Suzuki Music Schools - Honors Programs
The Suzuki School Honors program is for highly motivated students interested in a rounded musical education. The Honors program is defined by a concentrated musical curriculum that includes private lessons, ensemble training, music theory and community service. Students progress is assessed through an annual evaluation. An official documentation of achievement is given each students including documentation from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, ABRSM. The Honors course irequires an annual enrollment but graduations from any level is not expected within one year
The Honors program is split into three levels. Students are admitted to the Honors Program through a live audition process
The Honors Certificate - Middle and High School Students seeking recognition for their rounded music education
To be enrolled you must be pursuing the listed curriculum requirements and have achieved the eligibility criteria. Entrance Audition Required
Eligibility a) Suzuki Book 4 Completed
Curriculum
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Private Lessons & Group Class
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Chamber Music
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ABRSM Music Theory 1-4
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Annual Jury
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Community Service/Concert Attendance Hours
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Enrollment in an ensemble/orchestra (except piano, guitar)
Graduation
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Suzuki Book 5,
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ABRSM Performance Grade 4
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ABRSM Theory 4
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Final Jury
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15 hours Community Service/Concert Attendance
The Honors Diploma - High School and Pre-College students serious about attaining a higher level
To be enrolled you must be pursuing the listed curriculum requirements and have achieved the eligibility criteria
Eligibility a) Suzuki Book 6 b) ABRSM Performance Grade 4 c) ABRSM Theory Grade 4
Curriculum
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Private Lessons & Group Class
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Chamber Music
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ABRSM Music Theory 5+
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Annual Jury
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Community Service/Concert Attendance Hours
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Enrollment in an ensemble/orchestra (except piano, guitar)
Graduation
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Suzuki Book 7
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ABRSM Performance Grade 8
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ABRSM Theory 5+
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Final Jury 30 Minutes
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15 hours Community Service/Concert Attendance
The Artist Diploma - Pre-College Students performing at the level of a professional track
The Young Artist Diploma is recommended for High School students on a Pre-College track. The program includes an individualized curriculum
of solo and ensemble study devised in conjunction with the Executive Director and the private teacher.
Eligibility a) Graduation from the Honors Diploma
Curriculum
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Annual Jury/Solo Recital
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Approved Chamber Music/Orchestra,
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Approved Summer Music Camp
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Community Service / Concert Attendance
Graduation
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ABRSM Diploma
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Full Solo Recital of approved program
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10 hr Community Service Performance
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10 Hours Concert Attendance
The honors program includes a fully integrated curriculum covered by an all inclusive fee