Teacher Workshop
SAWS Teacher Development Workshop 2025
Group Class Techniques in Suzuki Pedagogy with Cary Beth Hockett
Friday, October 24, 2025, at First Lutheran Church of Bothell 10207 NE 183rd St, Bothell, WA
Click here to register Open to ALL music teachers (any instrument) and college music majors!
Homestays may be available for out-of-town teachers who are SAWS members. We’ll send a poll to find out who needs housing and who can provide. Also, a $75 travel stipend will be available for SAWS teachers traveling more than 3 hours (each way). Please email us to request a stipend (sawsfest@gmail.com).
Join Carey Beth Hockett for an engaging exploration into effective Group Class Techniques in Suzuki pedagogy. This workshop delves into creating dynamic, inclusive learning environments. Discover strategies for setting clear musical goals, fostering community among students and parents, and adapting activities to suit diverse learning styles. Whether you’re new to group teaching or refining your approach, this session promises valuable insights and practical tools to elevate your teaching practice.
Clinician Bio
Carey Beth Hockett is a cellist, composer, teacher, and Suzuki teacher trainer based in Los Angeles. She joined the faculty of the Colburn School in Los Angeles in 2009. She has been actively involved in Suzuki cello in both America and Europe for over 40 years. She is well known for her creative work with groups of all sizes and has designed a course for teachers called Group Class Techniques. Her compositions include Amusements for String Quartet, a collection of short pieces designed to train basic ensemble-playing skills, and Diversions for Cello Ensemble, a series of pieces that include elements of body percussion and cello drumming along with normal playing. Hockett has served on the boards of both the European Suzuki Association and the Suzuki Association of the Americas and is now on the board of the International Suzuki Association.
Schedule for the Day
- 9:00-9:30 arrival/coffee
- 9:30-11:30 – morning workshop session
- 11:30-11:45 – snack break
- 11:45 – 12:45 – workshop cont.
- 12:45 – 1:30 – Lunch
- 1:30-2:30 – workshop cont.
- 2:30-3:00 – participant sharing/mini exhibition
- 3:00-4:00 – workshop wrap-up
- cleanup/breakdown
- 5:00 – dinner
Tuition
- $110 non SAWS members
- $90 SAWS members
- $50 college student
- A few scholarships or work trades may be available; please inquire.
