Suzuki Violin School
Choose your assigned volume and the violin part, not the piano accompaniment.
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Books, practice tools, and music opportunities for your lessons.
Books for your lessons
Use the book and edition assigned by Derek. Check with him before replacing a book you already own.
Dont Studies & caprices
Choose the Galamian edition. Confirm with Derek whether you need Op. 35 or Op. 37.
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Carl Flesch Scale System
Choose the violin edition. Check with Derek before replacing a scale book you already own.
Find the bookSheet music
Public-domain scores. Check the edition with Derek before using it for lessons.
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Listening and tools
Music for your lessons
Find a favorite recording of your piece and listen before you play.
Find violin performancesMetronome
Open when you need a steady beat.
Metronome
Open when you need a steady beat.
A question about your music?
Bring the passage to your next lesson so we can work through it together.
Music around Utah
Ask Derek which opportunities fit your current playing. Check each organizer’s website for current dates and requirements.
Youth orchestras
6 programs
Lyceum Youth Orchestras
Youth ensembles for different playing levels. Ask Derek which group fits your experience.
Vivace Youth Orchestras
Youth string ensembles for ages 8–18 in American Fork.
Utah Youth Symphony
Intermediate and advanced youth orchestra programs in Salt Lake City.
Utah Valley Youth Symphony
Orchestra and chamber music in Provo, with student concerto opportunities.
Young Artist Chamber Players
Four youth string ensembles: YACP, Youth String Ensemble, Wasatch Mountain Camerata, and Youth Chamber Orchestra.
Northern Utah Youth Ensembles
A youth symphony for advanced players and a chamber orchestra for developing string players.
Suzuki events
1 program
Suzuki Association of Utah
Regional graduations, group performances, and student events. Check the calendar for your region and talk with Derek about preparation.
Festivals
2 programs
Utah Valley String Festival
Solo and ensemble performances with feedback from judges. Check the organizer’s page for the next festival date.
Federation festivals
Evaluated performances and the Federation Cup program. Ask Derek about the local violin event and entry requirements.
Summer programs
1 program
Intermountain Suzuki String Institute
Summer Suzuki study, performances, and chamber music in Draper. Explore the program that matches your playing level.