Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question, please feel free to email and ask!
“Why is the NC Suzuki Institute so expensive?”
Then NC Suzuki Institute offers an intensive educational program for its participants. Our faculty are highly trained, and have decades of experience not only as teachers, but also as professional performers. For each student in attendance, our director, Laura Eis, carefully creates a unique schedule, taking into account their playing ability, musical experiences, age, distance traveled, and sibling schedules, in addition to other factors. All participants receive extensive individual attention from our faculty, and have access to numerous concert performance and attendance opportunities.
“Are there scholarships available?”
Yes! Members of the NC Suzuki Association and their students may apply for an NCSA scholarship by visiting here. Not yet a member of the NCSA? Submit a membership form here today! We’d love to have you join our Association :)
“Any ideas or suggestions for fundraising?”
Previous NCSI students have received scholarships from their local Suzuki associations, schools, churches, and businesses. Others have raised funds by committing to sponsored practice marathons, organizing recitals with suggested donations, setting up lemonade/serenade stands, or busking for tips at local establishments.
“Do you offer sibling discounts?”
No, we do not offer sibling discounts. At the NC Suzuki Institute, including a sibling is more than just adding another child to a group. Our director, Laura Eis, carefully creates a unique schedule for each student registered, taking into account their playing ability, musical experiences, age, distance traveled, and sibling schedules, in addition to other factors. Each participant also receives individual attention from our highly trained faculty to maximize their educational experience.
“Why is a designated adult required?”
The Suzuki answer: Parents are the most important and influential people in a child's life. The parent is the child's first teacher, and the Suzuki approach capitalizes on that principle by including parents in lessons and having them act at the "home teacher" during practice time. Not only does this provide guidance in the child's musical education, but promotes a closer relationship between the child and parent through a shared creative activity. At the NC Suzuki Institute, we endeavor to support this cooperative arrangement by having a designated adult accompany students during their attendance.
The legal answer: For liability reasons, East Carolina University requires a specific ratio of adults to supervise children according to the children's age. Many of our participants are young and by providing their own designated adult, we are able to keep costs down by not having to hire staff solely for supervisory purposes.
“What does a sample schedule look like?”
9:00 am - Master Class
10:00 am - Technique Class
11:00 am - Fiddling
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Repertoire Class
2:00 pm - Chamber Music
3:00 pm - Orchestra
4:00 pm - Recital
*Your personal schedule might look different/ include break times if you have not signed up for optional elective classes. Class descriptions may be found here.
“Can we stay and/or eat on campus?”
If you are interested in on-campus housing and/or meals, please contact Laura Eis.
“Are there places to grab lunch quickly?”
There’s a local deli (Pirate’s Deli) within walking distance of the School of Music. Arby’s, McDonald’s and Taco Bell are just down the street also. They’re a little too far to walk though (especially in July!).
“What else can we check out near Greenville that week?”
Sawyer’s Fun Park, Bowlero East Carolina, Aquaventure, Captain Jack’s Mini Golf, and much more!
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