2014-2015

Suzuki Flute TEACHER TRAINING COURSE

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SUZUKI METHOD

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Violinist Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998) Flutist Toshio Takahashi

Suzuki philosophy : Every child has talent !Suzuki noticed that all children learn to

speak their mother tongue. His approach to music education is based on similar natural learning principles as used when learning to speak one’s mother tongue.!

The main Suzuki principles :! Early start Learning by listening Aural approach,delayed note reading Parent participation Set repertoire Individual and group lessons Positive approach!!!!!

Suzuki Music lessons Pupils develop a way of working which helps

them in other studies Pupils learn how to present themselves

through frequent workshops and concerts Pupils learn social skills by attending group

lessons, workshops and play togethers Pupils will experience music making as an

inspiring and social activity

!Suzuki method for flute !

Flutist Toshio Takahashi has - in close collaboration with world renown flute pedagogue Marcel Moyse - adapted the Suzuki method for flute.

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SUZUKI FLUTE TEACHER TRAINING COURSE 2014-2015Introductory weekend May 30-31 2014 Hotel Seeblick Emmetten, SwitzerlandContact person : Martin Rüttimannmartin_ruettimann@hotmail.com

Course Fee Introductory weekendLevel 1Level 2

Course location and organization Saumstrasse 47 Zürich, Switzerland6-7 Training weekends depending on number of participantsStarting date : October 25-26 2014Dates to be determined with trainer and participants

Course material and required reading level 1 Suzuki Flute book 1Suzuki Flute CD 1-2S.Suzuki : Nurtured by Love & Ability Development

Course requirements Audition ( Mozart Flute Concerto in D major ) and Interview.Trainees should have a professional music degree on their instrument or show an equivalentstandard of playing.

Exam Candidates will be examined on Performance (exam repertoire) and Teaching with equal weighting.Examination is concluded with a viva voce

Structure of Suzuki Flute Teacher Training !!The Suzuki Flute teacher Training course

follows syllabus and guidelines of the ESA ( European Suzuki Association) and is the only internationally recognised Suzuki Flute Teacher Training course in the Netherlands.In total there are 5 levels.Each level takes 1-2 years to complete. It is not necessary to complete all levels. When all modules of a level are completed the trainee can present for an ESA Exam after consultation with the Teacher Trainer/Course Director.!Course content: !

A. Principles of the Suzuki Philosophy :Every child canEarly startAural approachIntensive listeningParent participation & educationChild friendly approachTips for review and refinement

Positive approachB.Structuring individual lessons.C.Function and content of group lessonsD.ObservationE.Teaching Points of Suzuki Flute repertoire F.Solo performanceG.Business skills for music teachers!

Introductory weekend : May 30-31 2014 !10.00-16.30 First session about method and course.Location : Hotel SeeblickEmmetten, SwitzerlandApplication deadline 15 April 2014.

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COURSE MATERIALS & EXAM REPERTOIRE LEVEL 1-5Level 1 Suzuki flute book 1Suzuki flute CD 1-2S.Suzuki : Nurtured by Love S.Suzuki : Ability Development

Exam repertoire R.Taki : Moon over the ruined CastleG.F.Händel : Bourrée

Level 2 Suzuki flute book 2 and 3Suzuki flute CD 3-4-5S.Suzuki : His speeches and essaysE.Hermann : The Man and his Philosophy

Exam repertoire C.W. von Gluck : OrphéeA.Woodall : Serenade

Level 3 Suzuki flute book 4 and 5Suzuki flute CD 3-4-5Kay Collier Slone : They’re rarely too young.....Edward Kreitman : Teaching from the Balance PointEdmund Sprunger : Helping Parents Practice

Exam repertoire G.F.Händel : Allegro J.S. Bach : Rondeau, Sarabande andBourrée 1 & 2 From B minor Suite

Level 4 Suzuki flute book 6 and 7Suzuki flute CD 6-7David Blum : Casals and the Art of Interpretation

Exam repertoire J.S. Bach : Polonaise, Double en Badinerie from B minor Suite Th. Boehm : Swiss Air variations OR B. Godard : Allegretto

Level 5 Suzuki flute book 8 and 9Suzuki Flute CD 8-9W.en C.Starr :To learn with Love

Examenrepertoire F. Doppler : Fantaisie Pastorale HongroiseW.A.Mozart : Concerto in G OR in D Major PLUS a piece of own choice (non Suzuki repertoire)

Course conditions !Participants are required to be members of the

National Suzuki Association in their country of residence.!Application conform contract .Payment conditions as

specified by Suzuki Institut der Schweiz!Absence caused by illness : Missed hours (of max.1

session) can be compensated by observation of Suzuki lessons of a ESA Teacher Trainer.

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ESA Teacher Training Syllabus Level 1

Minimum attendance (contact hours) = 150 hours !Module 1.1 Suzuki Philosophies

1.1.1 Mother Tongue Approach1.1.2 Talent Education & Suzuki Triangle / Ability Development1.1.3 Listening / Environment / Every Child

Module 1.2 Suzuki Instrumental Performance 1.2.1 Tonalisation1.2.2 Detailed study of the Suzuki Repertoire of Level 1

Module 1.3 Suzuki Pedagogy 1.3.1 Study and application of the Pre-Twinkler stage1.3.2 Study and application of the Teaching Points for Level 11.3.3 Group teaching1.3.4 The Master Class setting from the start1.3.5 Playing by ear and introducing the Development of Tuning skills

Module 1.4 Parent Education 1.4.1 Parent as home teacher/ Home practice/ How to create the environment1.4.2 Review from the start /Repertoire Building / Talent Education

Module 1.5 Supervised Teaching 1.5.1 Individual lessons (Minimum of 5)1.5.2 Group lessons (Minimum of 2)

Module 1.6 Observation: 20 hours minimum 1.6.1 Educate trainees to improve their observation and listening skills1.6.2 Observation of lessons on training course1.6.3 Observation of children’s Pre-Twinkle, Twinkle and Book 1, Individual and Group lessons1.6.4 Observation of the upper Levels, when possible.

Module 1.7 Journal 1.7.1 Start a loose leaf Journal with a detailed list of Pre-Twinkle steps1.7.2 Make a detailed list of Teaching Points for Level 1 including tone and technical exercises1.7.3 Write a paper entitled 'What is the Suzuki Method/Philosophy?'1.7.4 Outline the steps for setting up a Suzuki program or tips on how to integrate Suzuki intoyour current job.1.7.5 Prepare an information leaflet or sheet for new Suzuki parents to include studio policy,information about local music shops, repairers, national and international Suzukiorganisations1.7.6 Maintain a notebook/record of observations showing key points and methods of teaching

Module 1.8 Resources and references 1.8.1 Required Reading : ‘Nurtured by Love’ and‘Ability Development from age Zero’ by Shinichi Suzuki1.8.2 Recommended Reading - As advised by the Teacher Trainer1.8.3 Videos/DVDs - As advised by the Teacher Trainer

Module 1.9 Workshops and Institutes 1.9.1 Participate as an observer, trainee or student in a Suzuki Workshop or Institute

Module 1.10 ESA Exam Level 1 1.10.1 Only when Modules 1.1 - 1.9 are completed can the trainee present for an ESA Examafter consultation with (and recommendation by) the Teacher Trainer/Course Director.1.10.2 Written requirements, Videos, Audio recordings or DVD's are to be presented at leasttwo months prior to the Exam, or by arrangement with the Teacher Trainer.1.10.3 The ESA Level 1 Examination must be taken as a separate Exam from any other Level

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PRELIMINARY DATES 2014-2015 May 30-31 2014 Introductory course („Schnupperkurs”) 10.00 - 16.30Hotel Seeblick, Emmetten

Remaining dates to be decided with training group

July 5th 2014 Deadline auditions : Mozart Flute Concerto in D major Can be submitted as DVD or You Tube link

Remaining dates to be decided with training group !

October 25-26 2014 First Teacher Training weekend Saumstrasse 47 Zürich, Switzerland

Suzuki Flute Workshop Suzuki Flute workshop For all Suzuki flute teachers and their pupilsDate and location to be decided with training group

Course director !Flautist,teacher and teacher trainer Anke van der Bijl has taught at numerous international Suzuki Flute workshops for children and conducted Teacher Training courses in the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Italy ,the UK and Russia. She has lectured at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague and the Prince Claus Conservatory of Groningen.!Studies !2012 Suzuki Institut der Schweiz Early Childhood Education2008 Instituto Suzuki Italiano Children’s Music Lab 2006 Post Graduate Talent Education Research Institute Matsumoto ( Japan) 2001 Colorado Suzuki Institute in Aspen (USA )1995-2000 British Suzuki Institute 1990,1995 en 1997 Flute courses with Toshio Takahashi in St.Andrews ,Dublin and Helsinki1982-1987 Utrechts Conservatorium 1977-1980 Strasbourg Conservatoire National

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Experience !Teacher Trainer/examiner ESAESA Instrumental director Flute ESAGuest teacher International Suzuki WorkshopsLectures for Dutch Flute Society (NFG)Founder Fluitschool Flautissimo in 19871987-2001 Flute teacher at music schools in Waddinxveen & Bodegraven

! !Contact details !

Anke van der Bijlflautissimo@endoria.netwww.fluitschool.nl!Martin Rüttimannmartin_ruettimann@hotmail.com

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