Cambridge Suzuki Summer Music Institute 23-26 July 2007 West Road Concert Hall and King s College School, Cambridge Hosted by Cambridge Suzuki Young Musicians Four days of exciting study in an inspiring musical environment A range of courses at different levels, including lessons, musicianship classes, and concerts, for Suzuki piano, violin, viola, cello and bass students aged 3-18, featuring: Masterclasses and informal recital by Kathryn Stott on 25 July World premiere performance by course participants of Graham Fitkin s Concertino for two pianos and string quartet, specially commissioned by CSYM with support from the Performing Rights Foundation Composition classes with Fitkin (for advanced pupils) Institute themes: contemporary chamber music and Spanish/Latin American music Chamber music courses for intermediate and advanced pupils The courses Contemporary Chamber Music for Advanced Pianists and String Players Suzuki Chamber Music (Book 3 and above) Suzuki Piano and Strings (Books 1-2) Minstitute for children aged 3-5 * CSYM Alumni Course Suzuki Teacher Development (for Piano and Violin Teachers) Observation of Kathryn Stott s Masterclasses (for Piano Teachers) Faculty Hannah Biss, Graham Fitkin, Caroline Gowers, Esther Lund Madsen, Betty Power, Koen Rens, Jacqueline Vann Masterclass Tutor: Kathryn Stott Musical Director: Stephen Power
Contemporary Chamber Music for Advanced Pianists and String Players Now in its third year, this course, with the involvement of outstandingly creative and versatile musicians, features the chamber music of cutting edge composer Graham Fitkin. The Institute will also focus on Spanish and Latin American music, especially that of Rodrigo. Exceptional opportunities include: the unique chance to prepare and perform a new three-movement work for two pianos and string quartet by Graham Fitkin with coaching by the composer composition classes under Graham Fitkin s guidance preparation and performance of Fitkin s chamber music (such as string quartets and piano quartets) supervised by the composer observation of masterclasses given by pianist Kathryn Stott. (There are a limited number of places for participants in the masterclasses. See below for application details.) The workshop is open to: CSYM piano students Book 4 until post- Suzuki repertoire. Pianists at Grade 8 and above or Suzuki Book 6+. Violinists in Suzuki Book 7+ or Grade 8+ Viola players at grade 7+ Cellists in Suzuki Book 8+ or Grade 8+ Bassists at Grade 6+. Maximum age is 18 on 25 July 2007. FEE Chamber music 270 Chamber music plus Masterclass (intermediate solo or chamber music) 290 Chamber music plus Masterclass (advanced solo) 300 Masterclass application procedure Masterclasses are planned for piano solos (intermediate and advanced levels) and for chamber music (such as duet, duo or trio). Some places will be reserved for CSYM students. Intermediate level: Suzuki Books 4 to 6. Advanced level: Suzuki Book 6 (must have completed K330) and beyond, or Grade 8 to Diploma and beyond. To apply please send a copy of a VHS video (pal format) or DVD of a recent, dated, performance to arrive no later than 24 December. (Do not send an original as videos/dvds will not be returned.) If possible play the piece you wish to present in masterclass. The performance should be no longer than 6 minutes duration. Following the themes of the Institute it is hoped that pieces by Spanish or Latin American composers such as Rodrigo, Montsalvage, Soler, Mompou, Villa Lobos, Ginastera, Guastavino, or a work by Graham Fitkin, or other contemporary chamber music, will be presented. It is also possible for partnerships to present duos for coaching. Piano duos could, for example, present movements from Scaramouche (Milhaud), Cinco Piezas Infantiles (Rodrigo), or the Soler two-keyboard Concertos Suzuki Chamber Music For Suzuki students of piano Book 3-6, violin Book 4-7, viola Book 4+, and cello Book 5. Activities provisionally include: Individual lesson (except cello) Cello ensemble Chamber music Dalcroze classes Choir Parent talk Opportunities to attend and perform in Institute concerts. We are delighted that international pianist Kathryn Stott will give a short
recital for Institute participants followed by a question time for the children. The final concert will include the premiere of Graham Fitkin s new work. FEE 270 Suzuki Piano and Strings For Suzuki violinists and viola students on Books 2-4 Suzuki piano students Books 2-4 CSYM pupils Books 1-2 (aged at least 5) Activities provisionally include: Individual lessons Dalcroze classes Singing games (Kodály for CSYM students and pupils with regular Kodály instruction) Group class Parent talk Concert performance, and opportunity to attend Kathryn Stott s recital. FEE 250 Minstitute For children aged 3-5 WITH PARENT. No previous musical training is necessary. Activities offered: Music and movement through the Dalcroze approach Rhymes and singing games (beginning Kodály musicianship) Optional attendance at Suzuki Institute Concerts. FEE 80 Cambridge Suzuki Young Musicians Alumni Course Open to former students. Content will be arranged on an individual basis, and according to the level of enrolment, but provisionally includes: Dalcroze Kodály Chamber music with strings Duet/two-piano Concerts Choir (individual lessons are not offered) FEE 270 Courses for Suzuki Teachers and Student Teachers Suzuki Teacher Development for Piano and Violin Teachers Opportunities to observe the Institute courses. For experienced Suzuki teachers and those new to Suzuki teaching. FEE 120 Observation of Kathryn Stott s Masterclasses (for Piano Teachers and Students) Wednesday 25July FEE Teachers 40; Students 20
Faculty KOEN RENS (B) Violin tutor. A native of Belgium, as a child Koen had masterclass lessons with Dr Suzuki during his European visits. Now he is a European Suzuki Association teacher-trainer for violin and has been invited to teach in South Africa, and Australia, as well as all over Europe. A highly effective speaker, he was both charismatic teacher and motivational lecturer at the recent World Suzuki Conference in Turin. GRAHAM FITKIN (UK) studied at Nottingham University and then in the Netherlands with Louis Andriessen. Composing for solo or multiple pianos has been central to his work. He works regularly with pianist Kathryn Stott, founded the four-pianist group 'Nanquidno' and worked closely with six-piano ensemble Piano Circus. Frequent work with choreographers, collaboration with many of today's foremost performers of new music, compositions for orchestra, performance, and educational work are all part of Graham's large portfolio of accomplishments. See www.fitkin.com for more information. STEPHEN POWER (UK - Course Director) runs an innovative joint Suzuki / Kodály programme in Cambridge, England with his wife, Betty. He studied in Matsumoto with Dr Suzuki and Dr Kataoka and is an ESA teacher-trainer. He has been a guest teacher at Suzuki workshops in Great Britain, Europe and the United States. CAROLINE GOWERS (UK) is a Suzuki piano teacher with the London Suzuki Group, ESA teacher-trainer and former director of piano teacher-training for the BSI. Caroline is much in demand as a teacher at Suzuki workshops in Europe and the USA. Her own Suzuki training with the BSI was followed by study in Japan with Dr Suzuki and Dr Kataoka. ESTHER LUND MADSEN (DK) is one of Europe's most experienced Suzuki piano teachers, a distinguished teacher-trainer, and professional accompanist. Esther is known for her insightful and inspiring teaching, depth of knowledge, and communication with both the youngest child through to the most experienced concert pianist. A pioneer of Suzuki teaching in Scandinavia, her Suzuki studies were with Dr Suzuki and Dr Kataoka in Japan. BETTY POWER (UK/USA) has unique expertise in the fields of primary and early childhood music, having trained in the Orff-Schulwerk, Dalcroze and Kodály approaches to music education. She is a Piano Graduate of the Suzuki Talent Education Institute in Japan, having studied with Dr Suzuki and Dr Kataoka from 1987-90. JACQUELINE VANN (UK) teaches Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Jacqueline studied for three years at the Institut Jaques-Dalcroze in Geneva, gaining her Diplôme Supérieur in 1997 - one of only six teachers to have gained this distinction in the UK. Also a graduate in Performance Arts, she has taught Rhythmics at Canterbury Christ Church University College and Birmingham Conservatoire, and currently teaches at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Besides giving workshops in the UK for musicians, drama students, children and adults, Jacqueline has taught in Japan and Slovakia and examined for the Dalcroze Society in Italy. She is an enthusiastic member of the Dalcroze Society UK, serving as course organiser with responsibility for developing Eurhythmics training in Britain at Certificate and Licence level. HANNAH BISS (UK) studied Suzuki violin from the age of four. Later musical studies were at Wells Cathedral School and Goldsmiths College, followed by postgraduate courses at the Royal Northern College of Music. Hannah currently teaches violin and viola with the London Suzuki Group, and performs and teaches Dalcroze. Tutor for masterclasses KATHRYN STOTT (UK) Pianist and chamber musician. She is a frequent guest at the world's major concert halls and appears as a concerto soloist and recitalist in Britain and throughout Europe, the Far East and Australia. Greatly in demand as a chamber musician, she has long-standing musical partnerships with Yo-Yo Ma, Truls Mork, Christian Poltera, Janine Jansens, and Norilko Ogawa. A champion of contemporary music, with Noriko Ogawa she gave the first performance of Graham Fitkin's CIRCUIT for two pianos and orchestra. She is an enthusiastic exponent of tango and other Latin dance music, a passion reflected in her collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma and leading South American musicians on the Grammy-winning Song CD 'Soul of the tango'. See www.kathrynstott.com for more details.
Information Performance venue The courses will end with a final performance in the outstanding West Road Concert Hall. The hall contains two Steinway Concert Grands (www.westroad.org). The Institute will take place at the West Road Concert Hall and Faculty of Music, and at nearby King s College School. Participants will have access to practice rooms and outdoor play facilities at the School. Meals Participants are advised to bring packed lunches. The Buttery, a University-run snack bar, is a 5-minute walk away and will be in service during the course. Travel By rail: Cambridge is approximately 45 minutes from London s King s Cross station. By air: Stansted, London s newest and third largest airport, is conveniently located 30 miles south of Cambridge. There are frequent bus and rail services to Cambridge. Gatwick, Heathrow, and Luton airports also connect to Cambridge via bus/rail. Accommodation Historic Cambridge is a very popular tourist destination, and we advise early booking. Contact Cambridge Tourist Information for advice. A limited number of home-stays may be available to students on the Contemporary Chamber Music Course. Please contact the Course Director a.s.a.p. if interested. Important policy notes The exact course content, i.e. activities and works studied, is subject to change, being dependent upon many things such as the level of enrolment, age of the students, and any unforeseen circumstances. We cannot accept requests for lessons with specific faculty members. Please be advised that, in special circumstances, Cambridge Suzuki Young Musicians reserves the right to replace the advertised faculty without notice or cancel the Institute. The Institute is a family experience, therefore, adult supervision of children is required at all times during the course. For students ages 13 and above it is possible to participate in the Institute without a parent in full attendance (please talk to the Course Director about the special conditions this entails before applying). For young children it is preferable to have a ratio of one adult for each child enrolled. Early registration is essential to enable the Course Director to schedule and assign specific repertoire for study, so that each student can be thoroughly prepared prior to the Institute. How to register General application deadline: 1 March 2007. (Late applications will be considered depending on available places.) Masterclass application deadline: 24 December 2006. Minstitute applications may be accepted until 1 July 2007. Registration: A non-refundable deposit of 100 per student must be received no later than 1 March 2007. Full payment is due by 1 April 2007. Full payment is required with bookings for the Minstitute. Please send cheque or bankers order in sterling, payable to Cambridge Suzuki Young Musicians, along with the completed application form and one A5 SAE stamped envelope to: Stephen Power 5 Hillfield Road Comberton, Cambridge CB3 7DB Cancellation The registration fee is not refundable in any circumstances other than the complete cancellation of the workshop by CSYM. Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by ordinary mail. If cancellation is received before 1 April, only the deposit will be retained. For cancellation any time after 1 April, all fees will be retained. It may be advisable to take out personal insurance against unexpected inability to attend due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances.