Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Guitar and Flute students who register for a masterclass are assigned to one 55-minute masterclass on Saturday. In a masterclass, students take turns performing for a master teacher and receive feedback in front of their peers. For the remainder of the class, they learn through observation. Masterclasses will take place hourly on Saturday between 12-6pm. Book 1 students are assigned to groups of 4 and receive approx. *13-14 minutes of instruction each, Book 2-3 students are assigned to groups of 3 and receive approx. *18-19 minutes of instruction each, and Book 4 and older students are scheduled with 2 students per class and receive approx. *27-28 minutes of instruction each. *Actual time may vary by discretion of the clinician.  Students and parents are expected to stay for the entire masterclass.  Sunday schedules will not include a masterclass. Therefore, if you want a masterclass, please sign up for one on Saturday.

Do you love to compose? Would you like to share your original composition and learn techniques to improve your creative skills? Then this is the class for you! Wynn-Anne has been teaching students to compose for over 30 years, encouraging thousands of young musicians to speak music. Compositions can be in traditional notation or non-traditional notation and must be able to be performed. In this 1-hour class, discover important tools for composition that enhance musical identity and build confidence in self-expression. It is an important, natural skill for every musician! Compositions should to be submitted 2 weeks before the start of the festival.

All students in PreTwinkle and above will participate in Suzuki group class where students review common repertoire by joining in fun activities with their peers. Students can refer to the Suggested Review List for preparation.

This class is for children ages 0 - 4 and an accompanying adult. The ECE class uses song and movement as a beautiful introduction to the Suzuki method for babies and toddlers.

Folk Baroque explores the counterpoint and connections between Baroque music and traditional music from around the world. They perform on period instruments (fiddle, Baroque viola, and Baroque 'cello) and share music old and new, from a variety of traditions. Concerts feature pieces from Bach to ragtime, and centuries-old fiddle tunes to our own compositions.

Suzuki group students in Book 1 and above will explore refining techniques to make their repertoire pieces shine!

Every musical creation begins with a seed of inspiration. Wynn-Anne will take the students on a journey to explore their own creative potential. We will discover practical improvisation exercises and make original music using the shorthand of non-traditional notation. Together, we will take a journey under the sea and into deep space. We will recreate a lion roar and mimic a sloth. Self-expression is a natural part of our musical language.

Students will explore a plethora of songs and movement through the folk traditions. We will move, play games, and sing!

In this workshop we will learn a fiddle tune, playing back-up with double-stop chords, and bluegrass-style shuffle, groove, and hot licks!

Experiment with bluesy sounds! In this workshop we will learn the 12-bar blues, chord structure, and tools for improvisation.

In this an ensemble preparatory class, Piano students in Book 3 and higher have the opportunity to perform Suzuki repertoire in a chamber music setting with violin and cello.

In Musical History Tours, students will be learning how to hear the "age of scientific discovery" in some of our most famous music and why Bach is called the "Father of Music". Using costumes, storytelling, and musical performances Dr. Speicher will bring the Baroque Period to life for all ages. 

Music Mind Games is a way to learn music theory that involves a lot of fun activities! Young students will find it easy to notate rhythms, hear different chord qualities, and even transcribe melodies through fun and cooperative game play.

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano and Bass students in Book 4 and above are invited to participate in the Festival Orchestra. Students in Book 3 may participate on the recommendation of their private lesson teacher.

Students must register for Sunday Festival Activities to participate in the Festival Orchestra.

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• Please prepare parts in advance of rehearsals.

• Rehearsals will take place on Saturday, March 9 at 4:30-6:00pm and Sunday, March 10 during the final class period.

• A final performance will take place at 3pm on Sunday, March 10

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Link to Festival Orchestra piece "España Cañi" parts

Link to RECORDING of Festival Orchestra piece "España Cañi"

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Assignment of Violin Parts:

(Please consult with your private lesson teacher concerning part level and preparing your part.)

Violin I = Late Book 4/Book 5+

Violin II = Book 3/Book 4

Violin III = Book 3

If you would like to join the orchestra, or have questions concerning part levels, please email suzukifestival@gmail.com

We will discuss how values and beliefs impact practicing. We will explore the role our own history, motivations, and expectations play in practicing, and offer tools for managing challenging moments and different practice stages.

Violin, viola and cello students with play together to conclude the day.

Piano, Guitar and Flute students are encouraged to share what they are learning by performing a piece to conclude the day.