Page 1 - About GLSI

Since 1994 Great Lakes Suzuki Institute has offered a 5-day summer flute intensive in the month of July. Our world-class faculty have been invited to teach at Suzuki workshops and festivals all over the globe

We are passionate about youth, music, and flute and recorder playing! Students receive daily master classes, group class, enrichment and a chamber ensemble or reading group. Events include a welcome picnic, informal solo recital, community group performance and closing concert

Our location at St Paul’s United Church (48 Broadway St W) is adjacent to a large green space where students can enjoy packed lunches and rest or stretch between classes. It is a short walk from Lions Park

This year’s theme: BACH TO BASICS!

Page 2 - Teachers

Pedagogy Offerings for Teachers:

Every Child Can! Introductory course for Suzuki teacher training - July 11, 2025

    -6 hours; facilitated by Dr. Pandora Bryce Whitby ON

Suzuki Flute Unit 1 - July 12-19, 2025

    -28 hours plus 15 observation hours; facilitated by Kelly Williamson, MMus Cambridge ON

    Content: teaching beginners, group classes, lesson structure, parent involvement, and more

Introduction to Suzuki Recorder - July 15-19, 2025

    -15 hours plus 8 observation hours; facilitated by Kathleen Schoen, BMus Edmonton AB

    -no audition or other prerequisites

    Content: beginner recorder teaching skills; see QR code for info!

Observation and Participation: student classes - July 15-19, 2025

   -Interested teachers are invited to inquire about class observation (1-5 days)
   Additional invited faculty: Nancy Hennen, MMus - Modern and Baroque Flute Brandon MB

 Evening Talks: Baroque Style for Young Players Nancy Hennen and Kathleen Schoen
 Neurodivergence in the Music Studio Liz Biswas, BA Waterloo ON   *July 16+17, 2025*

  All courses offered in person; possibility of virtual participation for part or all of the hours
  All courses are registrable with the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA)

Suzuki Flute Unit 2 - July 12-19, 2025

    -15 hours plus 8 observation hours
-facilitated by Meret Bitticks, MMus Chicago IL (online facilitator)

Page 3 - Students and Fees

Student Offerings (Flute and Recorder) - July 15-19, 2025

  -daily group class

  -daily master class

  -daily ensemble or reading class

  -daily enrichment class

  -welcome picnic

  -outdoor community concert

  -informal solo recital

  -final group concert

 Teacher Course Fees:

1-day / 6h course (Every Child Can!): $175 CAD

8-day courses (Suzuki Flute Unit 1 and Suzuki Flute Unit 2 with Teaching Strategies): $700 CAD inc. $50 registration fee

5-day courses (Intro to Suzuki Recorder): $500 CAD inc. $50 registration fee

**Maximum enrolment for teacher courses is ten participants**

   Student Fees:

5-day institute: $200 CAD inc. inc. $50 registration fee

     *note: students may enrol for a flexible attendance package (1-5 days), upon request

        Flute and recorder student participants at all levels are welcome to attend, including complete beginners and            band students with no private lesson experience.  Master class and ensemble opportunities will be geared for multiple levels of ability, age and experience. Please inquire if you have questions: kelly@amaryllis.ca