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Intermediate Program 

Violin, Viola, Cello

Saturday, March 15, 2025

8:00am-3:00pm

Register for the Intermediate Program Here

The Intermediate Program is designed for students who are ready to further refine their musicianship and technique. This program includes a side-by-side orchestra experience with more advanced Suzuki students enrolled in the Advanced Chamber Orchestra program, in addition to opportunities to further refine students' Suzuki repertoire. The day will begin at 8am and classes conclude with a Final Concert from 2:15-3:00pm.

Students who can enroll in this program include:  

VIOLIN students in Books 3 & 4

VIOLA students in Book 3*

CELLO students in Book 3*

*Due to differences in how the books are designed, viola and cello students in Suzuki Book 4 should enroll in the Chamber Orchestra Program instead of this program.

Schedule will Include: 

  • Orchestra Experiences with with Dr. Laurie Scott
  • Dalcroze Class with Dr. Jeremy Chesman
  • Masterclass lessons in small groups of 3-4 students
  • Choice of enrichment activity
  • Final Concert (2:15-3:00pm in Grant Recital Hall)
  • Observation of the Advanced Honors Masterclasses
  • Short concert by the UMKC Graduate String Quartet in Grant Hall Atrium as you exit for lunch
  • Parent-Teacher Talk with Dr. Laurie Scott titled "Creating a Self-Sustaining Musical Environment" 

Intermediate Program Workshop Cost: 

 Registration   Cost 
 Early Bird (until Friday, Jan 31st)  $70
 Standard (until classes are full)  $80


Advanced Preparation:

1. Your child will play a piece (or excerpt of their piece) at their masterclass lesson. This is often the student's current polished piece. Talk with your child's teacher to prepare for this experience. 

2. Work with your child's teacher to prepare "Where the River Shannon Flows" for Orchestra Experiences with Dr. Laurie Scott. The ensemble will have just one 60-min rehearsal to prepare for the final concert, and students should come with their parts well prepared at this level.

VIOLINS in Book 4: 1st Violin, Where the River Shannon Flows

VIOLINS in Book 3: 2nd Violin, Where the River Shannon Flows

VIOLAS in Book 3: Viola, Where the River Shannon Flows

CELLOS in Book 3: Cello, Where the River Shannon Flows

Sample recording here



Register for the Intermediate Program Here

If you are enrolling multiple students, please complete a registration form for each student.



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