Pathways: High School Internship Program
The Pathways program at the Hyde Park Suzuki Institute bridges the gap between the acquisition of musical proficiency on an instrument and the practical application of that skill in real-world academic, performance, and other professional environments. Interested students may seek to become music educators, pursue an undergraduate music performance degree, or may simply wish to highlight their musical achievements to enhance a college application. In any case, Pathways students develop practical skills while being exposed to a variety of careers and educational options within the music industry.
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Students admitted to the program will be matched with faculty and professional musician mentors. Through observations and apprenticeships, students gain first-hand knowledge of the fundamentals of their career paths of interest. They have the opportunity to participate in workshops or internships with local music and business professionals, thus acquiring a better sense of the variety of career and educational options available to those with an interest in pursuing music at the professional level.
Students who are 17 and 18 years old will be guided through the process of applying for membership in the Suzuki Association of Americas, and through the subsequent process of gaining Suzuki Book 1 certification. Our community partners include the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Sinfonietta Orchestra, Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Suzuki Association of the Americas, Tai Murray, Hans Jensen, Reginald Robinson, and 5090 Music Group. |
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in high school. Students must be proficient on violin, viola, cello, upright bass, guitar, and/or piano.
Students must be available twice per week (two weekday afternoons, or one weekday afternoon and Saturday morning) throughout the academic year.
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IMPORTANT DATES:
April 16: Application deadline. Applications must be sent to lucindaali@hydeparksuzuki.org or delivered in person to our office.
May 4: Applicants are notified if they will be invited for an interview/audition.
June 1: Applicants are notified if accepted into the program.
August 15: Orientation
September 15: Program begins.
Students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in high school. Students must be proficient on violin, viola, cello, upright bass, guitar, and/or piano.
Students must be available twice per week (two weekday afternoons, or one weekday afternoon and Saturday morning) throughout the academic year.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 16: Application deadline. Applications must be sent to lucindaali@hydeparksuzuki.org or delivered in person to our office.
May 4: Applicants are notified if they will be invited for an interview/audition.
June 1: Applicants are notified if accepted into the program.
August 15: Orientation
September 15: Program begins.
