Students
Our institute is designed for children accompanied by at least one parent or other interested adult. All children staying in the dormitory, and all children under the age of 12, must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Repertoire
Each student should review the repertoire list below up to and including their current piece. Be prepared to play a polished piece at the first master class. Students should prepare their orchestra and chamber music before the Institute.
Cello
- Book 1 and 2: All.
- Book 3: Berceuse; Gavotte in C Minor; Humoresque.
- Book 4: Breval, 2nd mvt.; Chanson Triste.
- Book 5: Vivaldi Sonata, 4th mvt.; Dance Rustique; Arioso.
- Book 6: The Swan; Breval Rondo.
- Book 7: Bach Bourees.
- Advanced Cello Performance Class (Book 8 and up): We will be sending you music after you register.
Violin
- Book 1 and 2: All.
- Book 3: Bach Gavotte in G Minor; Becker Gavotte; Bach Bouree.
- Book 4: Seitz Concerto No. 5, 1st mvt.; Vivaldi Concerto in A Minor, 1st mvt.; Bach Double.
- Book 5: Vivaldi Concerto in G Minor, 1st mvt.; Weber Country Dance; Bach Double.
- Book 6: Corelli La Folia; Rameau Gavotte.
- Book 7: Handel Sonata in A Major, 1st & 2nd mvts.
- Book 8: Eccles Sonata in G Minor, 1st-4th mvts.
- Supplementary pieces: For students studying from Handel Sonata in D Major in Book 6 through Book 8, prepare Rachmaninoff Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, found in Barbara Barber's Solos for Young Violinists, Vol. 6. Email Holly Blackwelder Carpenter at japanseattle@hotmail.com to request bowings and fingerings.
- Advanced Violin Performance Class with Brian Lewis (Book 9 and up): Please purchase and memorize Lalo Symphonie Espagnole 1st & 4th mvts. Email Holly Blackwelder Carpenter at japanseattle@hotmail.com to request bowings and fingerings.
What to Bring
- instrument
- orchestra and chamber music
- Suzuki books
- music stand (except for Rhythm Class students)
- recordings
- listening equipment
- clothes hangers for the dormitory
- white top and dark skirt or pants for Friday concerts
What Not to Bring
- scooters
- rollerblades
- skateboards
- bicycles
- pets
Cello Rentals
Hammond Ashley Violins rents cellos on a monthly basis. Please choose the "Seattle Suzuki Institute" drop-off location when filling out the online rental form.
Homestays
Many of our students from Japan would like to have the experience of spending some time staying with an American family. Local families who have participated in the past have had wonderful experiences and made new friends. We will try to match up the age and gender of the visitors with your children. The homestays usually occur after the Institute has ended. If you think you might like to participate, please indicate it on your registration form, and we will contact you as soon as we have more information.
