The Grossman Method Violin and Viola Teacher Retreat

The Grossman Method
Violin and Viola Teacher Retreat
July 1-3, 2020
Eugene, Oregon

Update: The Retreat is now full but we will keep the application window open to allow for an additional 5 participants.. Please to be sure to sign up soon!

COVID-19 Update: At this time, the Retreat is cautiously moving forward. We will alert participants with any changes.

What

This retreat will share teaching approaches for the beginning to advanced player. Learn The Grossman Method® techniques for healthy and aligned playing for the advanced student. And Mimi Zweig's pedagogy
"Creating a Healthy Foundation" for teaching your beginning violin and viola students will be taught by Stacia Spencer.

Injury prevention, performance anxiety, and proper set up will be the focus for all students and their teachers.

Certification upon completion.

Who

Stacia Spencer

Stacia Spencer is the Senior Lecturer in String Pedagogy at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, String Coordinator of the Northwestern Music Academy and Director of the Northwestern Virtuosi Strings. She is also a former Indiana University faculty and assistant of Mimi Zweig and has worked closely with her for many years.

Ms. Spencer created “Teaching the Violin: Creating a Healthy Foundation”, the first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) dedicated to teaching the beginning stages of violin playing which include the pedagogy of Mimi Zweig, Paul Rolland and Shinichi Suzuki. Stacia has worked with Hal Grossman at the National High School Institute of Music as well as given lectures and master classes for his students. The pedagogy techniques that she uses are a complement to the Grossman Method.

Hal Grossman

Violinist Hal Grossman has been hailed by critics for his "tremendous virtuosic technique" and "outstanding artistic sense." Currently Professor of Violin at University of Oregon, Mr. Grossman was formerly Professor of Violin at Interlochen Arts Academy and Miami University. Mr. Grossman has also held concertmaster positions with the Estranach Festival Orchestra in Luxembourg, Illinois Philharmonic, and the Lansing and Saginaw symphonies.

Violinist Hal Grossman brings his years of teaching experience to your students. As a Yoga Ed Certified Instructor, Hal combines his professional career as a violinist with a deep understanding of the body and how it should function during performance.

Lydia Van Dreel

When not practicing yoga, Lydia is a musician and music educator. Lydia enjoys working with people of all ages, all body types, all abilities, and all genders, helping them uncover their own meaningful yoga practice. In particular, Lydia is interested in helping people overcoming injuries, and helping people who have lived sedentary lifestyles gain comfort and freedom in their bodies through yoga practice.

Oregon Bach Festival

Participants of the retreat will have the opportunity to attend concerts in the evening featuring world-renowned musicians at the annual celebration of Bach at the University of Oregon. Click here for more information.

Where

On the beautiful campus of the
University of Oregon in Collier House

Sample Schedule

8:30-9 Group Yoga Class
9-12 Stacia Spencer: Creating a Healthy Foundation for Young Players
1-4 The Grossman Method® Course
4-5 Teaching practicum/masterclass

What You Will Learn

incorporate The Grossman Method® somatics (body awareness) into your own playing and performance
how to properly set up your beginning student using the principles of Suzuki, Rolland, and Mimi Zweig
teach alignment and breathing principles to your students via our teaching practicums
injury prevention is at the core of the Retreat

Registration

Open til April 12, 2020
*Non-refundable fee of $100

Register Here

Tuition

Pay Tuition Here: $400

Due June 1
*Registration fee not included in tuition fee*

*Includes The Grossman Method® booklet
*Public school teachers: this is a great way to earn
professional development credit!

Housing Options

On the beautiful and convenient campus of the University of Oregon, the dormitories are available for participants to stay the nights of June 30, July 1, 2, and 3. Linen and towel service included. Click the links below to reserve your room!

Single Occupancy Room: $56/night

Double Occupancy Room: $21/night

Food Options

All participants will be responsible to provide for themselves, which can be conveniently accessed at the EMU on campus where many food options are available. Within walking distance is Cafe Roma, and many other shops on "Duck Street" which offer more variety of food options.

Northwestern Virtuosi Strings

Members of the Northwestern Virtuosi Strings will be participating as student models in the teaching practicum portion of the retreat.