Program Description
The instrumental program is
offered in violin, viola and cello and consists of private
weekly lessons, regular group lessons, concerts and recitals.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private weekly lessons can
be ½ hour long (30 minutes), ¾ hour (45 minutes) long, or 1
hour (60 minutes) long. Length of lesson and location will be
determined at time of registration. Parents must attend all
private lessons. Parental involvement is the key to the Suzuki
method since the parent acts as the teacher at home.
GROUP LESSONS
There are 13 group lessons
per year and they take place on Saturdays at Alexandra Public
School located at 84 Henry St., St. Catharines. Group classes
are organized according to skill levels. Although they are not
mandatory, it is highly recommended that students attend group
lessons.
Music is intended to be played with others
and group lessons offer students a positive learning
environment in which they are motivated by their peers, other
teachers and other parents. Group lessons provide time to
review technique as well as repertoire. Group lessons are also
important for learning to follow a conductor as well as
playing in a group. (GROUP LESSONS COMPLEMENT WEEKLY PRIVATE
LESSONS.)
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Parents
are required to regularly attend private lessons. They are
required to play the Suzuki recordings on a daily basis for
their child. Parents are expected to practice regularly with
their child in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Parents are required to provide their child with an
appropriate instrument. Parents are also requested to expose
their child to other musical experiences such as concerts,
recordings and radio and television performances.
Registration Information
Registrations are accepted throughout the year based
on availability of teachers. Fees are based on four 9-week
terms and cover solely the private lessons. Group lessons and
recitals are paid for through funds received from out
involvement in Bingo and Fundraising events throughout the
year.
Fees are payable in advance through quarterly
post-dated cheques. For students beginning mid-term, the fees
will be prorated accordingly, however, a late registration fee
of $50.00 will be applied.
To download a copy of our
registration form, please click on the link below. This
registration form is in Adobe Acrobat format. If you require
the Adobe Reader Plugin, please click the Get Acrobat button
below.
 Download 2009-2010
Suzuki Registration Form
Download
2009-2010 Chamber Ensemble Registration Form
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