This workshop
incorporates the philosophies and ideas of Shinichi Suzuki, Paul
Rolland, Mimi Zweig, and the faculty of the String Academy of
Wisconsin. The work- shop consists of pedagogy sessions and individual
instruction. It includes:
Initial setup: understanding the body: early lessons (the most
important in the development of a young student) set the stage
for a strong foundation and all future learning. Important fundamental
steps include discussion and observation of a child's first lessons
as well as a beginner group lesson, and hands-on experiments with
ease of physical motion principles.
Establishing a beautiful tone: how to teach bow stroke technique
for beautiful tone will be ad- dressed in a systematic way using
scales, etudes and repertoire from the first lessons through to
advanced levels.
Pathways to accurate intonation: the physical and aural skills
(theory/ear training) needed to build a strong foundation for
accurate intonation.
Understanding shifting: preparatory exercises for introducing
shifting, different types of shifts, and developing shifting with
sequential repertoire and etudes.
Developing the vibrato: principles of vibrato and finding the
best way to help individual students create and develop a beautiful
vibrato.
Correcting of bad habits: these popular sessions cover an in-depth
study of a systematic way to correct incorrect beginnings in a
student's playing. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate
and study various Kreutzer etudes in hands-on instruction with
workshop faculty.
Interesting repertoire for each developmental level .Triangular
energy arising from the roles of students, parents, and teachers.
.Small steps which result in huge strides: sessions on the role
of the parent, on motivation; ideas and structure through repertoire
and performance and practicing activities.
Hands-on instruction in mini-master class settings will focus
on the pedagogical aspects covered in discussions and individual
participant needs.
Workshop activities will also include observations of faculty
working with students at all levels of proficiency, an internet
session for string pedagogy resources, and a session on setting
up a studio. A few evenings are free to explore the many summer
events that take place in Milwaukee.
Enrollment is limited. The application deadline is May 12, 2008.
Remaining fees are due June 1, 2008. For additional information,
call the String Academy office at 414-963-4729, e-mail ddrexler@Uwm.edu,
fax 414-963- 4760, or www.stringacademyofwisconsin.org.
Faculty
Darcy Drexler (Executive Director of the String Academy) received
a B.M. from Southern Methodist University and an M.M. from the
University of Illinois. She has performed recitals throughout
the US and is an active chamber musician and clinician. Her students
are performing and teaching across the US. Previously she was
a member of the Dallas Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonia da Camera,
Hawthorne Quartet, the Killington (VT) Music Festival, the Wisconsin
Conservatory of Music and the Illinois Wesleyan University Suzuki
Program.
Mimi Zweig is the Founder and Artistic Advisor of the String Academy
of Wisconsin, and Professor of Music and Director of the Young
Violinists Program at Indiana University. Since 1972, she has
participated in the development of children's string programs
across the United States. Her students have won numerous competitions
and are playing in orchestras, teaching and performing throughout
the world.
David Anderson has been a String Academy faculty member since
1991. Mr. Anderson has been a Member of the Milwaukee Symphony
Orchestra since 1976. He studied with Daniel Majeske, former concertmaster
of the Cleveland Orchestra, and at the Cleveland Institute of
Music with David Cerone. His chamber music teachers include Josef
Gingold, Mischa Schneider and the Guarneri Quartet.
Schedule
Thursday, July 10 - Registration: 9-10AM; Class: 10-12, 1:30-5:30
Friday, July 11 - Class: 9-12, 1:30-5:30
Saturday, July 12 - Class: 10-12, 1:30-6:30
Sunday, July 13 - Class: 9-1:00
Repertoire
A sample of some of the repertoire to be discussed Includes:
Flesch Scale Book
Kreutzer: 42 Studies, International Edition
Suzuki: Books 1-6
Whistler: Introducing the Positions
Gingold: Solos for the Violin Player
Ten Have: Allegro Brilliante
Kreisler: Praeludium and Allegro
New music by various composers
Workshop Fees
$370 Tuition
$30 Materials
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$400 Total
University housing and academic credit are available for an added
fee (request on the application form).
Housing/Parking
Single, no air: $40
Single with air: $53
Double, no air: $47
Double with air: $75
Parking: $9 a day
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Please print the following registration form and send to SAW:
Printable Registration Form
