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Retreat for Violin and Viola Teachers

Retreat for Violin and Viola Teachers

2023 Retreat for Violinists and Violists - June 23–30

Mimi Zweig, Director
Brenda Brenner, Co-Director
Rebecca Henry, James Przygocki, Sherry Sinift

Welcome to the Jacobs School of Music 2023 Retreat for Violin and Viola Teachers. This summer we are planning an intensive 8-day hybrid Face-to-face and online course. The Retreat gives string players and teachers the opportunity to participate in an intensive Jacobs School of Music String Academy Pedagogy Workshop. Each workshop will incorporate the philosophies of Shinichi Suzuki, Paul Rolland, and Mimi Zweig.

We will reserve 30 places for full face-to-face participation which will include attendance at all lectures, classes, observation of String Academy teaching and student master classes, student concerts, the Retreat Notebook which contains invaluable teaching information, and a combination of 3 hours of either your own individual private lessons, mini master classes, and/or String Academy faculty observing your teaching. Online participation will be open to auditors whose registrations will include attending all lectures and the Retreat Notebook.

Please Note: Lectures will be recorded and remain accessible to participants for a limited period of time post the conclusion of the Retreat.

For more information including curriculum and scheduling, visit our website.

Academy faculty

Mimi Zweig

Mimi Zweig is currently Professor of Violin at the Jacobs School of Music and Director of the Indiana University String Academy. Since 1972 she has developed pre-college string programs across the United States and has been a faculty member at the Jacobs School of Music since 1976. She has given master classes and pedagogy workshops throughout the world. In 2019 Mimi Zweig was the recipient of the ASTA Artist Teacher Award. Her students have won numerous competitions and teach and perform worldwide.

Brenda Brenner

Brenda Brenner is Eugene O'Brien Bicentennial Executive Associate Dean (Interim) and associate professor of music in music education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She specializes in string music education, teaching applied violin and courses in violin and string pedagogy.

Deadlines and costs

Dates: June 23–30, 2023

Early Bird Registration Deadline (10% discount): April 3

Registration Deadline: May 19

Full Participation Applicant, Fees Due: June 1

Auditor Registration Deadline: June 15

Auditor Applicant, Fees Due: June 16

Fees:

Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $70

Full participation (Early Bird): TBA

Full Participation: TBA

Online Auditors: TBA

Important notes: 1) We are accepting 30 full face-to-face participants who will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

2) Auditors will observe via the Webinar function on Zoom and will not be visible or have access to the Chat function. Retreat Notebook will be available for downloading.

In Person Check-In: Friday, June 23 at 9 AM (EST)

Dormitory Housing

On-campus housing will be available to participants. More information to be announced in soon. If you have any questions, please contact musicsp@iu.edu.

How to Apply

To apply, fill out the registration form with the participant’s information. Please note, there is an enrollment limit of 30.
When registration is completed, please click here to electronically sign the required forms. Due June 1, 2023.
For more information including curriculum and scheduling, visit our website. For questions about the workshop, please contact Brenda Brenner at bbrenner@iu.edu. For information regarding applications, fees, and any other administrative issues, please contact the Jacobs Academy Office at musicsp@iu.edu.

Registration will open in Spring 2023

Learn more about the Summer String Retreat

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