{"id":200,"date":"2026-03-18T20:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/american-suzuki-institute\/?page_id=200"},"modified":"2026-05-21T18:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:46:08","slug":"asi-teacher-development-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/american-suzuki-institute\/asi-teacher-development-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"ASI Teacher Development Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-bwnb bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/american-suzuki-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ASI-Harp-Roundup-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/american-suzuki-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ASI-Harp-Roundup-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/american-suzuki-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ASI-Harp-Roundup-scaled-1.jpg\"\/><div class=\"overlay-text-backdrop\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 overlay-contentwidth\"><div class=\"hero-purple-bg overlay-pos-ll overlay-w-full  overlay-text-container\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\"><div class=\"overlay-text\">Whether online or in person, we hope teacher workshop participants dive in and immerse themselves in the &#8220;total ASI experience!&#8221;<\/div><div class=\"overlay-linkbuttons\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/american-suzuki-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/2026-ASI-Teacher-Training-Registration-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_self\">Teacher Registration <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/american-suzuki-institute\/asi-teacher-scholarships\/\" target=\"_self\">Teacher Scholarships <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/american-suzuki-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/2026-SAW-VIP-Meeting-and-Observation.pdf\" target=\"_self\">SAW Member VIP Attendee\/Observer Registration <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes and observations are offered in the earlier part of the day (see below), but&nbsp;there are many other enriching events in the latter&nbsp;part of each day as well. Whether online or in-person, we hope you will immerse yourself in the \u201ctotal ASI experience.\u201d While individual schedules will not be ready until 2 weeks prior to the Institute,&nbsp;we are offering the general schedule below to help you plan your week(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Schedule<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A meeting for all Teacher Workshop Participants on Sunday evening (prior to the course week) is required.<\/strong>&nbsp;(all times listed are Central)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8:00 am-11:00&nbsp;am \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>pedagogy and\/or observations<br><strong>11:05&nbsp;am<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 teacher\/parent lectures<br><strong>1:00 pm-4:00 pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 pedagogy and\/or observations<br>Please note that enrichment&nbsp;course hours&nbsp;are set to allow participation in unit courses during the same week.<br><strong>4:00 pm recitals<\/strong>&nbsp;(Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)<br>Evenings feature guest artists, faculty concerts, talent shows, chamber music concerts, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-callout-slim bg-purple blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div class=\"cs-structure\"><div class=\"cs-icon\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"music\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-music \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M468 7c7.6 6.1 12 15.3 12 25l0 304c0 44.2-43 80-96 80s-96-35.8-96-80 43-80 96-80c11.2 0 22 1.6 32 4.6l0-116.7-224 49.8 0 206.3c0 44.2-43 80-96 80s-96-35.8-96-80 43-80 96-80c11.2 0 22 1.6 32 4.6L128 96c0-15 10.4-28 25.1-31.2l288-64c9.5-2.1 19.4 .2 27 6.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"cs-text\">Festival C\u200boncerts take place on the Fridays of both weeks. Teacher Workshop Participants are asked to help with concerts and are invited to play in them. Please plan to stay for this exciting event!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teacher Development Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To help train successful Suzuki teachers, the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) has set up a teacher development program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers interested in studying the Suzuki philosophy, pedagogy, and other aspects of the method enroll in courses corresponding to each book.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To register courses with the SAA, teachers should register as a participant on the SAA site before registering with ASI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fees will be refunded&nbsp;only if ASI cancels a class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MME With Suzuki Certificate<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The MME with Suzuki certificate is currently on hold. Information will be updated as it becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Course Offerings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Course<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Time (if different from above)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dates<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Trainer<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Modality<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ECC!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/18 and 7\/19<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Laura Shaw<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dual Delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Violin Unit 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/20-31 (M-Fx2)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pat D\u2019Ercole<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">In Person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unit 2 Violin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/20-24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ann Montzka-Smelser<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dual Delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Violin Teaching Strategies<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/25-26<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pat D\u2019Ercole<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dual Delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unit 3 Violin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/27-31<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ann Motzka-Smelser<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dual Delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unit 4 Violin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/20-24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Colleen Fitzgerald<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dual Delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unit 5 Violin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/20-24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Beth Titterington<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dual Delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unit 6 Violin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/27-31<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Beth Titterington<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dual Delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Violin Practicum<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/20-24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nancy Lokken<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unit 7 Voice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1-4 pm; Observations 6-8 pm<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/20-24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Mary Hofer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dual Delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unit 7 Cello<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/20-24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Laura Shaw<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">SECE Stage 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/27-31<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Danette Warren<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">In Person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Creative Music Literacy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11 am-1 pm<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/20-24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Carrie Salisbury<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kitchen Table Violin Repairs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TBA<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7\/27-31<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dalton Potter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">In Person<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Unit courses, unless otherwise noted, take place during the student class schedule, as noted above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Important Information for All Teacher Training Participants<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Every Child Can! (ECC) <\/strong>must be taken prior to beginning Book 1 training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training for Books 1,&nbsp;2, and&nbsp;3 must be completed in order.&nbsp;After that, books may be studied in any order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAA Auditions are required prior to beginning Book 1 training and again to participate in Unit 5 training. Audition requirements can be found on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/suzukiassociation.org\/teachers\/teacher-training\/audition-guidelines\/\">Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) website.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAA registration fee is required on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/suzukiassociation.org\/\">SAA website<\/a>&nbsp;before registering for the course with ASI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For all teacher training courses except&nbsp;<strong>ECC<\/strong> participants must:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be an active SAA member.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be 18\u200b\u200b\u200b&nbsp;or older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a high school diploma or its equivalent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All participants will be performing in class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All participants (excepts pianists) are required to bring their own instruments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100% attendance<\/strong>&nbsp;is required in order to register a course with the SAA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No video recording is permitted in class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All participants should be conversant with the ideas presented in Dr. Suzuki\u2019s book&nbsp;<em>Nurtured by Love<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early bird deadline is M\u200b\u200bay 31. Late fees will be assessed after that time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$40 tuition rebate will be given to teachers who sign up for two Suzuki core units. (SECE, Practicum,&nbsp;Enrichment, and Supplemental courses not included).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course Cancellations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Every Child Can! (ECC)<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>July 18-19, 2026, 1:00 \u2013 5:00 pm (total of 8 hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: $160<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For teachers, prospective teachers, parents, and others interested in the Suzuki philosophy and method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required first course in the <a href=\"https:\/\/suzukiassociation.org\/teachers\/teacher-trainers\/\">Suzuki Association of the Americas Teacher Development Program.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eight-hour course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taught by Laura Shaw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Unit 1 (All Instruments and Voice)<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>28 hours of instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 hours of observation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: $975<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violin Unit 1 taught by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/american-suzuki-institute\/asi-faculty\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"206\">Pat D&#8217;Ercole<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 20-31, 2026 (M-F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a>Every Child Can! (ECC)<\/a> is a prerequisite for Unit 1 (Can be taken at ASI on July 18-19, 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/suzukiassociation.org\/teachers\/teacher-training\/audition-guidelines\/\">SAA audition process<\/a> 14 days prior to beginning Unit 1 training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read Dr. Suzuki\u2019s <em>Nurtured by Love&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorize Unit 1 repertoire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must take Unit 1 before completing other book levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unit classes do not meet on Saturday and Sunday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Books 2 and Beyond (All Instruments and Voice)<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15 hours of instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 hours of observation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: $585<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books 1,&nbsp;2&nbsp;and&nbsp;3 must be taken in sequence. After Book 3, unit&nbsp;training may be completed in any order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching Strategies must be taken prior to beginning Unit 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book 5 and above must have completed the SAA advanced or comprehensive audition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare repertoire to be studied to the point of fluent performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorization is not required but is recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read or re-read Dr. Suzuki\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Nurtured by Love&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em>Ability Development from Age Zero.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$40 tuition rebate will be given to teachers who sign up for two Suzuki core units. (SECE, Practicum and Supplemental courses not included).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Practicum<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Practicum may not be taken simultaneously with another unit course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 class hours of lecture\/demonstration and 8 hours of observation required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: $615<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants must have a current Suzuki studio and must have completed a minimum of ECC and Unit 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria for Practicum videos:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A complete 30-minute lesson.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One 30-minute segment containing materials of their choice. (Possibilities are consecutive lessons of the same student, a group lesson, a reading lesson, a challenging student, lessons at different book levels, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More footage can be included, but video viewing will depend on time constraints, class size and other factors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angle of the camera must show the student\u2019s hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The closest possible camera placement should be used which includes the student\u2019s entire body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The teacher should be visible during much of the lesson.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whenever possible, include the parent as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try for the best possible sound and video quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Supplemental Courses<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>ASI is not offering a supplemental course this year. If you are interested in non-unit courses, consider an enrichment course (see below) or attending ASI as an observer of student classes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE)<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SECE Stage 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-requisites:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of Every Child Can (ECC!)&nbsp;or Filosofia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAA&nbsp;Membership&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/suzukiassociation.org\/about\/membership\/\">Join the SAA.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SECE candidates must be able to sing in tune, keep a steady beat, and must have studied the songs and rhymes of the original English language version of the SECE curriculum. Candidates must be prepared to perform the songs and rhymes during the SECE training and lead activities in the demonstration class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cost: $685<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This course is not offered online.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taught by Danette Warren<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each stage is taught 6 hours per day, over 5 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Teacher Enrichment Courses<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrichment courses are offered to expand a teacher&#8217;s horizons into different areas in music education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 hours of instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$320<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses can be added to your SAA profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100% attendance is expected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course hours are set during hours that allow teachers to participate in a unit course and enrichment during the same week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses Offered in 2026:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kitchen Table Violin Repairs &#8211; Dalton Potter (Week 2). <\/strong>This course involves hands-on experience with basic violin maintenance and repairs. <strong>In person only. Hours TBA with instructor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creative Music Literacy &#8211; Carrie Salisbury (Week 1)<\/strong>:<br><em>Dive into an innovative course for Suzuki educators with resources for teaching applied music theory to wind and string students through games, creative composition, and improvisation. Explore strategies for introducing chord theory with early arranging and composition skills using folk songs and popular music. The course will include: a structured pedagogy for music literacy benchmarks, applied activities for lessons and group classes, empowerment to create original arrangements for your multi-level groups, original and unpublished group arrangements by Salisbury\/McLean, and a comprehensive teacher resource packet in PDF form. <\/em><strong>Hours: M-F 11 am-1 pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Midday Teacher\/Parent Lectures<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two to three lectures per day, presented by ASI trainers and faculty. Monday-Thursday at 11:05am. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available to all teachers and parents who have registered for classes at ASI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attendance at these lectures&nbsp;is optional, unless assigned by the teacher trainer of your class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topics may include Suzuki Philosophy, communication, parent-child interaction, goals, early childhood development, working with teenagers, or instrumental techniques and musicianship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive a schedule of lectures upon check-in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An opportunity for added value unique to the America Suzuki Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Institute Observer<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available for teachers who wish only to observe the teaching of students enrolled at the American Suzuki Institute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observers&nbsp;may not attend Teacher Training classes or register for credit with the SAA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observers are free to design their own schedules.&nbsp; There is no coursework or performing participation requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any adult who is not enrolled in Teacher Training classes, or is not the parent\/guardian of an enrolled student must enroll as an observer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observer fee: $260 per week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Suzuki Association of Wisconsin (SAW) VIP Attendees<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAW Meeting and Attendee Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Suzuki Association of Wisconsin holds its annual meeting at ASI. If you are an SAW member and interested in attending and taking in some of the sights and sounds of ASI, please complete the SAW Member VIP Observer Form (linked below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The annual meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 28 at 11:05 am.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are invited to observe in-person on Tuesday\/Wednesday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-SAW-VIP-Meeting-and-Observation.pdf\">SAW Member VIP Observer Form<\/a> and be sure to check in at the office upon arrival. Name tags are required for all adults and children on the premises during the Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">American Suzuki Foundation Scholarships<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teacher Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Suzuki Foundation (ASF), located in Stevens Point, provides scholarship and support for both the Aber Suzuki Center and the American Suzuki Institute. The generosity of the ASF has helped hundreds of families and teachers to pursue their dreams of musical excellence, whether in the home or in the studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Teacher Training Scholarships are given in honor of Dr. Suzuki&#8217;s commitment to teacher education and are highly coveted. This year, the Foundation is offering $1,000 scholarships that are based on demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the Suzuki philosophy. Preference will be given to in-person attendees. A video audition and recommendations are required. The American Suzuki Institute is deeply grateful for the support given by the ASF over the years. More information and forms can be found by clicking the links below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/ENpTDCUZkE\" target=\"_self\">Teacher Training Scholarship Application and Checklist (registration required) <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/fPuesBWSLA\" target=\"_self\">Teacher Training Scholarship Recommendation (2 required) <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-callout-slim bg-purple blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div class=\"cs-structure\"><div class=\"cs-icon\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"music\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-music \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M468 7c7.6 6.1 12 15.3 12 25l0 304c0 44.2-43 80-96 80s-96-35.8-96-80 43-80 96-80c11.2 0 22 1.6 32 4.6l0-116.7-224 49.8 0 206.3c0 44.2-43 80-96 80s-96-35.8-96-80 43-80 96-80c11.2 0 22 1.6 32 4.6L128 96c0-15 10.4-28 25.1-31.2l288-64c9.5-2.1 19.4 .2 27 6.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"cs-text\">Please note that a nominal fee for registration of a course with the Suzuki Association of the Americas is required before enrolling in the course with American Suzuki Institute.<\/div><div class=\"cs-linkbutton\"><a class=\"cs-button\" href=\"https:\/\/suzukiassociation.org\/\">Suzuki Association of the Americas<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Classes and observations are offered in the earlier part of the day (see below), but&nbsp;there are many other enriching events in the latter&nbsp;part of each day as well. 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