Sunday, July 7 (Opening Day)

• 12–2 PM | Student Check-In
• 2 PM | Welcome/Student Orientation
• 2:45 PM | Play In
• 3:30 PM | Welcome party at The Gig

July 8—July 11

Pre-Twinklers

• 9 AM–12 PM | Classes
  • Pre-Twinklers are welcome to stay for lunch and 1 PM concert each day.
  • Pre-Twinklers will participate in the Repertoire Concert and Playdown on the last day of camp at 2:30 PM.
  • Pre-Twinklers are Suzuki strings students who have not yet begun Book 1. This section is for Pre-Twinklers and String Sprouts levels 1–3.

Book 1+

• 9 AM–5 PM | Classes
  • One practice hour is built into each student’s day.

Friday, July 12 (Closing Day)

• 9 AM–12 PM
  • Regular classes, rehearsals and masterclasses
• 1 PM
  • Suzuki Orchestra Showcase
• 2:30 PM
  • Repertoire Concert and Playdown

Core Classes

Each student at Omaha Conservatory of Music’s Suzuki Institute will take part in a masterclass, technique class, repertoire class, and large ensemble appropriate to their level and experience.

• Masterclass – 50-minute, semi-private lesson with 1-3 other students who are at a similar level. Each student takes turns having one-on-one instruction with the teacher while all other students observe.
• Technique Class – This is a class that focuses on developing both individual and ensemble skills on their instrument.
• Repertoire Class – This class focuses on learning Suzuki repertoire appropriate for specific levels and instruments. Every Repertoire class will perform on the final concert on July 12.
• Reading Orchestra – Students at Level 1 and up will be placed in an orchestra that will rehearse each day and perform on the final concert on July 12. In this class, students learn and polish their reading skills through exercises, games and learning orchestral repertoire. The student also develops chamber music skills such as listening, following, cueing and playing in an ensemble.

Electives

In addition to Core Classes, students will participate in enriching electives. Exciting new electives to be announced soon!

While not required, attending concerts and listening to as much music as possible during Suzuki Institute is a huge part of the Suzuki philosophy. Each day at 1 pm (after lunch) there will be a 30-minute concert families are encouraged to attend. There are two concerts in which students will even have an opportunity to play! Each concert will be immediately followed by a brief “Moment of Movement” to get all students moving and having fun before regular classes resume at 2 PM.

• July 8, 1 PM | Simon Concert Hall
• July 9 1 PM | Simon Concert Hall
• July 10, 1 PM | Simon Concert Hall
• July 11, 1 PM | Simon Concert Hall
• July 12, 1 PM | Suzuki Orchestra Showcase
  • Books 1+ will perform the pieces they’ve worked on in their Suzuki orchestra classes.
  • Pre-Twinkle students are encouraged to attend.
  • Free and open to the public!
• July 12, 2:30 PM | Repertoire Showcase & Playdown
  • All students participate in this concert! Repertoire classes will perform their pieces, and then every student will join together for a group playdown to end the Institute.

It pays to register early! See our tiered cost structure below.

Half Day | $375*

Full Day | $575

• January 15–February 15 | $480
• February 16–March 16 | $525
• March 17–June 3 | $575
• June 4 & after | $650**

Scholarships are available to those who apply. Please email financialaid@omahacm.org with any questions regarding scholarships and financial aid. Families will be notified of their scholarship amount on or before June 1, 2024. See the Scholarships & Financial Aid section below for more information.

• *There is no tiered structure for half day camp.
• **Registration after June 3, 2024 is subject to administrative approval.
• Payment plans are available and can be made at time of registration or by contacting the admissions team.
• Full payment is due on June 3, 2024.

Lunch Plan – $100

Lunch will be catered to the Omaha Conservatory July 8–July 12 from various nearby restaurants. Caregivers and students can opt in to these lunches for the week for $100 a person.

Housing

There are many great Airbnb, VRBO and hotel options within walking distance or a short drive of the Omaha Conservatory. We have also reserved blocks at local hotels for your convenience:

Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha I-80 at 72nd Street

Book here!

Hampton Inn Omaha/Midtown (Aksarben Area)

Book here!

If you have questions about choosing a place to stay, please call the Omaha Conservatory at (402) 932-4978 and ask for the Community & Donor Engagement Manager.

Registration opens January 15, 2024 and closes June 3, 2024.

DUE DATE: JUNE 3, 2024

In April, you will be asked to submit a placement video. This is simply to help our faculty place each student in the most appropriate classes. The placement video can double as an audition for the Student Recital that will take place during the Institute if the student notes that on their registration form. Pre-Twinkle students are not required to submit a placement video.

Your placement video should contain:

• One performance piece, played from memory.

Helpful Tips:

• A recital or lesson is a great time to capture a performance piece, and you can even record your video on a good smartphone. If you are recording outside of a performance setting, place the recording setup about six feet from your instrument. Piano accompaniment, when appropriate, is recommended.
• Landscape orientation is preferred.
• Please upload your videos to YouTube or Vimeo. Be sure anyone with the link to your video can watch it. Check that your video settings are “public” or “unlisted” but not “private.”

The Omaha Conservatory is proud to be able to provide financial assistance to its current families in the form of Ambassador Funds. These funds are given out on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed until registration is completed, and the $75 deposit is paid. Students interested in Ambassador Funds can indicate this on their registration form. A member of our admissions team will reach out in the next few business days with your final invoice, including your Ambassador award. If you are a current OCoM student hoping to know the amount of Ambassador Funds you are eligible for before you register, please reach out to financialaid@omahacm.org

Students seeking financial aid who do not currently participate in programming at Omaha Conservatory of Music are encouraged to work with their private instructors, schools, families, and community organizations to find funding opportunities.

String Sprouts

Students currently enrolled in a Strings Sprouts class are eligible for additional aid. These funds are limited. Please contact stringsprouts@omahacm.org for more information.

• The String Sprouts discount cannot be combined with any other Suzuki Institute discounts or promotional pricing.
• Only current Sprouts are eligible for the String Sprouts discount.

• Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
• Wildlife Safari State Park
• Omaha Children’s Museum
• Kaneko
• Coneflower Creamery
• Elmwood Park
• Kiewit Luminarium
• Durham Museum
• Platte River State Park
• Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
• eCreamery
• Mahoney State Park
• Gene Leahy Mall
• Old Market
• Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (has a splash-park!)
• Lauritzen Gardens
• Fontenelle Forest
• Neale Woods
• The Rose Theater
• Swimming day passes at the Jewish Community Center, YMCA, Cottonwood Hotel!

If your student must withdraw from Suzuki Institute, the $75 deposit is nonrefundable. A full refund will be given until June 3rd, 2024. A refund will be issued in an amount prorated by day, starting June 1. If a student withdraws on or after July 1, 2023, no refund will be issued.

• Before June 3 – Full refund
• June 4 to June 7 – 80% of total invoice refunded
• June 8 to June 15 – 60% of total invoice
• June 16 to June 23 – 40% of total invoice refunded
• June 24 to June 30 – 20% of total invoice refunded
• After July 1 – No refund will be issued and all tuition must still be paid.