PREP Program
Our PREP Program is meant for intermediate students who have completed the early Suzuki books and are on their way to becoming Young Artists.
Violin Books 4+
Viola & Cello Books 3+
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Our PREP Program is meant for intermediate students who have completed the early Suzuki books and are on their way to becoming Young Artists. Most students will participate in chamber music ensembles. Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult the entire time.
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PREP Program Curriculum:
Check our Price List for current tuition fees. Each student will have four classes per day, which include:
Masterclass: A semi-private lesson where the student has one on one instruction from a teacher while other students observe. This class is limited to four students of the same instrument and level. Students must choose one polished, memorized piece from the Suzuki repertoire with the help of your home teacher.
Repertoire Class: A single instrument group class where students go through Suzuki pieces together. The focus is on learning how to play pieces together as an ensemble. Please visit our Repertoire List for this year’s selection of required pieces.
Chamber Music: Automatically assigned to students 10 years and older. Students under the age of 10 are not guaranteed a Chamber Music Group and may be assigned two electives instead.
One Elective Course: Students will rank their preferred elective on the registration form when they register.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in the following:
Monday Play-in
Performance in Finale Concert on Friday
A scheduled hour for practice outdoors.
Attendance at various concerts and recitals, such as the Faculty Recital, Guest Artist Recital, Honors Recital, Informal Recitals, and Fun Night.
PREP Elective Courses
All PREP students will be placed in two electives. Students 10 years and older will automatically be assigned to a Chamber Music Group (such as a trio or quartet) and one elective of their choice.
Students under the age of 10 are not guaranteed a Chamber Music Group assignment unless there are enough students of the same age and level. If your child is under the age of 10 and you wish you be assigned Chamber Music Group we highly recommend making a note in your registration. If there are not enough students your child’s age we will assign them another elective instead of chamber music.
Chamber Music Group Details
All students eligible for chamber music must submit a placement video by April 15th.
All students will receive sheet music for their group by May 15th.
Each child’s part is critical. Chamber part assignment are final decisions and cannot be changed.
Violinists who would like to play the viola in their chamber groups, e-mail your request to the director.
Electives PREP students may choose at registration:
PREP Orchestra with Bruce Walker - String players late Book 1 and up. Must be able to read music. Students must be at least 8 years old to be placed in orchestra.
Dalcroze with Jeremy Dittus (music movement class) - any instrument, ages 4 and up.
Fiddling with Natalie Brejcha- String players late Book 1 and up, ages 6 and up.
Art Class with Natalie Brejcha - Ages 4 and up.
PREP Sample Schedule
Monday through Thursday Schedule
On Monday there is a 9AM Welcome Ceremony followed by instrument specific play-ins at 10AM. Student’s first class period may meet at 11AM. Each class meets 4 times over the week. The cafeteria is open for one hour at each meal time and meals must be purchased ahead of time through registration.
8:00AM Breakfast
9:00AM Class Period 1: Orchestra
10:00AM Class Period 2: Masterclass
11:00AM Class Period 3: Free Time/Practice
12:00AM Lunch Break
1:30PM Daily Concert Hour
2:30PM Class Period 4: Chamber Music Coaching
3:30PM Class Period 5: Repertoire Class
4:30PM Parent Talks/Alternate activities for the students
5:30PM Dinner
Friday Schedule
9:00AM Class Period 1: Orchestra
10:00AM Class Period 2: Masterclass
All student classes end after Class Period 2.
11:00AM Orchestra Concert
12:00PM Lunch Break
1:30PM Chamber Ensemble Concerts
4:00PM Strings Finale Concert (Repertoire Class Play Down)
All student concerts end by 5:00pm PDT
Schedule is subject to change.
PREP Frequently asked questions
My child is 9 years old - can they take chamber music? String students that are 10 years and older are automatically assigned a chamber music group. For students under 10 we recommend listing Chamber Music as your first enrichment course choice. We group students of similar ages, so if there are age and level appropriate students a chamber group may be assigned to your child. If not, we will defer to your 2nd and 3rd choices for enrichment.
What’s the age range to attend LASI?
LASI is designed for children ages 4-18
Can my child attend without an adult?
Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Students 13 years and older may attend without a parent/guardian but must be boarding in the Teen Dorm to be supervised by the teen dorm monitor.
What should my child prepare for LASI?
Review the entire Suzuki repertoire up to his or her current playing level and should prepare a polished, memorized piece as a solo for their masterclass teacher. It is recommended to pick an old piece that the student knows really well.
Before PREP: Foundational Program
The Foundational Program is designed for students who have graduated the Twinkle Variations through the first Suzuki volumes.
Violin Books 1-3
Viola & Cello Books 1-2
Next Program: Young Artists
The Young Artists program is designed for the advancing teenage musician who would like an intensive experience with a combination of solo performance, chamber experience and musical enrichment.
Violin Book 6+
Viola & Cello Book 4+
Must be matriculating into 8th grade and at least 13 years old by September 1st.