2023
South Carolina Suzuki Festival
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Why should you attend the festival?
Group festival and institute experiences are powerful growth opportunities for students. They have the opportunity to meet students their age from all over the state, work with guest faculty, participate in enrichment classes, and be immersed in music for a weekend. Students leave inspired and often remember fondly their time at these events. Fast growth often happens in a few short days! But don't take our word for it, click play to hear from a Suzuki Parent!
Festival Location and schedule
Location
River District Church
400 State Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
Important Dates
March 15th: Early Bird Registration Fee Ends
April 30th: Tuition Increases
June 16th: Registration Closes
Schedule
Thursday, July 13th Registration 3:00-4:30
Opening Play-In 5:30-6:30
Friday, July 14th
9:15-12:00 Classes
Lunch
1:00-5:00 Classes
Saturday, July 15th
9:15-12:00 Classes
Lunch
1:00-4:00 Classes
4:30-5:30 Final Concert
Registration Fee
Teacher Observer
Before March 15th: $20 per family
After March 15th: $40 per family
Registration includes a t-shirt
Registration fee: see above
1 day: $30
Entire Festival: $50
Levels and tuition
Participation is open to Violin, Viola, Cello, and Guitar from Twinkle-Advanced levels.
Twinkles
Students who will have graduated from Twinkles by July 1st. Tuition includes 4 classes each day of the festival.
Books 1-3
Students who will be studying in Books 1-3 by July 1st. Tuition includes 5 classes each day of the festival.
Books 4+
Students who will be studying in or beyond book 4 by July 1st. Tuition includes 5 classes each day of the festival.
$250 | $300 | $350 |
Twinkles
Masterclass
Group Class
Movement
Art
Student classes
Books 1-3
Masterclass
Technique
Group Class
Fiddle
Movement
Books 4+
Masterclass
Technique Chamber Fiddle
Movement
Faculty
Art
Lindsie Ware
Columbia, SC
Movement
Nicole Hamm
Columbia, SC
Registration Instructions
3. Arrive in Columbia on July 13th to attend the festival!
Honors Recital
Friday, July 14th at 11:15 AM we will host an honors recital. Application instructions and information is available here.
Parental Responsibility
Questions can be sent to amyjohnson@suzukiacademycolumbia.org
Other Events During the Festival
Parents are expected to be with their students during class, meals, and leisure time between classes. In cases where multiple students are attending from one family, it is the responsibility of the parent to ensure each student is taken care of. Parents are responsible for the conduct of their student(s) for the duration of the festival.
South Carolina Suzuki Association General Meeting
Parent Talk
Faculty Recital
Other Information
Rooms are available at Townplace Suites by Marriott.
King Rooms with a pull out sofa bed, full kitchen, free breakfast: $122+tax/night
2 Queen beds: $137+tax/night
Refund Policy
Tuition is non-refundable and registration is not confirmed until tuition is paid. Tuition fee is determined by date paid and is due by June 16th.
Support and sponsorships
We are grateful for your financial support and would not be able to fulfill our mission without your help!
Limited space is available for booths during the festival. Please contact Amy at amyjohnson@suzukiacademycolumbia.org for more information
Prelude: $1-$99
Allemande: $100-$499
Courante: $500-$999
Sarabande: $1,000-$2,499
Minuet: $2,500-$4,999
Gigue: $5,000+
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