Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute

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Southwestern Ontario Suzuki InstituteSouthwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute
Waterloo, ON, Canada
mysosi.ca

SOSI is an annual six-day learning experience for junior to advanced students of all ages, including adult Suzuki students. Student programs in violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano include daily semi-private lessons, repertoire classes, reading ensemble classes/orchestra, enrichment classes, exciting optional classes, play-ins, recitals and concerts. Our Mini-Institute provides a taste of the Institute to our younger first-time registrants who would like a half-day schedule. SOSI’s Young Artist Programs for violin, cello, and piano offer instruction in a setting that moves towards traditional music college/university instruction while maintaining roots in Suzuki philosophy and pedagogy. For parents, SOSI provides an opportunity to share ideas and learn new skills in working with their children. Suzuki teachers can develop and enhance their teaching skills during courses with outstanding instructors in violin, viola, cello, bass and piano!
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Scholarships

Daphne Hughes Memorial Bursaries

For Students, Amount: varies, Application due: July 1
Daphne Hughes was a well-loved and respected Suzuki pioneer in Canada. She, along with Gail Lange and Sally Gross, started the Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute (then the Guelph Suzuki Institute) in 1983. Daphne passed away in July of 2023, and in her memory, her family, colleagues and friends, have created a bursary for both students and teachers who would not otherwise be able to attend SOSI. The amount of each bursary will vary depending on need and available funds. Application deadline is July 1. See more information at the SOSI website: www.mysosi.ca

SAA Teacher Training scholarships

For Teachers, Amount: varies, Application due: February 5
SAA Teacher Development scholarships provide tuition assistance for pedagogy study at approved Summer Institutes, Latin American Festivals, workshops, or through other SAA-approved Teacher Development programs. Decisions are based primarily on merit, with consideration also given to expressed need. Awards are limited to the study of Suzuki book units and the SAA Practicum and paid directly to the Institute, university or sponsoring agency after SAA receives verification of the applicant’s acceptance into the course/program. Applications must be submitted/postmarked by February 5, 2024, midnight MST. See the SAA website for complete details: https://suzukiassociation.org/teachers/training/scholarship

Suzuki Association of Ontario Training scholarships

For Teachers, Amount: varies, Application due: May 31
Suzuki Association of Ontario Teacher Training ScholarshipsEdit For Teachers, Amount: $400/200/150, Application due: May 31 The SAO offers Teacher Training Scholarships for teacher development with the following prerequisites: *Applicant must be a member of the SAO and SAA. *To apply, complete the Scholarship Application Form (download from https://suzukiontario.org/membership/scholarships-bursaries/)

Taryn Chaykowski Memorial Bursaries

For Students, Amount: varies, Application due: July 1
Taryn Chaykowski was a young Suzuki teacher from Brantford, Ontario, who sadly passed away in March of 2023. She was a strong supporter of everything SOSI, having come many summers as a child, a teacher trainee, and as a teacher with her own students attending. Donations in her memory support both students and teachers to attend SOSI, with the amount of the bursary varying dependent on need, and available funds. Applications are due by July 1. For more information, please check the SOSI website at www.mysosi.ca

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Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Ave W
Waterloo ON N2L 3C5
CANADA

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More Info & Contacts

Website:
mysosi.ca

Tracy Jewell, Administrator

Phone: 519-240-6995
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Elayne Ras, Director; Violin-Viola Director; Piano inquiries

Phone: 519-605-0145
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Genevieve Schirm-Joyce, Cello Director

Phone: 519-572-6155
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