A seminar on the most important topics in teaching children to play the cello
July 10-13, 2008
Faculty: Scott Cook, Trischa Loebl
presented by the String Academy of Wisconsin
at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Because children learn differently than adults, the foundations of a child's technique and tone depend very much on the ability of the first string teacher to provide instruction adapted to a child's motor skills and understanding. The course is designed for private studio teachers and public school string teachers with students between the ages of four and eighteen. It is intended to validate teaching techniques and introduce new ideas of how best to set the foundations for young cellists using ideas from Shinichi Suzuki, Paul Rolland and the extensive experience of the String Academy faculty. Seminar topics include:
Setting the stage: teaching and guiding students and parents through the important first lessons.
Musical foundations: introducing the language of music at the earliest stages; developing an ear which discerns the relationship between sound and meaning.
Finding the sound: ideas for finding the balance of the bow and the left hand; the release of tension; the meaningful vibrato.
Principles of teaching: strategy, setting teaching goals for students and achieving them.
The sequence: technique married to musicianship through clear goals; teaching without leaving holes in the student's development.
Seeking virtuosity: a continuation of the Sequence through to artist-level repertoire.
Secure intonation: the hand frame, shifting, thumb position and "wiring the brain" for success.
Music theory: how and why music theory is important to every musician.
Cello literature: a guide to the cello solo and technical repertoire and its application to teaching.
Group instruction: ideas for organization and repertoire.
Rehabilitation of incorrect beginnings: ideas to help the teacher and student shift briefly into reverse.
In addition to coverage of the above topics, there will also be
daily hands-on instruction in a mini- master class setting which
will focus on the pedagogical aspects covered in discussions and
individual participant needs. Observations of faculty working
with students will cover all levels of proficiency. 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: 414-963-4729
E-mail: SACook@uwm.edu
Fax: 414-963-4760
Web: www.stringacademyofwisconsin.org
The String Academy of Wisconsin
The mission of the String Academy is to provide an opportunity for excellence in the pursuit of comprehensive musical study for young violinists, violists, and cellists.
The String Academy offers a unique educational experience for students ages four to eighteen to study the violin, viola and cello. The range of achievement of the students runs from the beginning stages through the highest levels of artistry.
Highly qualified artist faculty provide musical instruction based on the methods and philosophies of Mimi Zweig, Shinichi Suzuki and Paul Rolland. The faculty works as a team, interacting with students to provide continuity in instruction as student needs change. The special training, experience and expertise of this faculty in the musical education of young people results in students playing with technical ease and musical sensitivity.
The first years of music instruction are the most important, for they set the stage for everything that follows. Whether a child develops into a professional musician or an amateur, the skills of concentration and the joy and love for music will remain for life.
Faculty: Scott Cook has a B.M. from Saint Louis Conservatory
and an M.M. from the University of Akron where he studied with
Savely Schuster, Steven Shum way, and Michael Haber. He is on
the faculty of SAW, Carroll College. He is principal cellist of
four Wisconsin orchestras and has presented solo and chamber recitals
throughout the United States and Austria.
Trischa Loebl BM UW-Madison;
MM Northwestern University. Cello studies with Uri Vardi, Alan Harris and Parry Karp.
Cello teacher at the Latino Arts Strings Program, 2006-present. Cello teacher at String
Academy of Wisconsin, 1991-2006. Member of the Waukesha Symphony and Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra.
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
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 registration form).
Housing/Parking:
Single, no air: $40
Single with air: $53
Double, no air: $47
Double with air: $75
Parking: $9 per day
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Please print the following registration form and send to SAW:
Printable Registration Form
