2025 Hawaii Suzuki Institute

Check back in TWO years for the 2027 INSTITUTE!

STUDENT INSTITUTE (Violin /Viola / Cello):
Tuesday, July 29 - Friday, August 1, 2025
University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Music Department
Final Student Concert: Friday, August 1, 2025 at 6:00PM
(free and open to the public)

TEACHER TRAINING:
VIOLIN COURSE with Charles Krigbaum
Enrichment Course: “Exploring Violin Technique (Technical Development for Books 1-3)”
See below for more information.

CELLO COURSE with Nancy Hair
Cello Unit 1: 28-hour Classwork & 15-hours Observation
See below for more information.

The Hawaii Suzuki Institute is designed for violin, viola and cello students who desire a four-day intensive study of the philosophy and pedagogy of the respected Japanese educator, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Students of all ages and levels are welcome to attend. We will have classes for Twinkle through Advanced Levels. The student application deadline is May 20, 2025. Late applications will be accepted for an additional $50 fee, pending space availability. If your book level's slots are full, you may be assigned only group classes and receive a refund for the masterclass portion.

Classes Offered

Masterclass — daily lesson, for all registered violin students. Optional MC for Cellists Book 4+ as additional fee

Group Repertoire Class (for everyone; by age and ability)

Music Mind Games (mornings only, Book 1-3)

Technique Class (afternoons only, Book 4+)

Student Sample Schedule

Students in Twinkle through Book 3 will have classes in the morning. Book 4 through Advanced levels will have classes from 1pm. All students will receive a masterclass.

Daily Violin /Viola Schedule
8AM - 11:15AM Classes for Twinkles through Book 3 Levels
11:15AM - 12PM Free educational lectures for parents & teachers, hosted by visiting faculty
1PM - 5PM Classes for Book 4 through Advanced Levels

If you are staying for the whole day, you will want to bring your own lunch, as dining options are limited.

Daily Cello Schedule
8AM - 11:15AM Classes for Book 1-3 Levels
11:15AM - 12PM Free educational lectures for parents & teachers, hosted by visiting faculty
1PM - 3PM Masterclasses available for Extra fee (Book 4 and up only)
1PM - 5PM Classes for Book 4+
If you are staying for the whole day, you will want to bring your own lunch, as dining options are limited.

Parking
Parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to the building. Please note that UH strictly monitors and enforces parking rules throughout the day, and they will not be allowing us to park in front of Orvis this year.
Drive down the hill next to the music building and pay the attendant $5 all-day parking (credit card only). Park on the bottom floor on the far left right as you enter, and take the elevator up to the top floor. Walk across the street to the music building.
On Friday, keep your ticket receipt so you can come back and park for the evening concert.

Group Class / 2025 Final Concert Repertoire
VIOLIN / VIOLA
Pre-Twinkle: TBD
Book 1A: TBD (Please review all repertoire for institute)
Book 1B: TBD (Please review all repertoire for institute)
Book 2A: TBD (Please review all repertoire for institute)
Book 2B: TBD (Please review all repertoire for institute)
Book 3: Martini Gavotte; Dvorak Humorseque
Book 4/5: Seitz Concerto No. 2 in G Major Op. 13 3rd mvt; Hungarian Dance
Book 6+: Kreisler Synocpation; Gluck/Kreisler Melodie

CELLO
French Folk Song
Bile Them Cabbage Down
Babylon
Rigadoon
Hunter’s Chorus

2025 SHORT-TERM TEACHER TRAINING

10-hour Enrichment Course, No Observations Required. Attendance is mandatory to get credit for the course.
VIOLIN COURSE FEE: $250 / Participant (Tuition & SAA Recording Fee). Viola Teachers are welcome to register. Membership in the Suzuki Association of Hawaii is required for Teacher Training.

Violin Teacher Training Times: REVISED
Friday, July 25: 12:30-3:00PM
Saturday, July 26: 3:30-5:30PM
Sunday, July 27: 12:00-2:30PM
Tuesday, July 29: 9-10AM (during the Institute)
Wednesday, July 30: 9-10AM (during the Institute)
Thursday, July 31: 9-10AM (during the Institute)
All classes are held at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Music.

Application is below. Space is limited.
Registration Deadline: May 25, 2025. Applications may be accepted after the deadline for a $50 late fee. Membership in the Suzuki Association of Hawaii is required for Teacher Training.

The SAA Teacher Development Program is an in-depth pedagogical study for professional musicians. To qualify as a Participant in the course, you must submit and pass an audition. All audition materials must be submitted to the SAA and approved by course start, to receive credit for the course.
Please see the SAA Audition Guidelines for more details.
Attendance to all classes is mandatory to receive credit for the course.

CELLO TEACHER TRAINING
Trainer: Nancy Hair
Course: Cello Unit 1

28-hours Coursework & 15-hours Observation. Attendance is mandatory for all classes.
CELLO COURSE FEE: $525 / Participant (Tuition & SAA Recording Fee)

Cello Teacher Training Times (REVISED):
Two hour class online with teacher - some time before July 25 (Time TBD)
Friday, July 25: 3:30-6:30PM
Saturday, July 26: 9:00AM-12PM and 1:00-3:00PM
Sunday, July 27: 3:00-7:00PM
Monday, July 28: 9AM-12PM and 1-3PM
Tuesday, July 29: 3:30-6:30PM
Wednesday, July 30: 3:30-6:30PM
Thursday, July 31: 3:30-5:30PM
Friday, August 1: 3:30-4:30PM

All classes are held at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Music in Room 9. Attendance is mandatory at all classes to get credit for the course. Maximum enrollment is 15 students per class for the Cello Unit 1 Course. No observers and Auditors permitted. Every Child Can (ECC) is required prior to taking Unit 1 for credit. Online and in-person classes are available, please see the SAA website for course availability.

Registration Deadline: May 25, 2025. Applications may be accepted after the deadline for a $50 late fee. Membership in the Suzuki Association of Hawaii is required for Teacher Training.

The SAA Teacher Development Program is an in-depth pedagogical study for professional musicians. To qualify as a Participant in the course, you must submit and pass an audition. All audition materials must be submitted to the SAA and approved by course start, to receive credit for the course.
Please see the SAA Audition Guidelines for more details.
Attendance to all classes is mandatory to receive credit for the course.

TEACHER TRAINING Application

VIOLIN TEACHER TRAINING
Trainer: Charles Krigbaum
Course Title: “Exploring Violin Technique (Technical Development for Books 1-3)

2025 Faculty

Liz Arbus (CA) - Violin / Viola
Amy Gesmer-Packman (CO) - Violin
Dr. Bryan Hall (GA) - Violin
Charles Krigbaum (TX) - Violin & Teacher Training
Ellie LeRoux (MN) - Violin
David Strom (MD) - Violin
Nancy Hair (MA) - Cello & Teacher Training

TUITION

STUDENT TUITION

Violin / Viola - Twinkle through Book 3: $290

Violin / Viola - Book 4 and Up: $330

Cello - Twinkle through Book 3: $220 (No masterclass included)

Cello - Book 4 & Up: $220 (No masterclass)

Optional Cello Masterclass for Book 4 & Up Students Only: $130 (Space limited)

TEACHER TRAINING

Violin Teacher Training: $250

Cello Teacher Training: $525

REQUIRED ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: $40 per local families (for Students & Teacher Training). Membership is not required for out-of-town students and teachers. Students are not required to join the national SAA membership, only the local SAH membership.

Registration Deadline is May 25, 2025. Late applications will be accepted for a $50 fee, and pending availability.
Annual Membership is valid from September 1, 2024 through August 30, 2025.
Family members and teachers of enrolled students may observe institute student classes at no charge.

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HAWAII SUZUKI INSTITUTE - Student Application (Violin / Viola)

HAWAII SUZUKI INSTITUTE - Student Application (Cello)