6th Suzuki Teachers’ Exchange Convention in Germany

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EUROPEAN TEACHERS’ CONVENTION
1 – 2 November 2014

In cooperation with the ESTA
European String Teachers’ Association

Start: Saturday, 1 November 2014, 2:30 p.m.
End: Sunday, 2 November 2014, 4:00 p.m.

 

LET US WORK TOGETHER!

6th Suzuki Teachers’ Xchange Weekend in Germany
(Violin / Viola / Cello)

Suzuki teachers from all over the world will come to the Conference and share their experience.
They are preparing wonderful lectures,
discussions and instrumental sessions FOR YOU.

One of the highlights will be the world-renowned British violin pedagogue Simon Fischer,
author of “BASICS” and many other publications.

Video Introduction by Simon Fischer:
Featuring simple but instantly effective exercises for building,
improving or maintaining a fine and sensitive tone
on any bowed string instrument.

Tove Detreköy: “To teach is to touch a life forever”. (Xchange Conference 2012)

Lectures among others:

Charles Krigbaum, Agathe Jerie, Anders Grøn, Andrea Mugrauer,
Isabel Morey Suau, Kathrin Averdung,
Veronika Kimiti, Mike Hoover, Sue Hunt,
Sara and Silvia Migliorini, Marco Messina, Elena Enrico,
Carol Bez, Dr. Ingrid Schlenk, Gino Romero Ramirez, Kerstin Wartberg

Additional Courses

Course A:
Intensive Course for Suzuki Violin Teachers

Start: Friday, 31 October 2014, 2:30 p.m.
End: Saturday, 01 November 2014, 12:00 a.m.

BASICS for Young Violinists
Exploring intermediate techniques for the developing violinist

In order to play the pieces in Books 4-6 well, long-term preparation of many left and right hand techniques is necessary.
This course will be devoted to focus on how various technical skills such as: vibrato, playing in positions, double stops, bowing patterns, articulation, and the use of varying bow speeds can be thoroughly prepared so that they are ready for use in the Suzuki repetoire of the intermediate level.

 

Course C:
Intensive Course for Suzuki Violin Teachers

Start: Sunday, 02 November 2014, 5:00 p.m.
End: Monday, 03 November 2014, 1:30 p.m.

Goals for the First Year

Experienced Suzuki teachers from various European countries and the USA will share details about their personal plan for shaping the first year of lessons. Which instrumental and musical goals have priority and how are they implemented with their students? How do they help their students develop stamina, discipline and concentration? How do they guide the parents towards effectively supporting their children’s musical development?

 

Course D:
Intensive Course for Suzuki Cello Teachers

Start: Sunday, 02 November 2014, 5:00 p.m.
End: Monday, 03 November 2014, 1:30 p.m.

Faculty: Anders Grøn, Denmark & Carol Bez, Switzerland

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Conference Director:
Kerstin Wartberg

Conference Venue:
REMSCHEID ACADEMY
Küppelstein 34, Germany
D-42857 Remscheid

Conference Languages:
English and German

Arrival:

It is not difficult to reach Remscheid. We shall send you a description how to find your way by car, train or plane. There are three airports near Remscheid (at a distance of 40-60 kilometers).

Many low-cost airlines fly to Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn and Dortmund.

We hope to see you at the Teachers’ Convention!

Report about the
Teachers’ Convention 2013

Part 1 by Heidi Curatolo, Aspen / USA
http://www.germansuzuki.com/?p=4729

Part 2 by Heidi Curatolo, Aspen / USA
http://www.germansuzuki.com/?p=4740

Part 3 by Heidi Curatolo, Aspen / USA
http://www.germansuzuki.com/?p=4833