Teacher Training in Cello

Cello Unit 1
Sunday Aug. 10 to Sunday Aug. 17, 2025
DUAL DELIVERY David Evenchick (QC)
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Discussion of teaching points and development of technique and musicianship through Book 1 of the Suzuki Cello School.
Prerequisites:
  • SAA active membership
  • Completion of Every Child Can!
  • Approved Basic, Intermediate or Comprehensive video audition through the SAA

Please note these deadlines:
Submit your audition at least two (2) weeks before the course you plan to take. If you do not pass your audition in time for your course, you may not be eligible to register the course. You can resubmit an audition video based on the SAA feedback. If you require an accommodation or have any questions, please email the SAA at [email protected]

Since it may take two weeks for approval, we suggest you submit your audition no later than July 27.

Avoid disappointment!
Because there is limited enrolment in this popular course, we suggest you register online for it early even if you have not yet submitted your audition to the SAA, or it is not yet approved.

Required Course Preparation:
All teacher training participants are asked to prepare and memorize the repertoire to be studied to the point of fluent performance. Additionally, participants should be conversant with the ideas presented in Dr. Suzuki's book Nurtured by Love.

All participants will be performing Suzuki repertoire and other materials in class. Please have your instrument available during the classes. It is recommended that participants take notes during all sessions. Recording the Zoom classes will be at the discretion of the trainer. 100% attendance is required for registering the course. If your instructor has prepared additional materials for the course, they will be made available online or emailed to you.

You will also receive a letter from the SAA outlining the preparation requirements and basic course components. If your instructor has prepared additional materials for the course, they will be posted online for you.
Hours: 28 hours of class time. 15 hours of observation. The course starts in the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 10.

Registration: Sunday Aug. 10 at 12:30 pm for in-person. For those online, a link will be emailed to you.

Cost: $820 CDN

The course is subject to cancellation if there is insufficient enrolment by July 1st. Please register early and check this website frequently for updates.

For complete information about Teacher Training requirements (including video auditions), visit suzukiassociation.org/teachers/teacher-training
What is DUAL DELIVERY?
It is the SAA’s new term to describe a course that is in-person but available to be taken online. If you are unable to travel to SOSI, you can register to take the Dual Delivery courses.

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If you plan to take your training online, be aware that the classes the class schedules are in EST (Toronto or New York City time).

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If you live in the USA, SOSI courses offer a great way to take advantage of the CAD to USD exchange rate ($100 CAD is approximately $70 USD).
NOTE: All information, classes, faculty, etc. are subject to change depending on enrolment.

SOSI takes no responsibility for technical or connectivity issues that may arise during classes.

All Teacher Training courses are subject to cancellation should there be insufficient registration.

If you need to book
air or rail transportation to and from SOSI, please first confirm with our Administrator that the course is running and there is room in the course for you.

Under no circumstances are we responsible for your travel or other expenses if it turns out that a course needs to be cancelled for any reason.
Student Institute Aug. 10–15 | Teacher Training Aug. 9–17, 2025 | Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, CANADA email [email protected]