Edmonton Suzuki Piano School recently hosted The River City Suzuki Piano Institute and provided a Volume 6 Experience, complete with teacher training and student programs from July 8 – 12, 2019 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
For the first time, teachers studied Volume 6 in Western Canada. Students participated in daily master classes, group and ensemble classes, as well as a community outreach concert at a local nursing home. The week ended with a celebratory Friday afternoon recital.

Highlights of the 2019 Institute Program:
Volume 6 Teacher Program
- July 8-12, 2019
- 15 hours instruction
- 8 hours individual lesson observation
- 4 hours group class observation
Volume 6 Student Program:
- July 9-12, 2019
- Daily individual lesson with Suzuki repertoire
- Daily group piano class
- Daily ensemble class
Solo recital performances - Group/ensemble performances
Volume 2 & 3 Student Program:
- July 9-12, 2019
- Daily individual lesson with Suzuki repertoire
- Daily ensemble class
- Solo recital performances
- Group/ensemble performances

Daily Schedule:
Monday (8:45 AM to 4 PM):
Volume 6 Teacher training with Gail Lange
Tuesday – Friday Morning (8:45 AM – 12 PM):
Volume 6 Student master class, group class and ensemble class
Tuesday – Thursday Afternoon (1 PM – 4PM):
Volume 6 Teacher training with Gail Lange
Volume 2/3 Student master class and ensemble class with Brad Heintzman
Friday Afternoon:
Recitals and Closing Ceremony

Registration Fees:
Volume 6 Teacher Program
- $425 Early-Bird (before May 1, 2019)
- $495 after May 1, 2019
Volume 6 Student Program
- $200 ESPS Members
- $275 Non-ESPS Members
Volume 2/3 Student Program
- $150 ESPS Members
- $200 Non-ESPS Members
Registration for the 2019 River City Suzuki Piano Institute is now closed.
Teacher Program
Student Program
Terms and Conditions:
Teacher Training Pre-Requisites:
Before registering, please ensure your eligibility for enrolment. Visit the SAA website for Teacher Training Pre-Requisites.
Required Course Preparation:
Teacher training participants are asked to prepare the repertoire in Volume 6 to be ready for performance. Participants will be performing Suzuki repertoire in class.
Teacher Attendance:
100% attendance is required for registering the course completion with the SAA.
Refund Policy:
Enrolment at the RCSPI is on a first come, first served basis and is assured only by registration and prompt payment of fees. Due to commitments to faculty, only tuition refund requests made before May 1 can be considered. An administration fee of $75 will be deducted from any refund. After May 1, no fees can be refunded even if you are not able to attend.
Questions? Please contact ESPS
