COVID 19 PROTOCOLS
The health and safety of our faculty, staff, students and families are of paramount importance to us at GWSI.
Depending on the COVID rates at the time of Institute there may be requirements for social distancing and limitations on large group gatherings. We may also ask for a negative COVID19 test prior to arrival or proof of vaccination. Covid rates are currently very low in our area. Barring the extremely unlikely event of a statewide shutdown forcing us online, our in person Institute will take place as scheduled.
We will continue to monitor and evaluate this situation as we get closer to the event.
Deadlines, Fees and Discounts
Register early to enjoy discounts!
- Early Registration: Register before midnight on April 15
- Standard Registration: Register before midnight on May 15
- Late Registration: Ends at midnight on June 1
- Please contact chair@sagwa.org after June 1 to inquire about registering for any available spots
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 2022 GWSI tuition fees.
Registration Fee: $25 per student (non refundable)
Orchestra Institute for violin, viola, cello & bass:
- SAGWA Early Bird Registration $355
- Non SAGWA Early Bird Registration $375
- SAGWA Standard Registration $375
- Non SAGWA Standard Registration $395
- Late Registration Fee after June 1 $25
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 $475
- SAGWA Standard Registration $575
- Non SAGWA Standard Registration $595
- Late Registration Fee after May 15 $25
Artist Program for violin, viola, cello & bass:
- SAGWA Early Bird Registration $555
- Non SAGWA Early Bird Registration $475
- 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
Optional Katie Lansdale Add-On for non-Artist Level Students: $275 per course
Course Fees
| Foundation Course (ECC) | June 17 – 18 | $150 (virtual) | Times TBD | David Strom |
| Violin Book 1 Course | June 18, 20 – 26 | $800 (in person) | Weekday Times M – F | 10am – 1pm | (Weekend Times TBD) | Ronda Cole |
| Cello Book 1 Course | June 18, 20 – 26 | $800 (virtual) | Weekday Times M – F | 10am – 1pm | (Weekend Times TBD) | Alice Vierra |
| Violin Book 2 Course | June 20 – 24 | $525 (virtual) | Weekday Times M – F | 10am – 1pm | Diana Volodka Staggs |
| Cello Book 2 Course | June 20 – 24 | $525 (virtual) | Weekday Times M – F | 10am – 1pm | Shu Yi Scott |
| Violin Book 3 Course
Weekday Times M – F | 10am – 1pm |
$525 (in person) | David Strom |
Early Registration Fee: $0 per course
Standard Registration Fee: $25 per course
Katie Lansdale Add-Ons: $275 per course
Every Child Can with David Strom $150 | Virtual on Zoom June 17 – 18 | Times TBD
Enrichment Course with Dr. Terry Durbin $275 | In Person June 20 – 24 | Topic TBA | M – F 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Enrichment Course with Dr. Shu Yi Scott $275 | Virtual on Zoom June 20 – 24 | Inclusive Group Teaching Strategies | M – F 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Enrichment Course with Daina Volodka Staggs $275 | Virtual on Zoom June 20 – 24 | Topic TBA | M – F 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Katie Lansdale Add-On Seminars: $275 per course
Refund Policy
A $50 cancelation fee will be charged per attendee for cancelations before May 15. All other fees are refundable by written request up until May 15. No refunds will be made after May 15. All refund requests must be submitted prior to May 15.
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.
