class (short, semi-private lesson shared with other students)
- Repertoire/Technique Class
- Dalcroze Class
- Orchestra — We offer three levels.
- Optional elective classes
- Evening events including faculty and student performances
Each student is asked to play a polished piece as a solo at the first meeting of their master class — an opportunity for the teacher and student to get acquainted musically. The teacher will then look for opportunities of technical and musical aspects to further strengthen together throughout the week.
Our program is designed with the understanding that parents will be involved, as they are at home, with lessons, practice, and the general supervision of their children.
If a parent has multiple children in attendance, it is recommended to pair up with another master class parent who can take notes for your child, as we understand you cannot be multiple places at one time!
Register in two easy steps.
Step 1: Choose a camp from the offerings below based on your child's ability level.
Step 2: Add fun electives and add-ons like lunches and extra t-shirts for the family.
A note about orchestra placement:
Orchestral Debut is for students ages six and above with little to no prior reading experience. Students will be exposed to fundamental orchestral skills such as watching and responding to the conductor, basic note reading skills, rhythm games, dynamic explorations, and much more!
Intermediate Orchestra is intended for those students who have had some orchestral experience. Students will range from late-book 1 through book 3.
Advanced Orchestra is intended for students who have had previous orchestral experience. Violinists should be playing Book 4 and beyond. Violists and cellist should be in Book 3 and beyond. Bassists should be nearing Book 3 or comparable 3 year level.
JULY 22 TO 26, 2019
Young Beginners
A SPECIAL HALF-DAY OPTION FOR STUDENTS AGE FIVE AND YOUNGER
This is for students age six and younger who are studying early book one. Each will be enrolled in a Master Class, Group Class, and Music and Movement class. These classes will be held in the morning hours.The Master Class student to teacher ratio is 4 to 1.
Note: We do not suggest adding electives for young beginners.
$374.00
JULY 22 TO 26, 2019
Suzuki Books One to Three
A FUN AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR AN ADVANCING STUDENT
Each student will have a Master Class, Repertoire/Technique Class, Dalcroze, and Debut or Intermediate Orchestra. You may add fun electives as well.
The Master Class student to teacher ratio is 4 to 1.
Note: You may add fun electives if you wish.
$489.00
JULY 22 TO 26, 2019
Suzuki Books Four to Six
A FUN AND CHALLENGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ADVANCED STUDENTs
Each student will be enrolled in a Master Class, a Repertoire/Technique Class, Dalcroze, and Advanced Orchestra. You may add fun electives as well.
The Master Class student to teacher ratio is 3 to 1.
Note: You may add fun electives if you wish.
$549.00
JULY 22 TO 26, 2019
Suzuki Books Seven and Beyond
A FUN AND CHALLENGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS
Each student will have a Master Class, a Repertoire/Technique Class, Dalcroze, and Advanced Orchestra. You may add fun electives as well.
The Master Class student to teacher ratio is 2 to 1.
Note: You may add fun electives if you wish.
$589.00
JULY 22 TO 26, 2019
Suzuki Guitar Studies
Guitar students will receive a daily Master Class, Repertoire class, Technique Class, and Dalcroze.
Note: You may add fun electives if you wish.
$489.00
JULY 22 TO 26, 2019
Advanced Orchestra Only
Join the Advanced Orchestra only if you are not registered to attend full days. If you chose a tuition package above, you are already placed in orchestra.
Advanced Orchestra provides an exciting opportunity for students to quickly learn and perform challenging works, and further develop their orchestral skills. This class is best for experienced note-readers and intended for violin students Suzuki book 4 and above, and Suzuki book 3 and above for viola, cello, and bass.
Note: You may add fun electives if you wish.
$99.00