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Belize Suzuki Summer Institute 2023

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Belize is nestled at the tip of Central America with the blue-green Caribbean Sea shorelines on the east and lush dense rainforest on the west.  We are excited to be hosting our third Suzuki Institute in July 2023. 

The Belize Suzuki Summer Institute is being held in association with Daniela Gongora Music Academy (Norwalk, Ct)

This year, our institute will return to the Kikiwitz Wellness Resort in Belmopan City.

 Some classes will be held outdoors and/or semi-outdoors. When indoors, classrooms are well ventilated with windows and fans in every room.

We are offering Suzuki Institute program for students as well as 

Book 3 and 4 violin ONLINE training for teachers. 

  In addition to the Core Suzuki Classes, Steel Pan Drumming will be added as part of our cultural enrichment program. 


Visit our FAQs page for some more information

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DATES

FOR STUDENTS: Violin, Viola, Cello

July 10th-July 14th, 2023

9:30 am - 4pm (Monday-Thursday)

*Special schedule on Friday ending at 2pm after our lunch concert

 

FOR TEACHERS:

July 6th-11th 2023: Unit 3 VIOLIN 

July 9th- 14th 2023: Unit 4 VIOLIN

* Belize is Central Time and does not observe daylight savings*

**Lecture may begin as early as 9:30 am or 10 am Central Time and end by 3pm or 5pm Central Time dependent on the week**

 


2023 REGISTRATION

Registration is now Open. Registration closes on April 1st, 2023 Registrations received after April 1st will be reviewed on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed admission. Late registrations will incur a Late Registration Fee of $75

Register

STUDENT PROGRAM

DATES: July 10th - 14th  

FEES: $50 Registration per student 

Suzuki Pre-Twinkle $275

Suzuki Books 1-3 $385  

Suzuki Books 4+ $440 

CHECK IN: July 9th 3p.m.-5 p.m.  And  July  10th  at 8:30  a.m. (International visitors please plan to travel at least one day before camp begins on July 10th at 9:30 am)

A day at the institute will consist of four to five hours of instruction with breaks for snack, lunch, practicing and downtime.

Students will receive two hours of Suzuki classes which include Masterclasses and Suzuki Rep group class,
Advanced students will have additional chamber ensembles.
Students ages 8 and up will enjoy cultural enrichment classes in steel pan playing. Younger students will enjoy either rhythm and movement, music theory games or arts and crafts.


REQUIREMENTS

  • To attend the institute, students must be studying the Suzuki Method.
  • Students ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Students  should  have  all  pieces  on  the  repertory list  memorized.
  • Students should have a piece prepared and polished for their master classes and to play on the student recital.

TEACHER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

The Belize Suzuki Summer Institute is offering a FLEX/ ONLINE teacher development course in Violin Units 3 and 4 for both novice and expert teachers. Registration is $50 per person. Schedule as follows:


  • July 6th - 11th Violin Unit 3 online with James Hutchins, $450
  • July 9th - 14th Violin Unit 4 online with James Hutchins, $450
  • Both Units combined: $800

For Teachers who wish to attend the student camp in Belize for observation during the student portion:

  • Please note that online lecture for book 4 begins on the 9th. Book 3 online lecture will be in session on the 9th. Check the online schedule before making travel plans.

SUZUKI ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS TEACHER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIT TRAINING AND PRACTICUM COURSES

Training Prerequisites and Course Order.


To take Suzuki teacher training, teachers must be active members of the SAA. Every Child Can! (ECC) is required prior to taking Unit 1. Courses must be taken in order through Unit 3: ECC, Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3. Once this sequence has been completed, taking units in order is highly recommended but not required.


Audition Requirement


To qualify as a participant in SAA Teacher Workshop unit courses, applicants must upload a video audition to the SAA, preferably well in advance of taking the course. Videos submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the course start date will receive a discounted audition fee. If they are submitted later than 8 weeks before the course, the regular audition fee will be required. Auditions for Unit 1 courses must be received no later than 10 days prior to the course start date. Auditions for all other units must be submitted and approved by the course start.

Auditions submitted early have the advantage of an optional retry (with fees) within the stated deadlines if initial audition was not accepted. If auditions are not accepted, course work will not be eligible for SAA registration. For further information, please visit the SAA website to view the teacher video audition application form and instructions, or call the SAA at 1-888-378-9854.


Required Course Preparation


All teacher training participants are asked to prepare and memorize the repertoire to be studied to the point of fluent performance. Additionally, participants should be conversant with the ideas presented in Dr. Suzuki’s book Nurtured by Love.

All participants will be performing Suzuki repertoire and other materials in class. Strings and woodwinds are expected to provide their own instruments. One-hundred percent attendance is required for registering the course, along with any other course requirements set by the teacher trainer.

Each participant enrolled in a Unit 1 course will receive a letter from the SAA stating the preparation expectations and basic course components. Letters are emailed directly to each participant as they are added to the institute’s online roster. Each letter is instrument-specific and covers information such as reading material, Suzuki books and CDs, piece preparation, and items to bring to the course.



TRAVEL INFO AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Air Travel: With non-stop flights from most major cities in North America, it’s quite easy and affordable than ever to get to Belize. All international flights land at the Phillip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City.

The Kikiwitz has limited cabanas ($75-$175) so book early for your stay. 

Lunch Buffet during our camp week at the Kikiwitz is $7.50 per person


Nearby hotels and guest houses within a 20 minute drive are: 

  • Dream Valley Belize
  • Banana Bank Lodge and Jungle Horseback adventures

Hotel prices are much higher during peak tourist season (December-May)


Please make sure to check Belize's COVID-19 updates and protocols prior to traveling. Click HERE

Visit our FAQs page for other information.

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FACULTY

Daniela Gongora, director, violin and viola (Norwalk, CT USA)

Edwin A.J. Gongora, assistant director, violin (Belize City, Belize)

James Hutchins, violin (Baltimore, MD USA)

Gretchen Grube, violin (Chicago, IL USA)

Charlie Rasmussen, cello (Milwaukee, WI USA)

Julietta Burrowes, steel pan (Belize City,Belize)


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