We are thrilled you will be joining us at the 2024 Greater Austin Suzuki Institute!

Attendee Information for 2024 will be updated after May 1 to include:

Student Schedules
GASA Music and Part Assignments
Music Files (Orchestra & Young Artist Students)
Below, you will find pertinent information regarding scheduling, and logistics of attendance. Please read this information thoroughly, print appropriate materials, and complete all necessary forms as needed.

Location 

We will be located on the beautiful campus of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Upper School located at 5901 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, TX 78735. There is ample, free parking located on campus and the facilities are outstanding. We are grateful to partner with St. Andrews and are confident that you will enjoy your time on campus.

Parental/Guardian Supervision and Attendance

A parent, or other designated responsible adult must remain with each student throughout each day of the institute. This is not a ‘drop-off’ camp. Only Young Artist Program Students (who are ages 12 and up) may be on campus independently. Families who need to work are encouraged to pair up and work remotely if possible utilizing our public spaces and wifi.

Meal Plans

There will be no meal plans for purchase during the week of Institute. Please contact Connor  ([email protected]) if you have questions regarding your meal plan designations. We will not allow purchases of meal plans after Thursday July 11th.

Institute Reminders and Preparation

Class Assignments 

You will receive an individual schedule printout on the first day of class. We have done our best to anticipate conflicts and provide each student with a schedule which will work for their age and level. Please let us know if you see any issues with the schedule ahead of time. Remember that students are often grouped with students of different ages and levels.
If you are curious to know ahead of time, here is the link to view your child(ren)’s class assignments.
Student Schedules (check back after week of May 1 for link)

GASA 2024 Music

This document contains the lists of all of the repertoire that students will need for the Greater Austin Suzuki Institute 2023 including the Group Review List for All Institute Students. All students should be practicing their repertoire for the best possible musical experience at Institute.

GASA Music and Part Assignments 2024 (check back after week of May 1 for link)

Young Artists and Emerging Musician Students who will participate in chamber music and/or orchestra, part assignments and music are available here. Please print and prepare music prior to arrival at camp. If you need extra assistance in finding music files, please let us know and we will send you an individual email with your music assignments.
The standard for preparation has always been very high at our Institute, so please come with your parts thoroughly rehearsed and ready to be put together with the group. If your child is unable to prepare this music, let us know and we will find alternate group assignments for your child to be successful.

Music Files (Orchestra & Young Artist Students)

Student Recitals 

Student recitals and audition information
Greater Austin Suzuki Institute 2024 Recital Program and rehearsal times (check back by June 1 for more information)

Registration and Packet Pick-Up 

Registration and packet pick-up will be as follows:

Young Artist Program Students

Saturday, July 27nd, 2024 at Dell Fine Arts Center
Registration begins at 8:30-9:00am
Classes will begin at 9:00am.

Student Institute (Early Childhood, Preparatory, Foundational, Emerging Musicians Programs)

Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 at Dell Fine Arts Center
Registration begins at 8:30-9:00am
Opening Meeting and Performance at 9:00-10:00am
Opening Play-In Classes at 10:00am

What to Bring 

Institute students and parents should bring their notebooks to take notes, their Suzuki music, and all instrument materials (e.g. bassists and cellists should bring footstools, special chairs, rock stop, etc.) All students may need extra appropriate supplies, such as strings, rubber bands, rosin, etc.
Orchestra Students should have their printed music in a black binder and bring their own music stand and a pencil.
Young Artists will need all repertoire, orchestra music, and chamber music, organized in a binder in addition to a folding music stand and a pencil.

Camp & Concert Attire

Daily camp attire should be casual and comfortable.
Concert Attire:
-Students participating in Solo Recitals and Chamber Music Performances should dress for a special occasion. 
-Young Artist students should bring concert black attire for Performance Class performances and Chamber Performances on Friday, August 2.
-The concert attire for all performances on Saturday, August 3 will be the Institute T-shirt.

Hotel Accommodations

If you are in need of hotel accommodations while in Austin, the Residence Inn Austin Southwest (by Marriott) is located 5 minutes from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Upper School Campus. We are still working on setting up a group reservation rate with them. Please stay posted for a link here.

Performances and Events Schedule

Tuesday, July 30
9:15-10:00am – Opening Ceremony at Dell Auditorium
12:45-1:45pm – Faculty Recital at Dell Auditorium

Wednesday, July 31
12:45-1:45pm – Student Recital at St. Andrew’s Chapel

Thursday, Aug 1
12:45-1:45pm – Student Recital at St. Andrew’s Chapel

Friday, Aug 2
12:45-1:45pm – Young Artist Performing Groups at Dell Auditorium
3:00-4:00pm – Young Artist Chamber Performance I at St. Andrew’s Chapel
4:00-5:00pm – Young Artist Chamber Performance II at St. Andrew’s Chapel

Saturday, Aug 3
11:00-12:00pm – Institute Festival Concert (Play-In) – All Student Repertoire Groups Perform at Dell Auditorium
1:30-2:30 pm – Rock and Institute Orchestra Performances at Dell Auditorium

Please feel free to contact us if we can answer any questions for you or help you to prepare in any way. We look forward to welcoming you, in person!