Deadlines, Fees and Discounts
Register early to enjoy discounts!
- Early Registration: Register before midnight on March 15
- Standard Registration: Register before midnight on May 1
- Late Registration: Ends at midnight on June 1
Note: Teacher participants who are waiting for SAA approval of an audition in order to meet the prerequisites for a Book 1 course should register to hold their seat. If for any reason the audition is not approved, they will receive a full tuition refund. Suzuki Association of the Americas audition guidelines can be found here.
Discounts
SAGWA members are entitled to discounts on selected courses. Membership carries additional benefits such as access to scholarships, discounts on tickets for music events, music shop purchases and instrument repairs as well as participation in SAGWA sponsored events. If you are not already a SAGWA member, you may purchase a teacher or family membership when you register for GWSI. More information on SAGWA memberships can be found at SAGWA Memberships.
Fees
Select a category to see the 2023 GWSI tuition fees.
Registration Fee: $25 per student (non refundable)
Pre-Twinkle Program for violin & cello:
- SAGWA Early Bird Registration $355
- Non SAGWA Early Bird Registration $375
- SAGWA Standard Registration $375
- Non SAGWA Standard Registration $395
- Late Registration Fee after May 15 $25
Prelude Program for violin, viola, cello & bass:
- SAGWA Early Bird Registration $455
- Non SAGWA Early Bird Registration $475
- SAGWA Standard Registration $475
- Non SAGWA Standard Registration $495
- Late Registration Fee after May 15 $25
Vivace Program for violin, viola, cello & bass:
- SAGWA Early Bird Registration $555
- Non SAGWA Early Bird Registration $575
- SAGWA Standard Registration $575
- Non SAGWA Standard Registration $595
- Late Registration Fee after May 15 $25
Artist Program for violin, viola, cello & bass (Monday, Tuesday with Katie Lansdale):
- SAGWA Early Bird Registration $555
- Non SAGWA Early Bird Registration $575
- SAGWA Standard Registration $575
- Non SAGWA Standard Registration $595
- Late Registration Fee after May 15 $25
Optional Fiddling Elective: $100
Optional Chamber Music Elective: $275
Orchestra Institute for violin, viola, cello & bass:
- SAGWA Early Bird Registration $375
- Non SAGWA Early Bird Registration $400
- SAGWA Standard Registration $400
- Non SAGWA Standard Registration $425
- Late Registration Fee after June 1 $25
Course Fees
| Foundation Course (ECC) | June 22 – 23 | $150 (online) | June 22 & 23 4pm-8pm EST | David Strom |
| Violin Book 1 Course | June 24, 26 – July 1 | $800 (in person or online) | Weekday Times M – F (in-person or online)| 10am – 1pm EST | Weekend Times TBD (online only) | Ronda Cole |
| Cello Book 2 Course | June 24, 26 – July 1 | $525 (online) | Weekday Times M – F | 10am – 1pm EST | | Alice Vierra |
| Violin Book 2 Course | June 26 – 30 | $525 (in-person or online) | Weekday Times M – F | 10am – 1pm EST | David Strom |
| Cello Book 6 Course | June 26 – 30 | $525 (online) | Weekday Times M – F | 10am – 1pm EST | Shu Yi Scott |
| Violin Book 3 Course | $525 (online) | Weekday Times M – F | 10am – 1pm EST | Ann Montzka Smelser |
Early Registration Fee: $0 per course
Standard Registration Fee: $25 per course
Enrichment Course with Dr. Terry Durbin $275 | In Person or Online June 26 – 30 | “Cultivating Imagination, Humor, and Emotional Connection Throughout the Suzuki and Supplemental Repertoire: Violin” | M – F 4:00 – 6:00 pm EST
Enrichment Course with Dr. Shu Yi Scott $275 | Online on Zoom June 26 – 30 | Inclusive Group Teaching Strategies: All Instruments | M – F 7:30 – 9:30 pm EST
Enrichment Course with Charles Krigbaum $275 | Online on Zoom June 26 – 30 | Demystifying Double Stops: Violin | M – F 1:30 – 3:30 pm EST
Special Offer for Teachers with Charles Krigbaum $150 | Online on Zoom June 26 – 30 | The Business of Music for Teachers | M – F 6:15 – 7:15 pm
($75 only with the registration of one teacher workshop course, or free with the registration of two teacher workshop courses)
Refund Policy
A $50 cancelation fee will be charged per attendee for cancelations before May 1. All other fees are refundable by written request up until May 1. No refunds will be made after May 1. All refund requests must be submitted prior to May 1.
Financial Aid Scholarships
Mark your calendar and apply early for a scholarship.
SAGWA Scholarships for Teachers and Students
SAGWA members can apply for an Institute Scholarship which provides tuition-based assistance for the GWSI Teacher Development and Student Programs. Applications are due by April 15.
A $100 nonrefundable deposit will be required to hold a space in any course or program for which the applicant is asking for scholarship assistance.
