Summer String Experience 2019
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2019!
Please email to be added to our waitlist.
July 7-12, 2019
University of Saskatchewan, Education Building
Join us for a week of music and fun where string players and those ready to learn a string instrument
can explore a whole universe of sound, fun, and friendship!
Beginner Program
9:00am to 12:15pm
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for children ages 3+ with no prior lessons in violin or cello
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group classes offer a basic introduction to the instrument, and preliminary skills for playing
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movement classes, crafts, and recreational activities
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recommended for those interested in enrolling their children in Suzuki String Program in the fall
Half-Day Program
9:00am to 12:15pm
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for children who already play violin, viola or cello
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are not yet fluent in reading music and not ready to play in an orchestra
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small and large group classes in violin, viola, or cello
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movement classes, crafts, and recreational activities
Full-Day Program
9:00am to 3:40pm
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for those who have played or are ready to play in an orchestra.
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technique, repertoire, and percussion classes in the morning
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orchestra and sectional rehearsals in the afternoon
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experience reading music
Sinfonia Program
9:00am to 3:40pm
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For more advanced players, Suzuki book 4 and up or equivalent
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String quartet coaching sessions
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more advanced string orchestra
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percussion and musicianship classes
Pre-instrumental
11:30 am to 12:15 pm
Children aged 1 - 3 years
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classes use songs, nursery rhymes, dance, movement, instruments and fun to teach basic elements of music
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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
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minimum of 10 children must be registered or the class will be cancelled with refund
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:
“My kids love their time at the Summer String Experience!
It’s a great way to keep their violin skills up over the summer.
The organization of the event is very well done, and the final concert
always blows us away!”
“So pleased with this program! We learned so much, met great new people. Definitely look forward
to doing it again!”
“The SSE is a wonderful and enriching program that we look forward to every summer. The instruction is excellent and it is amazing what they
accomplish in one week.”
For more information contact us at
306-373-9130 or