Three Workshops

Retreat for Violin and Viola Teachers

“The Teaching of Violin to Young People”

Part I (Beginning the Journey): June 20-25, 2008

Part II (Establishing a Healthy Foundation): June 25-29, 2008

and introducing our newest workshop

Retreat for School String Teachers

“Using Retreat Principles in the Public School Setting”

                                                               June 20-25, 2008

                                            Mimi Zweig, Director

   Brenda Brenner, Coordinator

Rebecca Henry

James Przygocki

Sherry Sinift
Peggy Wheeler

Our summer program gives string players and teachers the opportunity to participate in an intensive String Academy Pedagogy Workshop.  Each workshop will incorporate the philosophies of Shinichi Suzuki, Paul Rolland, and Mimi Zweig.    Retreats will include lectures, demonstrations, and opportunities to observe master teachers in the Indiana University String Academy and world-renowned guest artists.  Participants in The Retreat for Violin and Viola Teachers also have the opportunity to apply workshop principles through private lessons and master class performance opportunities.

This year, we are introducing “Using the Retreat Principles in the Public School Setting” geared towards public school instruction.  Teachers will be involved in the morning lectures focusing on the specifics of string playing.  Afternoon sessions will be devoted to applying these principles to classroom situations and will include group teaching, ensemble playing and orchestra rehearsal techniques.  Sessions will address elementary through high school orchestra and include cello and bass playing.