Summer String Experience 2018
A week of music, community and fun
Mark your calendar!
SUMMER STRING EXPERIENCE 2018
“Back to Nature”
Dates: Sunday July 8 to Friday July 13
Location: University of Saskatchewan Education Building
violin, viola or cello
Programs for beginners ages 4 and up: no prior experience on a string instrument
Programs for string students at all ages and levels of experience
Learn together and make new friends!
Highly qualified faculty of professional musicians on staff.
Enrichment music classes, crafts, lunch hour concerts and an evening barbecue.
Music in Early Childhood classes offered for children ages 1-3
- Final Concert Friday evening: all students participate
- Early-bird pricing: Save $50 per child! Registration forms and payment must be received no later than June 1.
presented by the Saskatoon Suzuki String Program
If you have any questions, please contact Lillian or John at (306)373-9130 or
Please see below for further information
Summer String Experience
REFUND POLICY: Registration withdrawals prior to June 10 will receive a refund of 50% of the program fee. Withdrawals after June 10 are not eligible for a refund.
Please note!!! Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied at all times by a parent or caregiver. For safety reasons, all participants are required to stay together in groups between classes, at breaks and over the lunch hour.
Please see below for pricing and program details.
Beginner Program $225
($275 after June 1)
9:00am to 12:15pm
For children age 3 and up with no prior lessons in violin or cello.
Group classes offer a basic introduction to the instrument, and preliminary skills for playing.
Music and Movement classes
Crafts and recreational activities
Highly recommended for those interested in enrolling their children in Suzuki string lessons in the fall.
A limited number of cellos are available free of charge. Violinists and violists rent their own instruments. Having a properly sized instrument for your child is important! Call for details.
Half-Day Program $235
($285 after June 1)
9:00am to 12:15pm
For children who already play violin, viola or cello and are not yet fluent in reading music and not ready to play in an orchestra.
Small and large group classes in violin, viola or cello
Movement or rhythm classes and a craft / recreation period are included.
Full-Day Program $325
($375 after June 1)
9:00am to 3:40pm
For those who have played or are ready to play in an orchestra.
Technique, Suzuki repertoire and percussion classes in the morning
Orchestra and Sectional Rehearsals in the afternoon
Participants must have experience reading music.
Sinfonia Program $375
($425 after June 1)
9:00am to 3:40pm
For more advanced players, Suzuki book 4 and up or equivalent.
String quartet coaching sessions
more advanced string orchestra
percussion and musicianship classes
Pre-instrumental Program $65
($115 after June 1)
Mon - Thu: 11:30 am to 12:15
Classes use songs, nursery rhymes, dance, movement, instruments and fun to teach basic elements of music.
Since talent can be created at a young age, children who attend music in early childhood classes have a head start when they are old enough to learn a musical instrument.
A minimum of 5 children must be registered or the class will be cancelled with refund
Children aged 1 - 3 years
The directors of the Summer String Experience wish to thank the Saskatchewan Orchestral Association, Sask Culture and Sask Lotteries for generous funding, which makes the Summer String Experience possible, and the University of Saskatchewan Department of Music for facilities.
Sunday, Jul 8, 2018, 01:00 PM
Education Building, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Special guest clinicians!
Applies to non-beginner programs only.
Payment
($275 after June 1)
Half-Day Program $235
($285 after June 1)
Full-Day Program $325
($375 after June 1)
Sinfonia Program $375
($425 after June 1)
Pre-instrumental Program $65
($115 after June 1)
Extra T-shirt $30
Thank you for joining us this summer!