WORKSHOP REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
This is a new a Workshop registration format from our new website. Here are the steps needed to register for the 2019 MTSA Fall Suzuki Workshop.
- Join/Renew 2019-2020 MTSA membership to receive a 20% coupon code for the Saturday Workshop tuition or Pre-Twinkle/Twinkle Beginner Class.
- Register for the Saturday MTSA Fall Workshop *required to register for additional classes.
- Workshop students will receive a free t-shirt with registration until the September 14, 2019 deadline. Additional t-shirts may be purchased for $15 with Saturday registration ($12 at checkout with 20% coupon code).
- Register (separate registrations) for Masterclass Lessons &/or the Advanced Teen Group Class. The 20% coupon code does not apply to additional classes.
- Register (separate registration) for the Pre-Twinkle/Twinkle Beginner Class. MTSA members also receive the 20% coupon code. *Saturday Fall Workshop registration is not required.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: AUGUST 1st thru SEPTEMBER 20th, 2019. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ORDER TO SECURE REGISTRATION. ***NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 20, 2019***
SPACE IS LIMITED, RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
MTSA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE (Aug 1 – July 31): $25 Family, $35 Teacher *Current MTSA members receive $30 coupon code. Join or Renew NOW!
T-SHIRTS: Workshop participants will receive a 2019 Workshop T-shirt (sizes selected during registration). Additional T-shirts may also be purchased ($15) during registration. The T-shirt order deadline is September 14, 2019.
SATURDAY WORKSHOP TUITION: $150 for non members, $120 for MTSA members. *MTSA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS RECEIVE A 20% COUPON CODE – FOUR GROUP CLASSES (including a Fiddle Class), CLINICIAN/PARENT Q & A, KID ZONE & FINAL CONCERT!
MASTERCLASS LESSONS: $35 - 20 minute lesson; 2 lessons max per student (first come, first served). Students and Parents are encouraged to stay for the entire lesson hour. Enrollment in Saturday Workshop is required.
PRE-TWINKLE/TWINKLE BEGINNING CLASSES: $80 Students will also join Dr. Durbin’s Saturday Workshop Book 1 Group Class at 2:30pm in the SCA Theater, as well as present a Pre-Twinkle/Early Bk 1 demonstration on the Final Workshop Concert at 3:45.
ADVANCED TEEN GROUP CLASS / PIZZA PARTY: $35 (pizza included). This class may be added, in addition to the max 2 Masterclass lessons. Enrollment in the Saturday Workshop is required.
The special piece, LIBERTANGO by Piazzolla and Suzuki advanced pieces (Bks 5-8) will be rehearsed in this class, to be performed at the Final Workshop Concert on Saturday at 3:45.
***All Students must be accompanied by a parent to Master Class lessons and Workshop classes. All siblings, family &/or guests are the responsibility of the registered parent at all times during Workshop lessons, classes & Final Concert.
TEACHER OBSERVATIONS: Free to current MTSA Teacher Members. The Workshop weekend includes unlimited observations, Friday Night Pizza Party, Saturday Clinician’s Luncheon & the Sunday Teacher Enrichment Seminar with Dr. Terry Durbin.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
| Thur 9/26 |
INDIVIDUAL MASTERCLASS LESSONS
4:00 – 8:00pm ….. check-in 30 minutes prior to lesson time.
Location – 210 Mayfair Rd, Nashville, TN 37205
Description: 20 min lessons, 2 lesson max per student, scheduled first come, first served basis. Enrollment in the Saturday Workshop is required.
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| Fri 9/27 |
INDIVIDUAL MASTERCLASS LESSONS
4:00 – 8:00pm…..check-in 30 minutes prior to lesson time.
Location – St. Cecilia Academy, 4210 Harding Rd, Nashville, TN 37205
Description: 20 min lessons, 2 lesson max per student, scheduled first come, first served basis. Enrollment in the Saturday Workshop is required.
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| Fri 9/27 |
PRE-TWINKLE/EARLY BK 1 CLASS with Dr. Terry Durbin
6:00 – 7:00pm…..check-in 30 minutes prior to lesson time.
Location – St. Cecilia Academy, 4210 Harding Rd, Nashville, TN 37205
***Students will also join Dr. Durbin’s Saturday Workshop Book 1 Group Class at 2:30pm in the SCA Theater (*see Saturday Workshop schedule).
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| Fri 9/27 |
ADVANCED TEEN GROUP CLASS/PIZZA PARTY with Dr. Terry Durbin
7:00 – 8:30pm…..check-in 30 minutes prior to lesson time. Location – St. Cecilia Academy, 4210 Harding Rd, Nashville, TN 37205. Repertory list: “LIBERTANGO” by Piazzolla for 3 violins, piano, bass & percussion (check with your individual teacher about music), plus Suzuki Workshop pieces from Books 5-8 will be rehearsed. Enrollment in the Saturday Workshop is required to participate in this event.
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| Sat 9/28 |
SATURDAY WORKSHOP
8:30am – CHECK-IN Location – St. Cecilia Academy, 4210 Harding Rd, Nashville, TN 37205
9:00am – GROUP CLASSES (50 minutes/each)
10:00am – GROUP CLASSES (50 minutes/each)
11:00am – GROUP CLASSES (50 minutes/each)
12:00 – 1:15pm LUNCH BREAK Nearby Restaurants
1:15pm - MTSA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & MTSA AT-LARGE BOARD ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED.
1:30pm EDMUND SPRUNGER PARENT TALK “Ideas for Successful Practice”, SCA Theater. KIDS ZONE – supervised activities provided in SCA courtyard (weather permitting) or SCA GYM, Rm 401 during this informative parent lecture.
2:30pm GROUP CLASSES ***The Friday PRE-TWINKLE/EARLY BK 1 CLASS joins Dr. Terry Durbin’s Group Class in the SCA Theater.
3:45pm FINAL WORKSHOP CONCERT (including a Pre-Twinkle/Twinklers presentation).
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WORKSHOP REPERTORY LIST:
Bk 1 – Twinkles, Lightly Row, Song of the Wind, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, May Song, Perpetual Motion, Allegretto, Etude, Minuet III, Happy Farmer
Bk 2 – Chorus, Waltz, Two Grenadiers, Lully Gavotte
Bk 3 – Minuet III (Bks 1 & 3), Humoresque
Bk 4 – Seitz Concerto #2, 3rd mvt, Vivaldi Concerto in a minor, 1st mvt
Bk 5 – Country Dance, Veracini Gigue
Bk 6 – Fiocco Allegro
Bk 7 – Mozart Minuet, Corelli Allegro
Bk 8 – Tambourin
SPECIAL PIECE (Advanced Bk 4+):
- LIBERTANGO by Piazzolla for 3 violins. Dr. Durbin’s ADVANCED TEEN GROUP CLASS will rehearse “LIBERTANGO”, plus advanced Suzuki Bks 5-8 pieces. *** Teachers, please distribute the 3 parts of “LIBERTANGO” evenly within your studio ***
FIDDLE TUNES (memorize, if possible):
- Beginner (Bk 1)/Intermediate (Bk 2+) – “BUFFALO GALS” (with verses) from “Fiddle & Song, Bk 1: A Sequenced Guide to American Fiddling" by Crystal Plohman Wiegman (available through Shar or Amazon). Note to Teachers: Buffalo Gals Tune is for students in Suzuki Bk 1 who are comfortable playing Song of the Wind/Go Tell A. Rhody or higher. The Advanced Fiddle Break & Harmony is for student in Suzuki Bks 2 & up. Encourage all your students to learn & sing the words to all the verses.
- Advanced (Bk 4+) – “JERUSALEM’S RIDGE” arranged by Crystal Plohman Wiegman.
The special piece & advanced fiddle music was chosen and distributed to teacher members in February 2019. Teacher members should contact secretary@middletnsuzuki.org if music is still needed.
