Opening Day: Saturday, July 15 | 2:00pm to 5:00pm (families can begin checking in at noon)

• 12-2:00pm: Student Check-In
• 2:00-2:30pm: Welcome/Student Orientation
• 2:45-3:15pm: Tune-ups
• 3:30-4:30pm: Play In!

Sunday, July 16 – Wednesday, July 19 | 9:00am to 5:00pm

• 9:00am – 12:00pm: Classes
• 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
• 1:00-1:30pm: Lunch Hour Recital
• 1:30pm-1:50pm: Moment of Movement
• 2:00-5:00pm: Classes

Caregiver Coffee Circle – On Sunday, July 16 at 10am and Wednesday, July 19 at 4pm, a special parent session called Caregiver Coffee Circle will be offered throughout the day to caregivers attending Suzuki Institute with their children. Attendance at Caregiver Coffee Circle is not required but strongly encouraged, as the class offers tips and strategies for getting the most out of your Suzuki experience, and serves as a great time to connect with other Suzuki Caregivers. More information on these sessions will be sent to caregivers after registration closes in June.

Closing Day: Thursday, July 20 | 9:00am to 3:30pm

• 9:00am – 12:00pm: Classes
• 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
• 1:30pm: Orchestra & Repertoire Classes Concert, Play Down, and Farewell!

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.
• 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 Thursday July 20. 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.
• Rhythm Jam – Students who are not yet at Book 1 or just beginning it will be placed in Rhythm Jam, a class that focuses on strengthening rhythm and ensemble skills. Rhythm Jam will not have a performance on the final concert.

Electives

In addition to Core Classes, students will have one elective class. Please review this list below and select your top three choices when registering. While we cannot guarantee your student will be placed in one of their top choices, their preferences are strongly considered as the schedules are created.

• Art Expressions – Students have the opportunity to use a brush, pencil, papier mache and more to create works of visual art in an inviting and encouraging space.
• Music by Diverse Composers – Explore repertoire from all kinds of genres and composers including fiddling pieces, music by black composers, music by women composers, latinx genres, world music, and more.
• Movie Music – In this class the student explores the art of composing by creating small vignettes of music. This class will conclude with an in-class showcase on July 20.
• Ukulele – Students will get a chance to explore the basics of ukulele: strumming patterns, basic chords, and even reading tablature. This class will conclude with an in-class performance on July 20. Recommended for ages 7 & up.

While not required, attending concerts and listening to as much music as possible during Institute is a huge part of the Suzuki philosophy. Each day after lunch, at 1 pm, there will be a 30 minute concert that 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.

Student Recital – Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 1 pm. Seven or eight students will be invited to play for this recital based on their audition videos to perform on the student recital. If your student would like to be considered for this opportunity, be sure to make note of that on their registration form.

Variety Show – Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 1 pm. Variety Show is a great opportunity for students to showcase a talent they have that is something other than their primary Suzuki instrument. Previous acts have included contortionists, piano solos, and even dramatic readings. The sky’s the limit! Auditions for the Variety Show will be held during the lunch hour on Monday July 17, 2023.

Suzuki Institute Tuition

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

• Jan 23-Feb 16, tuition cost: $450
• Feb 17-March 15, tuition cost: $475
• March 16-April 15, tuition cost: $500
• April-June 1, tuition cost: $525

Admission to Omaha Conservatory of Music Suzuki Institute after June 1 is subject to $50 late fee and administrative approval.

Lunch Plan – $100

Lunch will be catered to the Conservatory Sunday, July 17 – Thursday, July 20 from various nearby restaurants. Caregivers and students can opt into 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 Conservatory. If you have questions about choosing a place to stay, please call the Conservatory at 402-932-4978 and ask for the events manager.

Registration opens January 23, 2023 and closes June 1, 2023. Students must submit an audition video to complete their registration. This is simply to help our faculty place each student in the most appropriate classes. The audition 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.

Audition Video – If you chose to wait to submit your audition video or want to submit an updated one after you’ve registered, please send that to camps@omahacm.org before May 1, 2023. If you registered after May 1, please submit your video before June 1, 2023.

Scholarships are available through generous supporters of Omaha Conservatory of Music, and are given on a first come, first served basis. To be considered for scholarships, please fill out the application below when you register for Suzuki Institute. Scholarship funds may only be applied to tuition.

Families will be notified of their scholarship amount before June 1, 2023.

• Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
• Wildlife Safari State Park
• Omaha Children’s Museum
• Kaneko
• Coneflower Creamery
• Elmwood Park
• 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!