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287 days left until NESI 2009!
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The New England Suzuki Institute at Saint Joseph's College,
on the shores of beautiful Sebago Lake in Standish, is open to students of violin, viola,
cello, piano and guitar and their parents who work with a Suzuki teacher and study the
Suzuki repertoire. Students range in age from preschool through high school and are welcome
with their families as dorm residents or as commuters. All ages are expected from the
earliest pre-twinklers through the teen program. Daily offerings
include the core curriculum, enrichment classes, recitals,
parent offerings and recreation. In addition, two opportunities for
Teacher Education with Martha Shackford will be offered: 'Every Child Can!©
An Introduction to Suzuki Education' and the enrichment course, 'An Overview of
Violin Books 1-4'.
The 2008 Fiddle Sheet Music AND Recordings are now available.
The 2008 Student Scholarship form is also available.
NEW SCHEDULE THIS YEAR!
NESI will start with REGISTRATION AND CLASSES SUNDAY MORNING, June 22, and end with the 'Finale' concert FRIDAY AFTERNOON, June 27.
Sunday registration will start at 9, followed by lunch and the opening welcome meeting, afternoon classes, dinner, and the evening play-in. On Friday morning classes will be held followed by lunch. The finale concerts will take place Friday afternoon, allowing NESI to conclude before dinner. Friday lunch will be the final meal offered on the meal plan. Dorm checkout will occur prior to leaving campus for the Friday afternoon concert, which will be held at nearby Windham High School Auditorium.
SPECIAL EVENTS DURING THE NESI WEEK
Contradance and Lobster Bake - Thursday evening is the traditional outdoor contradance and lobster bake overlooking Sebago Lake. The students who choose the fiddle elective perform for the dance. Lobster dinner pricing information and sign-up will be available at the Sunday morning check-in.
The Faculty Recital featuring our talented artist faculty is a traditional highlight of the NESI week. It is typically a ‘standing room only’ event, held at the recital hall on campus on an evening to be announced at registration.
Student Recitals - Each student will have the opportunity to solo. Further information is given under ‘recitals’
Final Concerts - All performing groups will be given an opportunity to perform on one of the final concerts offered on Friday afternoon. See ‘recitals’
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2007 Photos
2007 Testimonials
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Mission Statement
The corporation shall be operated as a non-profit
educational organization dedicated to the philosophy and teachings of Dr.
Shinichi Suzuki to nurture each student's character through the beauty of
music and the pursuit of excellence, and to further his vision for world
peace.
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