OUR SUZUKI INSTITUTE
OWMSI is open to all Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass students in Suzuki Books 1+
Registration is from 2-3 p.m. on the first day of the session. Chamber music rehearsals begin at 3 p.m.
This program runs alongisde with our Practice Pathways camp.
DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes and rehearsals will happen, daily, between 8:30am and 3:30pm. This will include a masterclass (small group lesson), group class, orchestra or note reading ensemble, an enrichment class, and a chamber ensemble rehearsal*. Each student will likely have at least one hour of break, and all campers have 11:30-12:30 free, when piano rehearsals for the day’s recitals will occur.
Recitals will begin at 4pm every day, you will be assigned a day when you check in on the first day.
Masterclasses for books 1 & 2 will have 4 students within an hour, for book 3+ there will be three students an hour. Please note that one of the pillars of the Suzuki philosophy is that parents are actively involved and present in their child’s masterclass and group class.
*Chamber music is an optional addition for Violin and Viola students book 5+, and Cello and Bass students Book 4+. Additional charges will apply
8:30 Masterclass (lesson) in the Orchard House
9:30 Orchestra in Ogontz Hall
10:30 Group Class in Sutherland
11:30 Piano Rehearsal (if recital day)
12:30 LUNCH
1:30 Break
2:30 Fiddling in Ogontz Hall
4:00 Recital in the Rehearsal Hall
Example Schedule
Registration Fee: $125
Food/ Lodging/ Facilities Fees: $990 (This price is determined by Camp Ogontz)
Tuition:
Books 4+: $675
Books 1+: $625
Chamber Music: $150
Early Bird Special until March 1st: Registration Fee Waived!
TUITION AND FEES
STUDENT RECITALS
All students are encouraged to play in one of the daily solo recitals. The day you perform will be determined when you check in. Pieces must be memorized and polished. Please bring the piano accompaniment for any piece outside of the Suzuki literature.
2025 FACULTY
Faculty bios can be found here.
Violin
Linda Fiore
Michael McLean
Kim Barrett
Liza Barley
Annelise Ohse
Annelies Dougherty
Viola
Sarah Smale
Cello
Christopher Fiore
Bass
Domenick Fiore
Piano Accompaniment
Alexis Zingale
Jack Kurutz
Lake swimming (with lifeguard attending)
Kayaking and Canoeing (life jackets provided)
Pick up soccer and field games
Arts and Crafts
OTHER DAYTIME ACTIVITES
Welcome playdown and information session
Faculty Concert
Folk Dancing
Group Class and Fiddling Concert
EVENING EVENTS
informal chamber music reading also occurs every evening for all ages and abilities