Welcome

Benefits of an Oakville Suzuki Association membership include

Access to a network of Suzuki trained and accredited teachers who are encouraged and supported in regularly updating their skills
Peer support and communication to help you enhance your child’s musical education
A variety of publicly enjoyed and welcomed performance opportunities
OSA events such as the Welcome concert, Halloween concert, Christmas concert, and Chamber Music Festival
OSA arranged Group classes in violin, Kodaly, and RCM Theory
Oakville Suzuki Chamber Music Club Ensembles
Graduation recitals and community outreach
Workshops and conferences
Instrument exchange program
OSA resource library and subscription to Oxford Music Online which includes the Online Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians. This definitive music resource is an exciting addition to the OSA library, assisting with RCM exams and school projects. Registered members are invited to request a password!

Registration Process

Registration for 2010-2011 will open on-line any day. We apologize for the delay as we complete this project. We will no longer be using paper forms.

Welcome to the Oakville Suzuki Association - for new families in any instrument
September 11, 2010 (1:00-2:00pm) & September 15, 2010 (7:00-8:00pm)
John Knox Christian School (2232 Sheridan Garden Drive at Ford Drive)

Oakville Suzuki Membership benefits, special events, etc.
Outline of Suzuki Method
Why group classes are an important part of music instruction
The importance of listening and reviewing

Group Class Information (updated for 2010-2011)
Kodaly Information
Theory Information

Private Lessons
Contact our Administrator at (905) 338-7128 or by email . She will provide you with the names and biographies of our extensive and exclusive list of teachers that you may contact and interview to determine the best fit for you and your child.

Once you have determined that you would like to take lessons with one of our Suzuki teachers, you will need to register with the OSA before lessons can formally begin.

Create an account on our new on line system to complete your registration.

Once you are registered with the association, you may commence lessons with your teacher.

PROGRAM FEES (2010-2011)

Late Registration
Students registering in January may be eligible for discounted membership fee and pro-rated Group Class and Rental Accommodation fees. However, teacher availability will be limited. Contact our Registrar for more information

Refunds
In the event that you register but cannot continue your participation with the OSA, a refund of your Membership fee minus a $20 administration charge will be considered up to October 31. After this date, registration refunds will not be offered.

Rental Accommodation Fees may be eligible for a pro-rated refund until October 31 providing your time slot can be filled by another student.

Fees for OSA arranged group classes will be pro-rated to the date of your withdrawal up to and including December 15.

Private lesson fee refunds must be negotiated with the teacher.

Here's How To Register Once the On-Line System Is Ready

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Create an account (if you have not already done so) for your family and Participant Profile for your child(ren)
Select - Enroll in Programs Now for each participant

Annual Membership (renewals and new memberships)

Information on your private teacher(s) and instrument(s)
Volunteer opportunities
Rental Accommodation

Group Classes

Violin, Kodaly, and/or Theory classes
Oakville Chamber Music Club
Group classes in cello, flute, guitar, and piano are coordinated by the teacher; contact him or her for details

Workshops & Special Events

Events will be posted throughout the year and promoted to members

Graduation Recitals

Event details will be posted later in September

4. Enroll each participant in applicable programs and add to Shopping Cart then pay for your family in one easy step using credit card or cheque. The $2 convenience fee subsidizes the cost of this process.