Deadlines, Fees and Discounts
Register early to take advantage of early registration discounts!
- Early Registration: Register before midnight on April 15, 2020
- Standard Registration: Register before midnight May 15, 2020
- Late Registration: Ends at midnight on June 1, 2020
Note, students 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.
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 2020 GWSI tuition fees.
Early Registration
| SAGWA Member Single Child | SAGWA Member Multiple Children | Non-Member Single Child | Non-Member Multiple Children | |
| Pre-Twinkle & Twinkle | $405 | $395 | $445 | $435 |
| Book 1 | $415 | $405 | $455 | $445 |
| Book 2 | $415 | $405 | $455 | $445 |
| Book 3 | $415 | $405 | $455 | $445 |
| Book 4-10 & Up | $450 | $440 | $490 | $480 |
| Music Theory Games (Elective) | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Quartet/Chamber Music (Elective) | $310 | $310 | $310 | $310 |
| Scottish Fiddling (Elective) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
Standard Registration
| SAGWA Member Single Child | SAGWA Member Multiple Children | Non-Member Single Child | Non-Member Multiple Children | |
| Pre-Twinkle & Twinkle | $455 | $445 | $495 | $485 |
| Book 1 | $475 | $465 | $515 | $505 |
| Book 2 | $475 | $465 | $515 | $505 |
| Book 3 | $475 | $465 | $515 | $505 |
| Book 4-10 & Up | $500 | $490 | $540 | $530 |
| Music Theory Games (Elective) | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Quartet/Chamber Music (Elective) | $310 | $310 | $310 | $310 |
| Scottish Fiddling (Elective) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
Late Registration
| SAGWA Member Single Child | SAGWA Member Multiple Children | Non-Member Single Child | Non-Member Multiple Children | |
| Pre-Twinkle & Twinkle | $505 | $495 | $545 | $535 |
| Book 1 | $515 | $505 | $555 | $545 |
| Book 2 | $515 | $505 | $555 | $545 |
| Book 3 | $515 | $505 | $555 | $545 |
| Book 4-10 & Up | $550 | $540 | $590 | $580 |
| Music Theory Games (Elective) | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Quartet/Chamber Music (Elective) | $310 | $310 | $310 | $310 |
| Scottish Fiddling (Elective) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
Early Registration
| SAGWA Member Single Child | SAGWA Member Multiple Children | Non-Member Single Child | Non-Member Multiple Children | |
| Full Program (Lesson & Orchestra) | $275 | $265 | $315 | $305 |
| Partial Program (Orchestra Only) | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Music Theory Games (Elective) | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Quartet/Chamber Music (Elective) | $310 | $310 | $310 | $310 |
| Scottish Fiddling (Elective) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
Standard Registration
| SAGWA Member Single Child | SAGWA Member Multiple Children | Non-Member Single Child | Non-Member Multiple Children | |
| Full Program (Lesson & Orchestra) | $325 | $315 | $365 | $355 |
| Partial Program (Orchestra Only) | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Music Theory Games (Elective) | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Quartet/Chamber Music (Elective) | $310 | $310 | $310 | $310 |
| Scottish Fiddling (Elective) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
Late Registration
| SAGWA Member Single Child | SAGWA Member Multiple Children | Non-Member Single Child | Non-Member Multiple Children | |
| Full Program (Lesson & Orchestra) | $375 | $365 | $415 | $405 |
| Partial Program (Orchestra Only) | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Music Theory Games (Elective) | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Quartet/Chamber Music (Elective) | $310 | $310 | $310 | $310 |
| Scottish Fiddling (Elective) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
Early Registration
| SAGWA Member Single Child | SAGWA Member Multiple Children | Non-Member Single Child | Non-Member Multiple Children | |
| Full Program | $500 | $490 | $540 | $530 |
| Partial Program | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 |
| Scottish Fiddling (Elective) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
Standard Registration
| SAGWA Member Single Child | SAGWA Member Multiple Children | Non-Member Single Child | Non-Member Multiple Children | |
| Full Program | $550 | $540 | $590 | $580 |
| Partial Program | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 |
| Scottish Fiddling (Elective) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
Late Registration
| SAGWA Member Single Child | SAGWA Member Multiple Children | Non-Member Single Child | Non-Member Multiple Children | |
| Full Program | $600 | $590 | $640 | $630 |
| Partial Program | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 |
| Scottish Fiddling (Elective) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
Early Registration
| SAGWA Members | Non-Members | |
| Foundation Course (ECC) | $190 | $190 |
| Violin Book 1 Course | $745 | $795 |
| Violin Book 2 Course | $470 | $520 |
| Violin Book 3 Course | $470 | $520 |
| Cello Book 2 Course | $470 | $520 |
Standard Registration
| SAGWA Members | Non-Members | |
| Foundation Course (ECC) | $190 | $190 |
| Violin Book 1 Course | $795 | $845 |
| Violin Book 2 Course | $520 | $570 |
| Violin Book 3 Course | $520 | $570 |
| Cello Book 2 Course | $520 | $570 |
Late Registration
| SAGWA Members | Non-Members | |
| Foundation Course (ECC) | $190 | $190 |
| Violin Book 1 Course | $845 | $895 |
| Violin Book 2 Course | $570 | $620 |
| Violin Book 3 Course | $570 | $620 |
| Cello Book 2 Course | $570 | $620 |
Early Registration
| SAGWA Members | $100 |
| Non-Members | $150 |
Standard Registration
| SAGWA Members | $100 |
| Non-Members | $150 |
Late Registration
| SAGWA Members | $100 |
| Non-Members | $150 |
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, 2020. 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 GWSI 2020 scholarship.
GWSI Scholarships for Teachers and Students
GWSI makes a limited number of partial scholarships available to promising teachers and students who are attending GWSI for the first time and demonstrate significant financial need. Applications should be mailed to hello@gwsuzukiinstitute.org by April 1, 2020. Use one of the following links to download a GWSI scholarship application:
- GWSI Teacher Development Program Scholarship Application
- GWSI Student Program Scholarship Application
SAGWA Institute Scholarships
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, 2020. Apply through the SAGWA website at SAGWA Scholarships.
SAA Teacher Development Scholarship
The SAA offers Teacher Development Scholarships that provide tuition assistance for Unit Courses such as those offered for Violin and Cello at the 2019 GWSI event. Applications are due by February 1, 2020 . Apply through the SAA website at SAA Teacher Development Scholarships.