named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Program
Program for advanced string students aged 12 and under, with required parent participation; older participants may stay in supervised teen dorms
Preludio Violin Program
Two-week intensive violin program starting June 27, designed for serious young violinists beyond the standard Suzuki repertoire
Sonare Cello Program
New two-week intensive cello program for advanced cellists beyond the Suzuki repertoire, with housing available in teen dorms
Student Institute
Summer music program for beginning to intermediate violin, viola, and cello students, held in two one-week sessions at Ithaca College
Teacher Training Institute
Professional development courses for music educators seeking Suzuki Method certification, registered through the Suzuki Association of the Americas
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Offers immersive summer music programs in violin, viola, and celloHosts intensive summer institutes for students at all levels in violin, viola, and cello, including specialized programs such as the Sonare Cello Program and a dedicated viola track, featuring curriculum beyond standard Suzuki repertoire.
- Provides music education and teacher training using the Suzuki MethodOffers comprehensive music education programs for students and professional development for teachers based on the Suzuki Method, with a focus on violin, viola, and cello instruction.
- Provides supervised on-campus housing for advanced music studentsOperates supervised dormitory accommodations for students aged 13 and over participating in advanced summer programs, including the Advanced Institute, Preludio Violin Program, and Sonare Cello Program.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Provides financial aid to studentsOffers grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities to students, with an average award value of $35,986 per student.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$5K8%
Program service revenue$55K89%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$20K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -13.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NATALIE COOTS | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | $5K |
| SARAH CUMMINGS | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | $5K |
board members · 1
- CARRIE REUNING-HUMMEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Suzuki Association of the Americas Government — Follows educational requirements set by the Suzuki Association of the Americas for program delivery.
- Suzuki Association of the Americas Partner — Partners with the Suzuki Association of the Americas for teacher training course registration and administration.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Immersive Residential Training 28 orgsmethodology: immersive_learningBy offering immersive, residential summer programs, we intensify students' engagement with the Suzuki Method because extended, focused exposure in a supportive community accelerates skill acquisition and fosters deep identification with musical identity and discipline.shared approach: Performance-Integrated Learning →
- Family-Integrated Music Education 8 orgsmethodology: family-involvementBy requiring parents to attend classes with their children, we deepen student engagement and practice consistency because family co-participation reinforces daily routines, strengthens home-based learning, and aligns with the Suzuki philosophy that environment and support are central to musical development.shared approach: Suzuki-Inspired Music Pedagogy →
- Suzuki Method Pedagogy 8 orgsmethodology: suzuki-methodBy using the Suzuki Method's structured pedagogy and teacher training, we develop musical proficiency in students because this approach aligns with proven developmental learning principles and emphasizes repetition, parental involvement, and ear training as foundational to mastery.shared approach: Suzuki-Inspired Music Pedagogy →