Peaks to Plains Suzuki Institute (PPSI), approved by the Suzuki Associa-tion of the Americas offers Suzuki stu-dents the opportunity to supplement their music studies by working with teachers from different parts of the country, interacting with other children of like interest and experiencing a full and nurturing musical environment. Parents will enjoy classes and perform-ances with their children, meeting other parents and attending parent classes. Teachers will be able to re-ceive short-term teacher training by registered SAA teacher trainers.

Phoenix Quartet

The Phoenix String Quartet weighs approximately 525 pounds. That's over a quarter ton. Some seasons of the year they weigh even more. While not weighing themselves, the quartet works and resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where they perform and teach as the core members of the nonprofit arts organization The Phoenix Ensemble. They have performed recently in such venues as the Dennos Museum Center Concert Series, the Ives American Music Festival, the Grove Street Music Festival, PhoenixPhest!, and recently completed a five-city tour in Mexico as featured art-ists of the Festival Artistico Coahuila. Members of the quartet have worked with many of the great chamber musi-cians of our time, including members of the Cleveland, Juilliard, Guarneri, Takacs and Cavani string quartets. Among the

four of them, they hold degrees from The Juilliard School, New England Con-servatory, The Cleveland Institute of Mu-sic, and University of Michigan. Peaks to Plains marks the quartet's first Suzuki Institute experience.

July 14-18, 2008

Suzuki Student Institute for:

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Harp

Suzuki Teacher Training for: Violin and Harp

Chamber Camp for: Advanced string players

Phoenix Quartet—Gabe Bolkosky, Alicia Doudna, Rebecca Albers, Mary Ann Ramos

Inside this issue:

Location: Academy of Charter Schools

11800 Lowell Blvd. Westminster, CO

Important deadlines:

• Scholarship application: March 16, 2008

• Student Honors Recital application: May 1, 2008

• Early Registration: May 1, 2008

• Late registration: June 1, 2008

Website: http://bcn.bouler.co.us/arts/

ppsi

Contact: Ann Kitayama

akitayama@aol.com 303-469-4061

Student Program 2

Daily Schedule 2

Advanced String Camp 2 Honors Recital 2 Enrichment Classes 3 Teacher Training 4

Scholarships 5 Faculty 5

Misc. 5

Student Registration 6

6331 Glenmoor Road Boulder, CO 80303

Telephone: 303-469-4061 Email: akitayama@aol.com URL: http://bcn.boulder.co.us/arts/ppsi

Twelfth Annual Peaks to Plains Suzuki Institute July 14—18, 2008

http://bcn.boulder.co.us/arts/ppsi

Ann Kitayama, Director akitayama@aol.com

303-469-4061

Student classes for

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Harp

Teacher classes for

Violin and Harp

Advanced Chamber Camp with the Phoenix Quartet

Student Daily Schedule Monday, July 14 8:30 - 9am Advanced String Chamber

Camp registration 9 – 11:30am Advanced String Chamber

Camp classes 9am – noon Registration for all other

students 11:30 – 12:15pm Lunch 12:30 – 1 pm Welcome and introductions 1:10 – 2 pm Classes 2:10 – 3 pm Classes 3:10 – 4 pm Classes Tues, Wed, Thurs, July 15, 16, 17 8:30 – 9:20 am Classes 9:30 – 10:20 am Classes 10:30 – 11:20 am Classes 11:30 – 12:15 pm Lunch 12:15 – 1pm Tues only Phoenix Quartet Concert 12:30 – 1 pm Wed & Thurs Student Honors Recital 1:10 – 2 pm Classes 2:10 – 3 pm Classes 3:10 – 4 pm Classes 4:20 pm Wed only Faculty Recital 4:20 pm Thurs only Selected Enrichment Performances

Friday, July 18 8:30 – 9:20 am Classes 9:30 – 10:20 am Classes 10:30 – 11:20 am Classes 11:30 – 12:15 pm Lunch 12:30 – 4:30 pm Final Concerts

Pre-requisites: Violin—Book 7 and above Cello—Book 5 and above Viola—Book 4 and above

Students 12 years and up with strong reading skills and teacher recommendation are also eligible.

Students may attend with their already formed chamber groups or as an individual. Individuals will be placed in chamber groups according to age and ability levels.

Music will be selected specifically for each chamber group and mailed to individuals ahead of time. Students are ex-pected to be familiar with their individual parts before classes begin.

Advanced String Chamber Camp will be in the same building as student classes but will operate on their own schedule and begin classes Monday morning. Participants will work closely with members of the Phoenix Quartet throughout the week in large and small group chamber classes and be coached individually in their ensemble.

The week will end with a final chamber performance on Friday afternoon. This is one of the highlights of PPSI!

Enrollment is open to students studying violin, viola, cello, piano, or harp with a Suzuki teacher using the Suzuki Method. Students are expected to come prepared with memorized repertoire (see website). PPSI is designed to be a family ex-perience and parents should attend classes with their child and help them prepare for each days assignment. Each stu-dent’s registration admits an accompanying adult, free of charge, to all student and parent activities during the week. Pre-Twinkle: For beginning students who do not yet play all of the twinkle variations fluently. Tuition includes 3 classes; a master class, a group class and Dalcroze.

Twinkle and above: Tuition includes 5 classes; a master class, a repertoire class, a technique class (if appropriate, oth-erwise, Dalcroze or music mind games) and 1 or 2 enrich-ments. Cellists late book 3 and above will be placed in cello choir.

All students will perform in a final concert at the end of the week. Daily repertoire classes will prepare pieces for this concert as well as individual ensemble groups. All piano stu-dents will perform in a solo recital. Concert dress is black bottom and white top for string students and dress clothes for all other instruments.

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Institute participants have the opportunity to perform in two Student Honors Recitals, Wednesday and Thursday at the noon concert. If you would like to be considered as a soloist for the student recital, you are invited to audition by submitting a videotape or DVD of a well-polished and memorized piece with accompaniment (if applicable). Con-sideration will be given to various ages, levels and instru-ments. Application and videotapes/DVD must be post-marked by May 1, 2008. Students will be notified by the end of June if accepted. An accompanist will be provided but students must supply their own music and accompaniment part. If selected, practice time with the accompanist will be arranged. Dress clothes are required for Honors recital performances.

Complete the Honors Solo Recital Application and mail with labeled video tape or DVD to PPSI, 6331 Glenmoor Rd., Boulder, CO 80303

Student Classes Advanced String Chamber Camp

Student Honors Recital

MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PARENTS OR ADULTS REGISTERING FOR PPSI CLASSES

I understand that PPSI may take photographs and/or videos of camp participants and activities. I agree that PPSI shall be the owner of and may use such photographs and/or videos relating to the promotion of future camps. I relinquish all rights that I may claim in relation to the use of said photographs and/or videos. I voluntarily indemnify and hold harmless The Academy for Charter Schools, their respective officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, loss, damages, costs, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising out of my participation in the Suzuki program and which do not arise out of the negligent acts or omissions of an officer, employee, or agent of The Acad-emy for Charter Schools while acting within the scope of their employment or agency. I understand that the registration fee is non-refundable and that if I drop out of the Institute after June 1, 2008, for any rea-son, it will not be possible to receive a refund. Signature_____________________________________________________________Date____________________

Scholarship Application

Student’s Name_____________________________________Age and D.O.B.___________________ Parents Names_______________________________________e-mail________________________ Address_______________________________________________Phone_____________________ Students grade______________________Instrument_________________Years of study__________ Most polished piece____________________________Teacher name__________________________ Father’s Employer______________________________________Occupation___________________ Mother’s Employer_____________________________________Occupation___________________ Other Children or Dependents________________________________________________________ PPSI policies apply equally to teachers, students and parents regardless of gender, religion, handicap, race or ethnic origin. PPSI does not discriminate on the basis of personal status, individual characteristics, or group affiliation, including but not limited to classes protected under federal and state laws. Make sure you have followed all procedures outlined in the brochure and information is complete. Schol-arship recipients (or a parent) will be required to provide 5 hours of service to PPSI, as determined by the director. Scholarship applicants will be notified by April 16, 2008 Deadline: March 16, 2008 Mail to: PPSI, 6331 Glenmoor Rd., Boulder, CO. 80303

Honors Solo Recital Application Student’s Name_____________________________D.O.B.________________Age on 7/14/08_____- Instrument:_________________________Book level:________________Years of instruction:______ Polished piece performed on videotape/DVD______________________________________________ Composer’s name____________________________________________Performance time:________ Teacher: Please sign below to indicate your recommendation of this student and the specified choice of recital piece for a solo recital at PPSI. Teacher’s name_______________________________________Teacher’s phone #______________ Teacher’s Signature______________________________________________Date_______________ Deadline: May 1, 2008 Mail to: PPSI, 6331 Glenmoor Rd, Boulder, CO. 80303

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African Drumming, Dance and Storytelling: An introduction to African drumming, rhythm games, songs, stories and dance. Ages 4 and up.

Art From Around the World: In this class students will explore techniques and materials used by other cultures to make unique and amazing creations. From African Bogolanfini to Japanese Gyotaku we will discover cultural diversity though different art forms. All ages.

Jazz Choir: Taught by Ernie Hargett, students will learn great jazz tunes such as “Tain’t Nobody’s Business if I Do” This high energy class will bring out the performer in your child. All ages.

Chamber Music Ensemble: Cellist, violist, harpist in Book 3+, violinist Book 4+, pianist in Book 6+. Best efforts will be made to group students by reading and playing level. Ensemble groupings will be dependent on en-rollment. Teacher recommendation is required. Extra practice and advanced preparation also required.

Dalcroze Eurhythmics: Training of the body through rhythmic movement; the senses through intense listening; and creativity through imagination and improvisation in order to enrich and enliven music making. Taught by Jeremy Dittus. Ages 5 and up.

Fiddling: What do the blues, the reel, the waltz and the rag all have in common? They are fiddle styles alive and well in America today. Come explore the flavors of our American soup and learn some new tunes to take home with you.

**Ms. Rachel will have tapes or CDs available to help students listen and learn the pieces covered. Out of town students may find it helpful to pack a CD or tape player in order to listen and re-view their fiddle songs outside of class. Book 2 and above.

Free Improvisation: Come clap, count, dance, sing, shout, grin with Rodney Farrar and create your own music from the inside out. With an em-phasis on PULSE and body motion we will practice fun ways to sing and count aloud while we play. We may also prepare a per-formance of David Darling’s Cycle Song or MaryZuki Blues from Fat Notes Cellobration. Bring your instrument, your voice and an open mind. For violinist, violist, and cellist book 3 and above.

Irish Ceili Dancing: Learn four basic steps that will help you dance fun party dances that the Irish have done in homes and at crossroads for several hundred years, including progressive line dances and circle dances as well as a couple of figure dances. Minimum age 7 years old.

Karate: Black belt, Jim Kaus will give stu-dents a brief introduction to Su-dokan Karate, learning exercised to build coordination, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness as well as gaining insight to self-defense. Ages 5 and up.

Music Mind Games: Rachel Schott will teach students sophisticated concepts involving rhythm, dictation, note reading and sight singing in the form of imaginative games, making music theory fun and easy. All ages.

Orchestra: Opportunity for string students to participate in an orchestra to enhance their reading skills. Students must be in Book 2 or above and able to read in the keys of D, G, and C major in first position.

Piano Styles: Taught by Rebecca Martin, this fun class is designed to expose “classical” players to different pop styles and to show students what its like to play in a rhythm section in a band. You will explore reggae, blues, rock, bossa nova, new age, techno, jazz, using Band in a Box which simulates playing in a real band. Participants will get to play with a real drummer and bass player for final concert. Must be 9 years old and up.

Sibling Enrichment: Non-Suzuki siblings can enroll in a maximum of three enrich-ment classes on a space available, age appropriate basis. Fill out a separate student registration form, pay the family regis-tration fee, indicate “sibling” on the instrument line and num-ber the enrichment choices in order of preference.

Viola for Violinist: In this class, violin players will have a chance to learn about the viola: learn the viola (alto) cleft and explore the low sound of the “C” string! This class will explore the many roles that the viola plays in our musical community: the bass line, the middle harmony voice and the melody! Students will play viola ensemble music and develop their technical skills which will transfer to the violin as well. For violinist in Book 4 and above. Violas will be provided.

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Student Enrichment Classes

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Student Registration Form Name___________________________Instrument____________Age on 7-14-08_______M/F _____ Address__________________________________City________________State______Zip_______ Parent’s Name_______________________Phone #_______________e-mail__________________ Suzuki Teacher’s name___________________________Teacher’s Signature____________________ Current Suzuki Book and working piece (as of today’s date)__________________________________ ***NOTE: Students are placed in classes with others who are at similar levels. Book level and name of child’s current (at time of registration) latest memorized piece is very important and will be used to properly place your child. Enrichments (number 1 – 4 in order of preference, 1=first choice): _____African Drumming _____Art _____Chamber Music _____Dalcroze _____Fiddling _____Karate _____Free Improvisation _____Irish Dance _____Jazz Tunes _____Orchestra _____Music Mind Games _____Piano Styles _____Viola for Violinist

Student Fee Summary

Registration Fee: $50.00/student or $65.00/family $__________ (waived if deposit paid in 2007) Tuition: Pre-Twinkle: $275. Book 1 +: $385 Advanced String Camp: $460 $__________ Chamber Music (excludes Advanced String Camp) $20.00 $__________ Harp Tuning Fee: (All harp students): $20.00 $__________ Extra Enrichment Class: $50.00 $__________ Sibling Enrichment Classes (3 max) $45.00 each $__________ Institute T- Shirt: $15.00 each $__________ Indicate # of each size ordered: Child: _____S (6-8) _____M (10-12) _____L (14-16) _____XL (18-20) Adult: _____S (36-38) _____M (38-40) _____L (42-44) _____XL (46-48) Lunches: (description under “Lunch” section on page 5), indicate # per day Monday: _____ Chicken _____ Tofu Tuesday: _____ Meat sauce _____ Tomato sauce Wednesday: _____ Chicken _____ Veggies Thursday: _____ Cheese _____ Veggie Friday: _____ Mac and Cheese Total number of lunches: ____ @$7.00 each $__________ Donation to Scholarship Fund (optional) $__________ SUBTOTAL $__________ If applicable, subtract deposit paid in 2007 $50.00 $(_________) Late fee per student (applications postmarked after May 1) $50.00 $__________ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $__________

Optional credit card payment: VISA/MC(circleone) Account#______________________________________Exp.Date:________ Name on card:_____________________________Signature:______________________________

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Prerequisite to Training: Every Child Can!® (ECC) is required prior to taking Book 1.

2. Course Order: Courses must be taken in order through Book 2. 3. Audition Requirement: “To qualify as a participant in training

courses rather than auditor, applicants must submit a videotape audi-tion of specified repertoire to the SAA, preferably prior to enroll-ment. Tapes should be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the course start date, with the required fees and a completed applica-tion form. If submitted later than 8 weeks before the course start date, audition results determining participant eligibility may not be available prior to the course, and will requires late audition fees. For courses occurring during summer 2008, applicants submitting tapes later than March 31, 2008 may not re-ceive audition results prior to the course, even if meeting the above deadlines. An applicant may enroll late as “tape pend-ing”, but will incur late audition fees, and audition results determin-ing eligibility for participant credit will probably not be available until after the course. If auditions from “tape pending” applicants are not accepted, their course work will not be eligible retroactively for SAA credit registration as a participant, only as an auditor—even if course work was completed. For further information, please see the SAA website at www.suzukiassociation.org, in the teacher sec-tion under training, the downloadable video audition application form (with instructions); or call the SAA toll free (888) 378-9854 for this form.”

4. Required Course Preparation: All workshop participants are

asked to prepare the repertoire to be studied to the point of fluent performance. Memorization is not required but is recommended. Additionally, participants should be conversant with the ideas pre-sented in Dr. Suzuki’s Nurtured by Love .

All participants will be performing in class. Strings and woodwinds are expected to provide their own instruments. It is recommended that participants bring a tape recorder and a notebook to all sessions. 100% attendance is required for registering the course. A minimum of 4 teacher trainers are required to offer the class. Harp Unit 1A and 1B teacher training is an 8 day class and will begin on Sat. July12 and end on Sat. July 19. Details will be forthcoming with registration confirmation

Harp Practicum—Delaine Fedson

The SAA Practicum Unit™ is a short-term unit developed to enhance the SAA's system of short-term workshop training. While unit core training mainly focuses on Suzuki repertoire and instrumental technique, the emphasis of the Practicum is on hon-ing the art of teaching. Topics include communication skills, teaching strategies, diagnostics and observation. In a nurturing and supportive environment of peers, using video footage from their home studio and on-site teaching, participants practice self-assessment skills to identify their strengths in teaching and those areas in need of improvement. In keeping with the SAA’s commit-ment to life-long learning, the Practicum provides teachers with an invaluable opportunity at any stage in their development.

Violin Unit 3—Ellie LeRoux, Harp Unit 1A and 1B—Mary Kay Waddington, Harp Practicum—Delaine Fedson

Short-Term Teacher Training

Short-Term Teacher Training Registration Form Name__________________________________________e-mail____________________________ Address__________________________________________________Phone__________________ Teacher Training Courses completed_____________________SAA membership number___________ Intended Class Status _____Participant _____Auditor _____Student Class Observer _____Violin Unit 5 _____Harp Unit 1A and 1B _____Harp Practicum Registration Fee (waived if deposit paid in 2007) $50.00 $__________ Tuition ( Violin 5, Harp Practicum) $425.00 $__________ (Harp 1A and 1B) $725.00 $__________ Student Class Observer Fee $50.00/day $__________ Institute T-Shirt $15.00/each $__________

Adult: _____S(34-36) _____M(38-40) _____L(42-44) _____XL(46-48) Lunches: (see description under “Lunches” on page 5), indicate # of lunches

Monday: _____ Chicken _____ Tofu Tuesday: _____ Meat sauce _____ Tomato sauce Wednesday: _____ Chicken _____ Veggies Thursday: _____ Cheese _____ Veggies Friday: _____ Mac and Cheese

Total number of lunches ____ @$7.00 each $__________ Donation to Scholarship fund (optional) $__________ SUBTOTAL $__________ If applicable, subtract deposit paid in 2007 $50.00 $(_________) Late Fee (applications postmarked after May 1, 2008 $50.00 $__________ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $__________

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Peaks to Plains Suzuki Institute is proud to offer a limited number of scholarships to students in support of tuition costs. Overseas Connection, Inc., Robertson and Sons Vio-lin Shop and individual donors have contributed to make this possible. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of finan-cial need, musical efforts and teacher recommendation.

Procedure: 1. Fill out the scholarship application form & student regis-tration form. 2. Make a video tape/DVD of the student’s most polished piece. Label tape container with the student’s name, age, instrument and name of piece. 3. Provide a letter of recommendation from your Suzuki teacher with information on applicant’s ability, commitment to music and financial need. Include a statement explaining your financial reasons for applying for the scholarship. 4. Send all info with registration fee to PPSI 6331 Glenmoor Rd, Boulder, CO 80303

Accommodations: Lodging is available at local hotels and motels. Reservations are suggested and must be made by par-ticipants on their own. Please refer to our website for a list of nearby accommodations and restaurants.

Institute lunches: Healthy and wholesome lunches will be catered by Connie Gordon, owner of Fast and Fresh Food, who was voted Family Favorite Winner by Colorado Parent Magazine.

Monday: Baked BBQ Natural Chicken or Tofu with Red Potato Salad, Wheat Roll, Double Chocolate Brownie

Tuesday: Spaghetti with Meat or Tomato Sauce, Organic Garlic Bread, Organic Salad, Chocolate Chip Cookie

Wednesday: Asian Fried Rice with Brown Organic Rice, Chicken and Veggies or Veggie , Cookie

Thursday: Cheese or Roasted Veggie Enchiladas, Cilantro Brown Rice, Veggies, Brownie

Friday: Baked Organic Mac and Cheese with Salad, Fresh Fruit

Lunches MUST be prepaid and reserved by filling out your choices on the registration form. You may bring your own lunches and enjoy them in the cafete-ria or outdoor in the grassy areas. Numerous fast food res-taurants are also within 5 miles of the campus.

T-Shirts: Institute t-shirts MUST be pre-ordered and pre-paid by June 15, 2008. Indicate number and size on the regis-tration form. Only a limited supply will be available the week of the Institute.

Instrument Sales and Repair: Robertson and Sons Violin Shop of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Kolacny of Denver will be on campus for your instrument needs.

Recreation: An outdoor playground is on campus. A city recreation center with indoor pool, water park and exercise equipment is a few miles away. “The Bay” an outdoor water park is also close by. The campus is 6 miles from Flatiron Crossing, a 1.5 million square foot shopping center with over 200 stores and restaurants. Boulder is a short driving distance with its extensive network of mountain parks and recreation opportunities. Downtown Denver is within 15 miles for shop-ping and sight seeing.

Registration Policies and Procedures • $50 Registration fee is non-refundable • Registration fee is waived for those who pre-registered on

the last day of PPSI 2007. The $50 deposit is applied to your tuition fees.

• All balances are due with registration application unless prior arrangements have been made with the director.

• A late fee will be assessed for those applications received after May 1, 2008.

• Full refund, excluding the non refundable registration fee will be granted if PPSI is notified in writing and postmarked by June 1, 2008. Due to commitments to faculty and travel plans, applicants who withdraw after June 1, 2008, for any reason will forfeit all fees. If enrollment is full or if a teacher training course is cancelled (lack of enrollment) all registration and course fees will be refunded.

• Fill out all appropriate forms completely, including waiver and mail to PPSI, 6331 Glenmoor Rd., Boulder, CO 80303

Miscellaneous

Faculty Violin: Arlette Aslanian-Townsend

(CO) Emily Bowman (CO) Stacey Brady (CO) Reagan Brasch (IL) Amy Gesmer-Packman (CO) Helen Higa (HI) Ellie LeRoux (CO) Kathy Leidig (CO)

Viola: Emily Bowman (CO) Stacey Brady (CO)

Cello: Blake Brasch (IL) Rodney Farrar (CO)

Harp: Pam Eldridge (CO) Delaine Fedson (TX) Sidney Payne Howell (TX) Mary Kay Waddington (CO)

Piano: Xiomara DiMaio (CA) Jane Kutscher Reed (OH) Rebecca Martin (CO)

Enrichments: Art: David Sullivan Choir: Ernie Hargett Dalcroze: Jeremy Dittus Fiddling: Rachel Schott Karate: Jim Kaus Irish Dance: Kate Ross Music Mind Games: Rachel

Schott Orchestra: Arlette Aslanian-

Townsend Piano Styles: Rebecca Martin Viola for Violinist: Stacey

Brady

Phoenix Quartet: Gabe Bolkosky Alicia Doudna Rebecca Albers Mary Ann Ramos

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Scholarships